RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01667
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 23 NOVEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His deceased father’s records be corrected to show he was entitled to award
of the Korean Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and promoted
to the grade of sergeant.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When his father was released in August 1949 after one year of service in
the Air Force, his rank was corporal. He was called back to active duty in
September 1950 for the Korean War as an airman first class in the Air
Force. He served two years until he was separated in September 1952. His
records should reflect he received the Korean Service Medal and since his
records were spotless, he should be eligible for the Air Force Good Conduct
Medal.
In support of his application, the applicant submits a personal letter, a
copy of the former member’s certificate of death and DD Form 214.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The former service member enlisted in the regular Air Force on 5 August
1948 in the grade of private. He separated from the Air Force on 2 August
1949, under the provisions of AR 615-362 (hardship) and received an
honorable discharge in the grade of corporal (E-3). Corporal was
redesignated as airman second class.
On 26 October 1949, he voluntarily enlisted in the Reserve Corps for 3
years in the grade of corporal. The applicant returned to active duty on 27
September 1950.
On 25 September 1951, the former member was involved in an automobile
accident which resulted in the amputation of his left arm below the elbow.
On 30 November 1951, a Line of Duty Determination concluded the injury was
incurred in line of duty.
On 11 August 1952, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) found the former
member unfit for further military service and recommended that he be
permanently retired with a 70 percent disability rating. During the PEB,
the former member also acknowledged that he did not serve while on active
duty in a grade higher than that currently held (airman second class).
On 31 August 1952, the former member was permanently retired for physical
disability in the grade of airman second class. He served 3 years, 10
months, and 5 days total service for pay purposes in the grade of airman
second class.
The former service member’s DD Form 214 states he was not authorized nor
awarded any decorations, medals, badges, or commendations.
On 25 June 2005, AFPC/DPPPR indicated to the applicant that the former
member was not authorized the Korea Service Medal because he did not serve
in Korea or any foreign country during his military service.
On 19 July 2005, AFPC/DPPRS corrected the former member’s DD Form 214 to
reflect the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the National Service Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPWB recommended the request be time barred. Should the Board
choose to decide the case, this office recommends the former member
promotion beyond the rank of airman second class be denied as they find
nothing in his record to indicate an error or injustice was made that
prevented his promotion to the next higher grade. They also find no
promotion order indicating he was ever selected for promotion prior to
retirement
AFPC/DPPPWB’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 5 August
2005 for review and response. 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. In this respect, we note that in order
to be awarded the Korean Service Medal, service members must have
participated in operations in Korea during the period of 27 Jun 50 through
27 Jul 54. Evidence has not been presented that supports the contention
that the former member was present in Korea during the time period in
question. Furthermore, we note that during the Physical Evaluation Board
(PEB), the former member was found unfit for further military service.
During the PEB, the former member acknowledged that he did not serve while
on active duty in a grade higher than that he currently held which was
airman second class. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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 Docket Number BC-2005-01667
in Executive Session on 8 November 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 May 2005, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 27 Jul 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 05.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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