RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01719
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 FEBRUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His rank on his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation
Honorable Discharge be changed to reflect sergeant.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
At the 475th Fighter Group Museum, he is listed as a sergeant not a
corporal. He feels his discharge should be changed to reflect his correct
rank.
In support of his application, applicant submits a copy of his WD AGO Form
53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge, and
the 475th Fighter Group Roster.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 10 March 1942 and was honorably
discharged in the grade of corporal on 21 September 1945. His discharge
certificate and Enlisted Record and Report of Separation reflect rank at
the time of discharge, as well as highest grade held, as corporal. He
served 3 years, 6 months and 12 days total active military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial. The applicant provides a listing from a
website showing his rank as Sergeant; however, this is not an official
document. DPPPWB has petitioned the applicant for additional documentation
with no response.
AFPC/DPPPWB complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25
August 2006 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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence
of record and applicant’s submission, the Board is not persuaded that the
applicant should be promoted to the grade of sergeant. Applicant’s
contentions are noted; 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. It is regrettable that with the
passage of time, the only historical documents available do not indicate
that he was recommended for promotion to the grade of sergeant. We have no
doubt the applicant served honorably and well, and his contributions during
the war are acknowledged by this Board and appreciated by his country.
However, based on the available evidence of record, we find no persuasive
basis upon which to favorably consider this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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-2006-01719
in Executive Session on 17 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-
01719 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Nov 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Available Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 3 Aug 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Aug 06.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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