RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03019
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be changed to reflect the award of the Purple Heart Medal
(PHM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was injured in the line of duty while delivering classified crypto
forecast data for the next days flying operations over Vietnam. This
critically sensitive data would make or break the pilots flying the
combat mission. The incident in question occurred on the road between
Tan Son Nut and Ben Hoa.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided pertinent copies
of his medical record, a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer
or Discharge and other information.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant served on active duty from 9 July 1962 to 8 July 1966. He
was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E4)
with a date of rank of 1 October 1965. While unable to verify his
eligibility for award of the PHM, it was verified he was entitled to
the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), the National Defense
Service Medal (NDSM), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
(RVNCM). His record is being corrected to reflect the award of the
decorations above. He was honorably discharged after serving for four
years.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states to be awarded the PHM;
there must be documentation (detailed account, eyewitness statements,
and medical documentation) to show the wounds were a direct result of
enemy action. He has provided no such documentation to substantiate
his claim to the PHM. Further, on his DD Form 214, Block 26, Wounds
Received As A Result Of Action With Enemy Forces, he reports “None.”
Therefore, there is no documentation to verify he was wounded as a
direct result of enemy action.
DPPPR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant states he has been trying for over 10 years to obtain all
awards. He contends he has earned the following awards The Vietnam
Technical Service Honor Medal, an Air Service Medal (Honor Grade), the
US Accession Ribbon with one cluster (for finishing two schools), The
Bronze Star, and a Bronze Star with a V, a Presidential Unit Citation,
an AF Outstanding Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Training
Service Medal. He further contends he was discharged from active duty
in the grade of Airman First Class but was honorably discharged as a
sergeant. He has had problems obtaining his in country records due to
his undercover non-military mission being classified at the time.
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit D.
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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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis
for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. He provided no documentation to show he was
wounded as a direct result of enemy action or was ever promoted to the
grade of sergeant. 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-
2006-03019 in Executive Session on 13 February 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 13 Dec 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Dec 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 15 Jan 07.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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