RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 2006-01916
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His commanding officer recommended him for the DFC on three different
occasions.
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of a newspaper article
and correspondence from his Congressional representative. Applicant’s
complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant entered active duty on 15 April 1944, was assigned to duty in the
Air Corps, in the grade of first lieutenant. The applicant was assigned to
the 494th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations
as a B-24 Pilot, from 8 February 1945 through 7 November 1945, when he
returned to the Continental United States. He was relieved from active
duty on 20 September 1946 by reason of demobilization, having served
1 year, 8 months and 6 days of total active military service, of which 9
months was foreign service. His discharge document shows he had
participated in the Eastern Mandates; China Offensive, Luzon Southern
Philippines, Air Offensive Japan and Western Pacific campaigns. He was
awarded the Air Medal, American Theater Service Medal, World War II Victory
Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with 6 Six Bronze Stars.
Applicant continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve in an active and
inactive status until his honorable discharge from the Air Force Reserve in
the grade of major effective 21 October 1970.
On 29 August 2006, after a review of his available military personnel
record, the Recognition Programs Branch, determined the applicant was
entitled to the following awards: Army of Occupation (AOM), Philippine
Republic Presidential Unit Citation (PRPUC) and the Philippine Liberation
Medal (PLM). On this same date, the applicant was advised that his
military records were thoroughly reviewed and no official documentation,
such as a citation, special order, or a recommendation for award of the DFC
was found.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. AFPC/DPPPR states they
were unable to locate any official documentation, such as a citation,
special order, or that a recommendation for award of the DFC was submitted
into official channels. The AFPC/DPPPR complete evaluation, with
attachments is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Fore evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1
September 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
available records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for
award of the DFC. While we note the applicant’s contention that his
commanding officer recommended him for the DFC on three occasions, neither
the applicant nor his records provide evidence he was recommended for the
DFC. However, should the applicant obtain supporting documentation from
his commanding officer, we would be willing to reconsider this application.
Otherwise, without persuasive evidence he was recommended for the DFC, we
find no basis to warrant favorable consideration of this application. We
wish to acknowledge the applicant’s contributions and personal sacrifice in
behalf of our country and our decision in no way lessens the value of his
military contributions.
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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-2006-01916
in Executive Session on 3 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, Member
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
01916 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 May 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 6 Jul 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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