ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01457
INDEX NUMBER: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show that he received five additional Air
Medals (AMs).
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 3 August 2004, the Board considered applicant’s request that he be
awarded five additional AMs. The Board found insufficient evidence of an
error or injustice and denied the application. For an accounting of the
facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the rationale of
the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit
E.
In a letter, dated 30 August 2004, the applicant requests reconsideration
of his request and provides additional documentation, including a statement
from a former crewmember. The applicant’s complete submission, with
attachments, is at Exhibit F.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice warranting award of five
additional AMs. The Board previously denied the applicant’s request based
on the absence of evidence that he completed a total of 40 combat missions
during World War II. In support of his request for reconsideration, the
applicant has provided a statement from a former crewmember attesting to
his completion of 40 combat missions and that he was credited with
destroying an enemy aircraft. We also note that during the contested
period, Twelfth Air Force had an established policy whereby an additional
AM was awarded upon the completion of every five bombardment missions or
the destruction of an enemy aircraft. In view of the statement from the
applicant’s former crewmember, we believe he should be awarded five
additional AMs. Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected to the
extent 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:
a. On 25 September 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Fifth Oak
Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
b. On 28 November 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Sixth Oak
Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
c. On 25 December 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Seventh Oak
Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
d. On 2 January 1944, he was awarded the Air Medal, Eighth Oak
Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
e. On 3 January 1944, he was awarded the Air Medal, Ninth Oak Leaf
Cluster, for extraordinary achievement by destroying an enemy aircraft over
enemy occupied Continental Europe.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2004-01457
in Executive Session on 15 December 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 11 Aug 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Aug 04, w/atchs.
OLGA M. CRERAR
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2004-01457
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 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show:
a. On 25 September 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Fifth
Oak Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
b. On 28 November 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Sixth
Oak Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
c. On 25 December 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal, Seventh
Oak Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
d. On 2 January 1944, he was awarded the Air Medal, Eighth
Oak Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement, while serving as an aerial
gunner on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
e. On 3 January 1944, he was awarded the Air Medal, Ninth Oak
Leaf Cluster, for extraordinary achievement by destroying an enemy aircraft
over enemy occupied Continental Europe.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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