RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00535
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 AUGUST 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Purple Heart
(PH).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was injured as a result of a gunshot wound to his right arm in 1966
while assigned with the 311th Air Commando Squadron, DaNang Air Base,
Republic of Vietnam (DaNang AB RVN).
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 31 October
1963, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
His records reflect he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal
(NDSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM), Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM), and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUC).
On 9 December 1968, the applicant was honorably released from active
duty in the grade of airman first class (A1C). He served four years
of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the applicant’s request for award of the PH
be denied. They state the PH is awarded for wounds received as a
direct result of enemy action and the wounds must have received
treatment by medical personnel.
AFPC/DPPPR further states no official documentation was located in the
applicant’s personnel records to verify he sustained gunshot wounds in
1966. The applicant’s separation physical did not reflect he
sustained any gunshot wounds during his service.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached 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
26 May 2006, for review and response. 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 an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. The
documentation provided by the applicant and his military records do
not substantiate he had an injury that met the criteria for award of
the PH. While we are not unmindful or unappreciative of the
applicant’s service to his Nation, in the absence of evidence
substantiating the servicemember was injured as a direct result of
enemy action, 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.
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The following members of the Board this application in Executive
Session on 14 September 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
Mr. Reginald P. Howard, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-00535 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Available Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 21 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 May 06.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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