RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02527
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: YES
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He refused the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals in May 1967 after he
felt his Captain was making a joke out of these service awards.
In support of his application, he provides three letters of
appreciation/favorable communication; a copy of his citation for the Air
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM); a copy of his citation for AFCM first oak
leaf cluster (1OLC); and a copy of VA Form 21-22, Appointment as Claimant’s
Representative with a transmittal letter. The applicant’s complete
submission with attachments is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on
7 February 1961 for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted
to the grade of Airman First Class (E-4). He was honorably discharged on 6
February 1965. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of The United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects the applicant was awarded
an Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) for the period 7 February 1961
through 6 February 1964.
On 7 February 1965, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Air Force for a
term of four years. He served an overseas tour in Vietnam from 12
September 1966 through 4 September 1967. The applicant was promoted to
Staff Sergeant on 21 June 1966 with an effective date of 1 June 1966. He
was honorably discharged on 6 February 1969, having served eight years on
active duty. His DD Form 214 for his second term of active duty reflects
the applicant was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) 1OLC for
period 7 February 1964 through 6 February 1967; the Air Force Commendation
Medal (AFCM), 17 January 1967; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
(RVCM).
A DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, was accomplished on 5 November
2002 to correct the applicant’s records for the following awards: AFCM
w/1OLC, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Good Conduct
Medal with 1OLC, Presidential Unit Citation, NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, Air
Force Longevity Service Award with 1OLC, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR reviewed the applicant’s case file and recommends disapproval.
DPPPR stated that the applicant did not provide any documentation to
substantiate his claim. There is no indication in his records that he was
wounded in action as a direct result of enemy action, or that he was
recommended for, or awarded, the Purple Heart Medal or Bronze Star Medal.
He has not provided any information or documentation regarding having been
wounded or injured while stationed in Vietnam, nor has he provided any
medical records showing he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action.
On 20 August 2002, DPPPRA sent a letter to the applicant requesting
supporting documentation for the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal;
however, as of this date, the applicant has not responded.
The DPPPR evaluation with attachments is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15
November 2002 for review and response (Exhibit D). As of this date, this
office has received no response.
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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. After a thorough review of the available
records, we found no evidence that the individual is eligible for the award
of the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medals. The applicant did not provide
any documentary evidence to substantiate his claim. There is no indication
in his records that he was wounded in action as a direct result of enemy
action, or that he was recommended for, or awarded, the Purple Heart Medal
or Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence showing the applicant was
treated unfairly or unjustly, therefore, we 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 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 5 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Roscoe Hinton Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. Thomas J. Topolski Jr., Member
Mr. Steven A. Shaw, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket No. 02-02527:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 May 02, with attachments.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Oct 02.
ROSCOE HINTON JR.
Panel Chair
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