RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02718
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH)
Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The military records will show that a rocket attack was launched on Tan Son
Nhut early in the morning. He reported to the hospital at the direction of
his NCOIC. The wound he received happened during the attack. The
depression in the vortex of his skull is the result of the injury.
Headaches and extreme sensitivity to hot and cold surround the wound.
Headaches are taken care of by over-the-counter medications. An award of
the Purple Heart was to be given to him at Upper Heyford RAF Station. In
place of the PH he received the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
In support of his application, he submitted a personal statement (Exhibit
A).
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 Jun 63 for a period
of 4 years. He served two overseas short tours and was progressively
promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He was awarded the Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM) with one bronze service star (BSS), the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal (RVCM), the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and the Air
Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) with one oak leaf cluster (1OCL). The
applicant was discharged from active duty on 16 Jun 71. He was credited
with 8 years active military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Awards and Decorations Section, AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the applicant's
case and recommended denial. DPPPR states that there is no evidence in the
applicant's records nor did the applicant provide any documentation that he
had been injured and treated as a direct result of enemy action (Exhibit
C).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and indicates that the
letter was a total untruth and an incorrect decision. He submitted a
personal statement iterating his original contentions and a copy of page
two and three of a DVA rating decision (Exhibit E).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice. After thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and medical records, we found that there was
insufficient evidence to support his contention that he was wounded during
the rocket attack launched on Tan Son Nhut in 1968. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we agree with the opinion of the Air
Force and find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought
in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application
was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will
only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant
evidence not considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 3 April 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M, Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Timothy Beyland, Member
Ms. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Oct 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 9 Feb 01.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 23 Feb 01.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, dated 22 Feb 01, w/atchs.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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