ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02518
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 MAY 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests award of the
Purple Heart (PH) medal.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant departed for the European Theater of Operations (ETO) on 9
August 1944. While in the ETO he was assigned to the 512th Bomb Squadron
as a bombardier. He was honorably discharged on 27 June 1945 in the grade
of first lieutenant with 4 months and 8 days of continental service and 8
months and 19 days of foreign service. His separation document shows he
participated in the following campaigns: Rome-Arno, Southern France,
Northern Apennines, Germany and Po Valley Central Europe. He was awarded
the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Distinguished Flying
Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
On 11 March 2004, the Board considered and denied a similar appeal by the
applicant. A summary of the evidence considered by the Board and the
rationale for its decision is set forth in the Record of Proceedings at
Exhibit F.
On 23 August 2006, additional documentation was received from the applicant
as supporting documentation in reconsideration of his appeal for award of
the Purple Heart. The complete submission is at Exhibit G.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of the appeal, the Board majority believes that based on the new
information provided, the applicant’s request for award of the PH should be
granted. The Board majority believes the letter provided by the navigator
who recalls the applicant's injury from flak is sufficient evidence that
the applicant should be awarded the PH. In view of the foregoing and in
recognition of his service to the nation, it is the Board’s majority
opinion that the applicant’s records should be corrected to reflect award
of the PH.
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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 on 27 June 1945, he was awarded the
Purple Heart Medal for injuries he received in action against an enemy of
the United States.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 22 August 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Joseph D. Yount, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
By a majority vote, the Board recommended approval of the application. Ms.
Collier voted to deny the applicant’s request and elected not to submit a
minority report. The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 18 Mar 04,
w/Exhibits.
Exhibit G. Supporting documentation, dated 23 August 2006,
w/atchs.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-02518
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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show that, on 27 June 1945,
he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries he received in action
against an enemy of the United States.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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