RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00988
ERIC G. WIDEN COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 reflects that he was TDY in Japan with the 508th
Fighter Squadron from February to June 1953.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He wants to be eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW).
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates that he entered active duty on 9
July 1951, was released from active duty on 8 July 1955 in the grade
of airman first class and according to Block 26, he did have 2 months
and 29 days of foreign service. However, there are no documents
available to confirm the location where this Foreign Service occurred.
On 13 April 2004, AFPC/DPAPP1 asked the applicant to provide some
documentation to substantiate his assertion that he had served in
Japan.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP1 recommended denial. The applicant did not furnish any
documents that support a TDY to Japan from February to June 1953.
AFPC/DPAPPI complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 4
June 2004 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice. The applicant clearly had 2
months and 29 days of Foreign Service. The circumstantial evidence
appears to indicate that this time was served in Japan. While the
applicant has not provided conclusive evidence that this Foreign
Service took place in Japan, there is no evidence proving it occurred
anywhere else. At the time of his separation, foreign locations were
typically not indicated on DD Form 214s. The available evidence
appears to weigh more in the applicant’s favor and, as we see no harm
in amending his DD Form 214 to reflect service in Japan, as an
exception to policy, we recommend his records be corrected as
indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his DD Form 214,
issued in conjunction with his honorable release from active duty on 8
July 1955, be annotated to include the comment “Served in Japan” in
Block 38, Remarks, as an exception to policy.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2004-00988
in Executive Session on 27 July 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Cathlynn B. Sparks, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, member
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Mar 04.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 2 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 04.
CATHLYNN B. SPARKS
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2004-00988
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 ERIC G. WIDEN, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that
his DD Form 214, issued in conjunction with his honorable release from
active duty on 8 July 1955 be annotated to include the comment “Served
in Japan” in Block 38, Remarks, as an exception to policy.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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