RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01518
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 2 FEBRUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her late brother’s records be corrected to reflect:
a) Credit for the Bismarck Archipelago and China Campaigns and the
entitlement to two Bronze Service Stars for these campaigns.
b) Award of the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM).
[EXAMINER’S NOTE: AFPC/DPPPR has verified the member’s entitlement to the
two additional service stars; therefore, the only issue remaining for the
Board to decide is the AOM.]
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Both campaigns were listed on her deceased brother’s separation document,
but they were not acknowledged by the National Personnel Records Center
(NPRC). Credit for these campaigns would give her brother the one Silver
Service Star and an additional two Bronze Service Stars for the Asiatic-
Pacific Campaign Medal.
Also, he served in Asia until September 1945; he even photographed the
peace signing. He was not sent back to the USA until September 1945. This
entitles him to the Army of Occupation Medal.
In support of her request, applicant provided a copy of her late brother’s
WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable
Discharge, a letter from the NPRC, her brother’s death certificate, and a
copy of her drivers license.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The former servicemember’s military personnel records were destroyed in the
1973 fire at the NPRC.
The following information was extracted from applicant’s submission. His
WD AGO 53-55, reveals he was inducted into the Army of the United States
(Air Corps), on 2 Jul 43, and entered active service on 23 Jul 43 as an
aerial photographer. He was credited with the following battles and
campaigns: Air Offensive Japan, New Guinea, Southern Phillippines
(Liberation), Luzon, Western Pacific, Bismarck Archipelago, and China
Campaign. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon w/2 Bronze
Service Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the
Air Medal with 2 Bronze Clusters. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific from 18
May 44 to 10 Sep 45. He was honorably discharged in the grade of technical
sergeant on 24 Oct 45, for the Convenience of the Government
(Demobilization).
On 9 Aug 06, AFPC/DPPPR verified the former servicemember’s entitlement to
the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver Service Star and two
Bronze Service Stars. The additional service stars will be sent to the
former servicemember’s sister.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial. They are unable to verify the
servicemember’s entitlement to the AOM due to the inclusive time period he
served. The AOM is awarded for military service of 30 or more consecutive
days of duty in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between 3 Sep 45 and 2 Mar 46.
The member departed the Asiatic-Pacific Theater on 10 Sep 45; which makes
him ineligible for the AOM. He only served seven days during the award
inclusive time period.
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 1 Sep 06, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant 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. 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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-
01518 in Executive Session on 24 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Panel Chair
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
01518 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 May 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 9 Aug 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
MICHAEL V. BARBINO
Panel Chair
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