ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-01698
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
Five Bronze Stars be reinstated on his Vietnam Service Medal.
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Resume of Case:
On 23 Oct 01, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request
for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (Exhibit E). AFPC/DPPPR noted in
their evaluation that the applicant was not entitled to any campaign
credit on his Vietnam Service Medal and corrected the applicant’s
records to so reflect (Exhibit C). They also advised the applicant in
separate correspondence of their findings and recommendations regarding
his requests (Exhibit F). He was advised to provide a copy of orders
assigning or attaching him to a unit in Vietnam, which would make him
eligible for the requested decorations. The applicant did not respond
to AFPC/DPPPR.
In a letter dated 22 Jan 04, the applicant again requests award of the
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and reinstatement of the
five Bronze Stars on his Vietnam Service Medal (Exhibit G).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After reviewing the new evidence submitted by the applicant, the Board
does not find sufficient evidence that the applicant was assigned or
attached to a unit in Vietnam, which would entitle him to the medals he
seeks. It appears that the applicant is confused over the difference
between being assigned or attached to a unit vice being in a temporary
duty (TDY) status. The favorable communications that the applicant
provides as proof of his assignment to a unit in Vietnam clearly show
that the applicant was assigned to a unit at March AFB, California.
Based on this fact, we do not find a basis to recommend awarding the
medals requested.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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 Docket Number 01-01698 in
Executive Session on 26 February 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Patricia D. Vestal, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Member
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 23 Oct 01,
w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPRA, dated 10 Jul 01.
Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 22 Jan 04, w/atchs.
PATRICIA D. VESTAL
Panel Chair
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