RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02103
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal and the Combat Readiness
Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The applicant makes no contentions and did not provide any reason to
support his request.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form
214, Honorable Discharge Certificate.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s military personnel records reflect that the applicant
served on active duty from 7 November 1966 through 10 August 1970. He
served in Vietnam from 3 August 1969 to 1 August 1970. His DD Form
214 reflects award of the National Defense Service Medal with (1BSS),
Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 has been corrected to reflect the award of
the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device and Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended the applicant's request be denied. The
applicant was assigned to the ---th Services Squadron at Da Nang in
Vietnam as a cook. Since his unit was not in a ready status for
direct weapons system employment, he is not eligible for award of the
Combat Readiness Medal. He did not provide any information or
documentation to substantiate his claim for award of the Purple Heart
Medal. His Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records contain a
letter to the DVA, stating that he was in a building that may have
been hit by rocket fire, but he was not injured. His military medical
records only show the usual illnesses/complaints for military members
in Vietnam.
The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is attached 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
19 September 2003 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are
not persuaded that he should be awarded the Purple Heart Medal or the
Combat Readiness Medal. His records show that he was not assigned to
any unit that qualified him for award of the Combat Readiness Medal.
In regard to the PH, should the applicant secure documentation in
support of his assertion in the form of statements of possible
witnesses to the events under review; or, evidence from his medical
records or from the Veterans Administration indicating the presence of
wounds or scars, which could have been the result of injuries he
indicates he suffered, the Board would reconsider his request for the
PH. While we are not unmindful or unappreciative of the applicant’s
service to the nation, in the absence of evidence to support that he
was wounded as a result of enemy action, or that he could secure
documentation to support his claim for the award of the Combat
Readiness Medal, we agree with the opinion of the Air Force and find
no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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 no considered with this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-
02103 in Executive Session on 29 October 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Vice Chair
Ms. Cheryl Jacobson, Member
Mr. Albert F. Lowas Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jun 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 15 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 03.
MARILYN THOMAS
Vice Chair
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