RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03773
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 JUN 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her deceased father's records be corrected to show he was awarded the
Purple Heart (PH) Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She has the PH Medal, but since her father’s records were burned at
the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St Louis, MO, she is
unable to document his decorations for burial at Arlington National
Cemetery.
In support of her request, the applicant submits a copy of her
father’s Certificate of Death, WD AGO Form 100, Army of the United
States Separation Qualification Record, newspaper clippings and
excerpts from his records.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The former member’s military personnel records were destroyed by fire
at the NPRC in 1973. The available records reflect he was
commissioned a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corp on 9 June 1943
and was released from active duty on 27 August 1945. His Army
Separation Qualification Record reflects he was a B-25 Pilot and flew
58 combat missions. He was shot down on the 58th mission and evaded
capture.
On 11 May 2006, the applicant’s records were administratively
corrected to reflect he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states after a thorough review of
the late father’s available military record no evidence could be
located to verify his entiltment to the PH medal.
The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, 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
19 May 06, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
this office has received no response.
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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
applicant’s complete submission and the available evidence of record,
we are not persuaded that her late father was ever awarded or should
have been awarded the PH Medal. There was no evidence presented which
would lead us to believe that he was medically treated for any wounds
incurred as a direct result of enemy fire. We are not unmindful or
unappreciative of his service to his Nation and should supporting
documentation be secured, we would be willing to reconsider this
application. Otherwise, without persuasive evidence that he was
wounded as a direct result of enemy action, we find no compelling
basis to warrant favorable consideration of this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of a 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-
03773 in Executive Session on 27 June 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Charles E. Bennett, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Mr. Richard K. Hartley, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFAPC/DPPRSP, dated 11 May 06, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 May 06.
CHARLES E. BENNETT
Panel Chair
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