ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02467
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable based on clemency.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant's military personnel records were unavailable. All that is
available is a copy of his discharge, indicating he was given an
undesirable discharge on 16 May 1947 under the provision of AR 615-
368, para 1g. He served eight months and seven days of active
military service.
On 3 September 2003, the applicant’s request for his undesirable
discharge be upgrade to honorable was considered and denied by the
Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit B.
On 1 November 2003, the applicant now requests his undesirable
discharge be upgraded to honorable based on clemency, he provides a
personal statement and letters supporting his post-service
activities. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit C.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice regarding an upgrade of the
applicant’s discharge. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of
record, we find no evidence has been presented which would lead us to
believe the discharge was improper or contrary to the directive under
which it was effected. Nevertheless, the Board notes that the
applicant has had to live with the stigma of the undesirable discharge
for over 50 years. He appears to have lived as a law-abiding citizen,
and has made a successful transition to civilian life. Therefore, the
Board majority recommends that he receive a general (under honorable
conditions)
discharge, as a matter of clemency. Applicant’s request for a fully
honorable discharge was considered, however, a review of his overall
record does not support a further upgrade.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of his
discharge on 16 May 1947, he was discharged with service characterized
as general (under honorable conditions).
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-
02467 in Executive Session on 20 January 2004, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Panel Chair
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
By a majority vote, the Board voted to correct the records as
recommended. Mr. Russell voted to deny the application, but does not
wish to submit a Minority Report. The following documentary evidence
was considered:
Exhibit B. Record of Proceedings, dated 3 Oct 03,
with Exhibits.
Exhibit C. Applicant’s Letter, dated 1 Nov 03, with
attachments.
BRENDA L. ROMINE
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-02467
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 at the time of his
discharge on 16 May 1947, he was discharged with service characterized as
general (under honorable conditions).
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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