RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02906
INDEX CODE:
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 Mar 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His rank of private be restored to sergeant.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His reduction in rank was an injustice.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his discharge
documents.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s master personnel record (MPR) appears to have been lost or
destroyed. Based on the available documentation the following facts
are provided.
Applicant was inducted into the Army Air Force on 2 Apr 43 and entered
active duty on 9 Apr 43. He performed duties as an Airplane Mechanic
Gunner. His highest grade held was sergeant.
On 13 Dec 45, while serving in the grade of private, he was discharged
for the convenience of the government (Demobilization). He was
credited with one year, eight months and three days of continental
service and one year and two days of foreign service. His separation
document shows the following: He participated in the Eastern
Mandates, India-Burma, Central Burma, China Offensive, China
Defensive, and Air Offensive Japan battles and campaigns. His
separation document also shows he was entitled to the Victory Medal,
American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 1 Silver
Battle Star, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal, and the
Air Medal. It further states in Item 34, Wounds Received in Action:
“None.”
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an injustice. After reviewing the records and evidence
submitted, the Board believes relief is warranted on the basis of
clemency. Based on the fact that this incident happened over 60 years
ago and the applicant has been a productive member of society, we
believe the applicant’s rank of sergeant should be restored.
Accordingly, it is our opinion that the applicant’s records should be
corrected to the extent recommended below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was promoted to
the grade of sergeant effective and with date of rank of 13 December
1945.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-02906 in Executive Session on 16 November 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
AFBCMR BC-2006-02906
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was promoted
to the grade of sergeant effective and with date of rank of
13 December 1945.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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