RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01134
INDEX CODE: 110.00, 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to include his Air Corps flight duties and the
award of the Enlisted Aircrew Member badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
All the data that applied to his flying service in the Army Air Corps is
missing from his discharge papers. This oversight was not his doing, he
earned the wings. He was told years ago by the U.S. Government that his
records had been destroyed in a warehouse fire.
The Veteran’s Affairs (VA) office just located his records and sent him a
set, now he has proof of his service.
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, copies
of his military discharge documents, and copies of photos of him while in
the service.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the limited records available, the applicant enlisted in the
Army Air Corps on 14 Sep 43. On 5 Oct 43, the applicant entered active
duty and was promoted to the rank of private first class. At the time of
his separation, records reflect he was serving as a radio operator.
On 3 Dec 45, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army
Regulation 615-365, for convenience of the government.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ USAF/A3OT recommends denial of the applicant’s request due to the lack
of adequate documentation indicating the applicant performed the required
aircrew duties. They further stated that after a thorough review of the
applicant’s record no documentation placing him on flight status was
noted. Applicant entered the Army and was injured while performing duties
as a combat infantryman in or over Germany. After his recovery he was
assigned to the 314th Transportation Squadron and performed duties as a
radio operator. He had a flight physical upon his transfer to the Air
Corps but the documents provided did not indicate the assignment of
aircrew duties.
Regulations in force during the period of applicant’s service state the
award of the aircrew member badge became permanent by the publishing of an
aeronautical order once the member met certain requirements.
The complete Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded to the Air Force evaluation. He disagrees with
the conclusion of the “Recommendation” – to deny the award of the Aircrew
Member badge due to lack of adequate documentation. He proudly wore his
Aircrew Member badge during flight service in the Air Force. It is now
blackened with the age of 60 years, but he still honors it. He requested
his file be kept open for imminent upgrading. Documentation showing the
Government recognized him as being on “air flight status” will be sent
shortly.
In the meantime, he would be happy to share his personal experiences such
as: (1) Blowing a tire on takeoff from Brussels, Belgium; (2) Being fired
on by German AA; (3) Returning freed British Prisoners of War to England;
etc., with anyone interested.
Applicant provided a photocopy of his blackened aircrew badge.
His complete response, with attachment, is at 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 thoroughly reviewing the evidence
of record, we are not persuaded the requested relief should be granted.
Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these
assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the
rationale provided by the Air Force. The applicant has not provided any
evidence to verify that he performed aircrew duties. We also note his
service record does not contain an aeronautical order which at the period
of his service, was a requirement for award of the aircrew member badge.
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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-
01134 in Executive Session on 13 July 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
01134 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated Apr 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/A3OT, dated 16 May 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 May 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 6 Jun 06, w/atchs.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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