ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-02390
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be updated to include his Vietnam Service Medal.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
19 November 1964 for a period of 4 years. During the period in
question, he was an airman first class serving as a C-130 aircraft
mechanic in a non-crewmember status.
Applicant was eligible for separation under the Sole Surviving Son
separation program. He was discharged with an Honorable discharge on
29 August 1966. He had 5 years, 6 months and 20 days of total active
service. He had 3 months and 2 days of Foreign Service.
On 13 March 2002, the applicant’s request that his DD Form 214 be
updated to include the Vietnam Service Medal was considered and denied
by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.
On 6 February 2004, the applicant submitted a request for
reconsideration. In support of his request, the applicant provided
copies of correspondence from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit
G.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In his most recent submission, the applicant provided a copy of a VA
rating report which states he served on combat duty in Vietnam during
the period in question. While the VA report does not provide
conclusive evidence that would normally be required in support of this
type of appeal, the majority of the Board is persuaded that it does
provide plausible evidence that supports his contentions. As such,
the evidence provided has led the majority of the Board to believe
that reasonable doubt exists as to the accuracy of his service
records, and it is the majority of the Board’s opinion that any doubt
should be resolved in his favor. Therefore, the majority of the Board
recommends that his records be corrected as indicated below.
____________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the
Vietnam Service Medal for his service in Vietnam in 1966.
_______________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-20002-
02390 in Executive Session on 25 April 2004, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Albert F. Lowas, Jr., Member
Ms. Ann-Cecile McDermott, Member
By a majority vote, the Board recommended granting the application.
Ms. McDermott voted to deny the applicant’s request and elected not to
submit a minority report.
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 29 Apr 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 6 Feb 04, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
AFBCMR BC-2001-02390
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Vietnam
Service Medal for his service in Vietnam in 1966.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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