RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01948
COUNSEL: Veterans Service Office
2 HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and the Purple Heart (PH) Medal
for action in World War II and the Korean War.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Applicant submitted no contentions.
In support of his request, applicant submits copies of his Army
Honorable Discharge certificate, Enlisted Record and Report of
Separation Honorable Discharge and a letter from the Douglas County
Veterans Service Office.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant served on active duty during the period 16 November 1942 to
11 August 1945, with a tour in the European Theater from 17 January
1945 to 27 May 1945. He also served on active duty from 23 April 1948
to 5 December 1949 and from 6 December 1949 to 1 July 1954. His first
Report of Separation was missing the Good Conduct Medal, with three
bronze loops, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal,
and these have been added to his DD Form 214. .
On 19 June 1954, the applicant request for a Tender of Unconditional
Resignation was approved in accordance with AR 615-365, Convenience of
the Government with an Honorable Discharge certificate.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial and stated the applicant has not
provided any information or documentation to show his claim that he
was wounded by enemy action during any of his enlistments, and he is
not eligible for the award of the CAR.
AFPC/DPPPR evaluation 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 7
November 2003 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 timely filed.
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 and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. In this respect, the applicant was not
eligible for the award of the Combat Action Ribbon. However, should
he secure supporting documentation from his medical records, from the
Veterans Administration, or an account from an individual who eye
witnessed his injuries, we would be willing to reconsider his
applicant for the Purple Heart. Otherwise, without persuasive
evidence that he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action, we
find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of his
applicant.
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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-
2003-01948 in Executive Session on 31 March 2004, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Leslie E. Abbott, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 31 Oct 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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