RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02401
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 February 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received injuries to his right knee in 1969 while at DaNang Air Base,
Vietnam, when he was blown off the top of an aircraft shelter from a rocket
or mortar.
Applicant provides no supporting documentation. The applicant’s submission
is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 March 1964, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 21. The applicant was progressively promoted to the rank of staff
sergeant (E-5), effective and with a date of rank of 1 December 1968. He
served in DaNang Air Base, Vietnam from 16 February 1969 to 26 January
1970.
On 31 March 1984, the applicant was honorably relieved from active duty for
voluntary retirement and retired effective 1 April 1984. He served 20
years and 1 day of active duty of which 5 years, 4 months, and 1 day was
foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPRA recommends the applicant’s request be denied. DPPPRA states
the applicant was notified on 1 September 2006 of the criteria for award of
the PH Medal and asked to provide additional information that would
substantiate his claim. The applicant did not respond. DPPPRA states
there is no evidence in the applicant’s military or medical records to
support he was injured as a direct result of enemy action; therefore, they
are unable to verify his entitlement to the PH Medal.
The AFPC/DPPPRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 3 November 2006, 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. After a thorough review of the available
records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for the award
of the Purple Heart Medal. The applicant did not provide any documentary
evidence to substantiate his claim that he was wounded as a direct result
of enemy action, or that he was recommended for, or awarded, the Purple
Heart Medal. The personal sacrifice the applicant endured for his country
is noted and the recommendation to deny the requested relief in no way
diminishes the high regard we have for his service. Nevertheless, in view
of the above, we find no basis to favorably consider 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 this application in Executive
Session on 9 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2006-02401:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Aug 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPRA, dated 24 Oct 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Nov 06.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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