RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03125
INDEX NUMBER: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be amended to reflect his award of the Purple Heart.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He earned the Purple Heart as a result of being injured on 4 Dec 66
while helping to repel an attack by Viet Cong on his assigned Air
Base.
Applicant provides a copy of Special Order (SO) G-1109, dated 6 Dec 66
awarding him the Purple Heart.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The pertinent facts pertaining to this application are contained in
the evaluation prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force
found at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request. On 25 Oct
02, they informed the applicant that SO G-1109, dated 6 Dec 66,
awarding him the Purple Heart had been revoked. The applicant was
provided a copy of SO G-76, dated 13 Jan 67, that revoked his award.
The applicant has not provided any documentation showing that the
award of the Purple Heart was reinstated.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant indicated in his response to the Air Force evaluation
that he is protesting the letter from AFPC/DPPPRA that informed him
that his award of the Purple Heart had been revoked. He claims that
he never received notification that SO G-1109 had been revoked. He
further responds that he was injured due to combat conditions with the
Viet Cong and provides some details regarding his present health
condition.
The applicant’s complete response is at 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. The personal sacrifice the applicant endured
for his country is noted and our decision in no way diminishes the
high regard we have for his service. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-03125
in Executive Session on 4 March 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Panel Chair
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 28 Jan 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jan 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 10 Feb 03, w/atchs.
JOSEPH A. ROJ
Panel Chair
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