RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02393
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 JANUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Republic of
Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC), Korean Service Medal with
one Silver Star and three Bronze Stars, Presidential Unit Citation
(PUC), Army of Occupation Medal–Japan (AOM-J), United Nations Service
Medal (UNSM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Good
Conduct Medal with one Bronze Loop (GCM w/BL).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
These awards do not appear in their entirety on his service records.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD
Form 214s.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 17 February
1948, as a private (Pvt) for a period of three years.
The applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the AOM-J, GCM, KSM,
UNSM and the NDSM.
The applicant’s WD AGO Form 24A, for the period 17 February 1951 to 27
November 1953 reflects the applicant was assigned to the 6004th Air
Intelligence Service Squadron from 5 December 1952 to 30 September
1953.
The applicant was honorably discharged from the AF on 27 November 1953
in the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt). He served 5 years, 9 months
and 11 days of active duty service.
On 23 August 2006, HQ AFPC/DPPPR informed the applicant that his
entitlement to the GCM w/BL and the ROKPUC had been verified.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. HQ
AFPC/DPPPR verified the applicant’s entitlement to the GCM w/BL,
ROKPUC and his records will be corrected administratively to add the
awards. However, they were unable to verify his entitlement to the
PUC and KSM w/1 SSS and 3 BSS. No evidence was found to verify the
applicant’s unit received the PUC during his service period. The
applicant did not provide any documentation to verify his entitlement
to the PUC and the KSM w/1 SSS and 3 BSS.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 1
September 2006, for review and response. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office.
On 21 September 2006, the Board staff forwarded the applicant a
corrected copy of the Air Force evaluation for his review and
response. As of this date, the applicant has not responded (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
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. The
applicant requests he be awarded ROKPUC, KSM 1 SS and 3 BS, PUC, AOM-
J, UNSM, NDSM and the GCM with 1 BL. HQ AFPC/DPPPRA verified the
applicant is entitled to the GCM with 1 BL, ROKPUC, AOM-J, NDSM, KSM
and the UNSM and his record will be updated by the appropriate office.
Therefore, the remaining decorations for consideration by the Board
were the PUC and KSM with 1 BSS and 3 BSS. No documentation was found
to verify the applicant served in nine campaigns in Korea to be
eligible for the KSM with 1 SSS and 3 BSS. Furthermore, no evidence
was found to verify the unit the applicant served in Korea was awarded
the PUC during his period of service. The applicant did not submit
any documentation to substantiate his request for the PUC and KSM with
1SS and 3 BSS. Without official documentation to verify the
applicant’s entitlements to the aforementioned awards his eligibility
cannot be verified. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-02393 in Executive Session on 25 October 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Gary G. Sauner, Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 3 Aug 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 20 Sep 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Sep 06.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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