RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02900
INDEX NUMBER: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 19 Mar 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be updated to show the award of the following awards:
a. Soldiers Medal
b. Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters (AM w/6 OLC).
c. Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster (DFC)
(1OLC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records do not accurately reflect all of the decorations he was
awarded. He was awarded two DFCs during his career, but his record
only shows one.
His record only shows six awards of the Air Medal when he was awarded
seven.
His records do not reflect an award of the Soldiers Medal.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a
certificate of service and a medical statement.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 1 Oct 43 to 31 Oct 45.
According to AFPC/DPPPR, the applicant’s official records verify that
he was awarded the following decorations:
a. On 3 Feb 45, the basic DFC.
b. Six awards of the Air Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request. They do not
find any evidence the applicant was recommended for or awarded the
Soldiers Medal, DFC (1OLC), or the AM (6OLC). The applicant did not
provide any additional documentation to prove he was recommended for
or received these awards.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2
Dec 05 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has
not been received.
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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.
_______________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
02900 in Executive Session on 11 January 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard, Jr., Member
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 22 Nov 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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