RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03521
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED
153-03-8456 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 MAY 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His late father’s WD AGO Form 53-55 - Enlisted Record and Report of
Separation, be corrected to include award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The BSM is not included on his father’s separation documents.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Portions of the servicemember's military personnel records were destroyed
by fire in 1973 at the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) in St.
Louis, Missouri. The available records indicate the following.
On 11 February 1941, the servicemember was inducted and entered active
service into the Army of the United States (Air Corps).
On 23 October 1945, the servicemember was honorably discharged in the grade
of private first class under the provisions of AR 615-365 (Convenience of
the Government/Demobilization). He served 3 years, 3 months, and 28 days
of total active duty service.
The servicemember’s WD AGO Form 53-55 indicates the servicemember received
the following decorations and medals: the American Service Medal, Asiatic-
Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Philippines Liberation
Ribbon with Bronze Star.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial indicating to be awarded the BSM, a member
while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States on
or after 7 December 1941, shall have distinguished himself by heroic or
meritorious achievement or service. They verified the applicant’s
entitlement to the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with four Bronze Service
Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal (also
known as the American Service Medal), Good Conduct Medal, and the
Philippines Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star. The servicemember’s
military record will be updated. The applicant did not furnish any
additional documentation to substantiate his father’s claim for the BSM.
On 16 December 2005, they sent the applicant an electronic mail gram
requesting the special order to confirm authentication of the award of the
BSM. As of the date of this advisory, a response had not been received.
They also provided the applicant with the criteria for award of the BSM.
The evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 13 January 2006, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response 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 an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the servicemember has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. We note there are no documents in the
servicemember’s available military personnel record which reflect he was
awarded or recommended for award of the BSM. AFPC/DPPPR advised the
applicant to provide documentation to substantiate his claim that his late
father is entitled to award of the BSM; however, he did not respond. Also,
the applicant was advised of the decoration recommendation procedures and
the criteria for award of the BSM. We note AFPC/DPPPR has indicated the
servicemember is entitled to the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with four
Bronze Service Stars and the World War II Victory Medal, and these awards
have been added to the servicemember’s record. We believe it should be
pointed out that the servicemember's decorated service and sacrifice for
his country has not gone unnoticed. Notwithstanding this, no evidence has
been presented which has shown to our satisfaction that the servicemember
met the established criteria for award of the BSM. Should the applicant
provide documentation to substantiate his claim, we would be willing to
reconsider his appeal. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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 Docket Number BC-2005-
03521 in Executive Session on 15 February 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 June 05, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Available Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 30 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 06.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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