ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-04056-2
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
___________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in Vietnam.
________________________________________________________________
RESUME OF CASE:
A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on
20 October 2010. For an accounting of the facts and
circumstances surrounding the applicants request for the award
of the Distinguished Flying Cross; and, the rationale of the
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings
(ROP) at Exhibit D.
On 21 February 2013, the applicant submitted a request for
reconsideration. As new evidence in support of his request, he
submits a personal statement, witness statements, his units
historical data, temporary duty orders, a photograph and
citations from other unit members who received the DFC.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In an earlier finding, the Board determined that there was
insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action. After
thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in
support of the appeal and the evidence of record, we do not find
the additional submitted documentation conclusively shows he is
entitled to the relief he seeks. The personal sacrifice the
applicant endured for our country is noted; however,
insufficient evidence has been presented to warrant award of the
Distinguished Flying Cross. Therefore, in view of the above,
and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis
upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the
applicants request.
The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2009-04056 in Executive Session on 15 October 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit D. Record of Proceedings, dated 20 Oct 10,
with Exhibits A through C.
Exhibit E. Applicants Letter, dated 28 Jan 13, w/atchs.
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