ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02350
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests award of the
Purple Heart (PH) medal for injuries sustained during action on 8 January
1951 in support of the Korean War.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s combat record reflects that he had 55 night intruder combat
missions, 257 combat hours (B-26), Korea (Jun 50 to Oct 51). He was awarded
the Korean Service Medal (KSM) by General Orders No. 130, dated 29 Mar 51.
The applicant was relieved from active duty on 30 Jun 63, assigned to the
Retired Reserve Section and placed on the USAF Reserve Retired List in the
grade of major on 1 Jul 63. He had completed a total of 20 years, 4 months
and 10 days of active service for retirement.
A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 13 March 2001.
A summary of the evidence considered by the Board and the rationale for its
decision is set forth in the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.
The applicant submitted additional evidence through his Senator for
reconsideration of his application. To support this request, the applicant
provided a personal statement of the accident and additional documents
associated with the issues cited in his contentions. The applicant’s
complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of the appeal, we are persuaded that some doubt has been created as to the
cause of the applicant’s injuries. It is clear that, at the time the
accident occurred, the applicant’s aircraft was in hostile territory. In
view of the applicant’s statement and the additional evidence submitted, we
agree it is possible the aircraft accident that led to the applicant’s
injuries could have been caused by enemy fire. Having no reason to doubt
the applicant’s credibility, we believe he has met the burden of proof and
any doubt should be resolved in his favor. In view of the foregoing,
equity dictates that his request be favorably considered.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for
injuries he received in action against an enemy of the United States in a C-
46 aircraft during a mission over Chungju, Korea, on 8 January 1951.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 00-02350 in
Executive Session on 7 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. William H. Anderson, Member
Mr. Steven A. Shaw, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 28 March 2002,
with exhibits.
Exhibit G. Senator’s Letter, dated 21 March 2002, with
attachments.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
AFBCMR 00-02350
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple
Heart for injuries he received in action against an enemy of the United
States in a C-46 aircraft during a mission over Chungju, Korea, on 8
January 1951.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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