RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02235
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to show that he received the Air Force Commendation
Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
A high-ranking official in his fighter plane unit gave him a personal
commendation.
In support of the application, the applicant submits a copy of his
separation document, a newspaper clipping, and a letter from his
congressman. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s complete military records were either lost or destroyed.
The following information is extracted from partially reconstructed
records. The applicant entered active duty on 19 February 1942. He
performed duties as a Radio Operator Mechanic. The applicant served an
overseas tour in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) from 26 December
1942 to 23 September 1945. He was honorably discharged in the grade of
sergeant on 11 October 1945 and was credited with 10 months and 6 days’
continental service and 2 years, 9 months and 17 days’ Foreign Service. He
participated in the Tunisian, Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern
and Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe battles and campaigns.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states there is no evidence in the
applicant’s personnel record that supports he was awarded the AFCM. DPPPR
notes the applicant did not provide additional documentation to
substantiate his claim for the AFCM.
DPPPR verified the applicant’s entitlement to the following awards: Good
Conduct Medal with Army Loops, the World War II (WW II) Lapel Button, the
American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
with One Sliver Battle Star and Three Bronze Battle Stars, and the WW II
Victory Medal. These awards were sent to the applicant on 17 June 2005.
DPPPR’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his response to the advisory opinion, the applicant provided a detailed
account of the events which occurred during his wartime (Exhibit E).
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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. After a thorough review of the available
evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that
his records should be corrected to show he is entitled to the award of the
Air Force Commendation Medal. Other than his own assertions, the applicant
has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his entitlement
to the above-cited award. We are not unmindful or unappreciative of his
service to his Nation. However, in the absence of documentary evidence
that, in our view, successfully refutes the Air Force assessment of his
case, we have no basis on which to favorably consider 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 AFBCMR BC-2005-002235 in
Executive Session on 21 February 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, III, Panel Chair
Ms. Glenda H. Scheiner, Member
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 05 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 4 Aug 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Aug 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated w/atch.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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