RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02218
INDEX CODE: 108.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished Flying
Cross (DFC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He flew 76 combat missions. As a result, he was entitled to the DFC.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided personal statements
and excerpts from his flight log book.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate that he
enlisted in the Army of the United States (AUS) on 12 Mar 44 in the
grade of private. He served overseas in the China-Burma-India Theater
of Operations from 17 Feb 45 to 27 Mar 46. He was honorably
discharged on 7 Apr 46 in the grade of sergeant. He was awarded the
Air Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and
World War II Victory Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial indicating that after 1944, the DFC and
Air Medal were no longer awarded automatically, based on the number of
combat missions flown, but a written recommendation had to be
submitted into official channels (signed by the recommending official
and endorsed by the next higher official in the chain of command).
Since the applicant’s records were destroyed, and he has not provided
any documentation showing a written recommendation was signed and
submitted, AFPC/DPPPR stated that they were unable to verify his
eligibility for award of the DFC.
A complete copy of the DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 3 Oct
03 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 (OPR) and adopt their rationale as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice. We
believe it should be pointed out that the applicant’s decorated
service and sacrifice for his country has not gone unnoticed.
Notwithstanding this, no evidence has been presented which has shown
to our satisfaction that the applicant met the established criteria
for award of the DFC. In view of the above, and in the absence of
sufficient evidence to the contrary, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2003-02218 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 03, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Cheryl Jacobson, Member
Ms. Patricia D. Vestal, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.
CHARLENE BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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