RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02212
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 Jan 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not aware the medal had been awarded to all veterans who had served
in the Republic of Vietnam.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 18
July 1968. From 6 July 1969 to 10 July 1970, he was assigned to the XXXXX,
Republic of Vietnam (RVN) as a security policeman. He was awarded the Air
Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
and one oak leaf cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze
service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the
National Defense Service Medal, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry is not a recognizable award given by the
Air Force. The applicant is probably requesting the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) medal, which was awarded sparingly during the early
years of the Vietnam War, to the United States Army by the Republic of
Vietnam, and later awarded by the Air Force as a unit citation; however,
there is no indication he is entitled to the RVNGC medal. The RVNGC is the
direct equivalent of the French Croix de Guerre and awarded for acts of
valor or heroic conduct during a conflict with an armed enemy. On 15 July
1969, the applicant received the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
Palm.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12
August 2005, for review and comments 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. 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 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-2005-02212
in Executive Session on 13 September 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Mr. Richard K. Hartley, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 05.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Aug 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Aug 05.
JOHN B. HENNESSEY
Panel Chair
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