RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01988
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 2 JANUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart (PH).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While abroad a ship, waiting for boats to take them off, the Harbor
was bombed. He tried to get into the bottom of the ship but the doors
were closed. He laid on top of the Liberty ship and the impact of the
bomb landing near the ship injured his ears. He did not say anything
for fear he would be sent home.
In support of his application, applicant provided a statement,
Honorable Discharge Certificate and a photograph.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The servicemember’s records reflect he served on active duty in Air
Corps (AC) of the Army of the United States (AUS) from 14 January 1942
through 29 October 1945.
The servicemember’s WD AGO 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of
Separation Honorable Discharge reflects he was awarded the Good
Conduct Medal (GCM) American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle
Eastern Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, three Overseas
Bars, one Service Stripe.
Block 34, Wounds Received in Action on the separation report reflects
none.
On 29 August 2006, a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty was issued adding
the World War II Victory Medal to the applicant’s records.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. DPPPR states
after reviewing the applicant’s military record no evidence was found
to indicating the applicant was awarded or entitled the PH.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and provided a
statement attesting to a friend of his receiving the PH for a sprained
ankle and provided a news article stating another gentleman received
the PH for a broken wrist (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 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
servicemember has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.
The documentation provided by the applicant and the military records
do not substantiate he had an injury that met the criteria for award
of the PH; nor has he provided any evidence to substantiate the
request 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 4 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-01988 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Available Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 10 Aug 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
CHRISTOPHER D. CAREY
Panel Chair
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