RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03040
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 4 APRIL 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished Flying Cross
(DFC), and additional awards of the Air Medal (AM), possibly five or six.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
After his discharge in Sept 1952, he received orders awarding him the 7th
and 8th OLC to his AM and a DFC.
In Korea he served as a flying crew chief on a C-47 aircraft and flew over
300 missions, of which more than 175 were classified as combat missions.
In support of his request, applicant provided his personal statement.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s military records reflect he served on active duty from 8 Dec 48
to 7 Sep 52 in aircraft maintenance and retired from the Air Force Reserve
on 22 Mar 89. He served a total of 36 years and 9 months.
Applicant served in Korea from 27 Jun 50 to 16 Aug 52.
Applicant’s AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, Item 10 (Awards), reflects
the DFC and Air Medal (1OLC). Applicant’s DD Form 214, reflects he was
awarded the Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct
Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation w/ 1 OLC, and the United Nations Service
Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends approval of the DFC and AM (1OLC) based on
documentation found in applicant’s records. They disapproved applicant’s
request for award of any additional oak leaf clusters to the Air Medal.
After a thorough review of the applicant’s military record, they were
unable to find a recommendation for, or special orders, awarding the AM
w/7th and 8th OLCs. The applicant did not provide any documentation to
support his claim for additional OLCs.
DPPPR was able to locate an AF Form 7 and Record Review Rip showing the DFC
and AM (1OLC); however, that office was unable to locate a copy of the DFC
certificate, special order, or a decoration recommendation.
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 3 Nov 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 regarding the applicant’s request for
additional Air Medals. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record,
we find that insufficient evidence has been presented to support award of
additional Air Medals. In the absence of such evidence we agree with the
opinion and recommendation from the Air Force office of primary
responsibility that the applicant did not provide any documentation to
support his claim with regards to additional Air Medals. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting this portion of the applicant’s request.
4. We note the Air Force has indicated there is sufficient evidence in his
records to support award of the Distinguished Flying Cross and will correct
his DD Form 214 to reflect this award.
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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-
03040 in Executive Session on 5 December 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Ms. Glenda H. Scheiner, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
03040 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Oct 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Nov 06.
MICHAEL V. BARBINO
Panel Chair
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