RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01896
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect:
a. The Bronze Star Medal with Valor (BSM w/V).
b. All other awards he might be entitled.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His BSM w/V and other awards were not added to his DD Form 214
upon his separation from the Air Force.
In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of
his DD Form 214 and his BSM citation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 March 1966.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant with a
date of rank of 1 December 1968. On 16 December 1969, he was
honorably discharged after serving 3 years, 9 months and 13 days
of active service.
The applicants Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) covering the
period 15 September 1967 to 14 September 1968 indicates he was
awarded the BSM w/V for his action during a base attack on Tan
Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam.
The applicants DD Form 214 was corrected to reflect he was
entitled to the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Vietnam
Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/4 BSS), and
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states they were unable
to produce a copy of the special order authorizing him the BSM.
A letter was sent to the applicant requesting he provide a copy
of the special order, however, he did not respond.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 9 April 2010 for review and response within 30 days (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 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 error or injustice. While the
applicant could not provide a copy of the order awarding him the
BSM w/V, we are persuaded by the evidence provided by the
applicant that he received the award for his heroic actions in
Vietnam. In view of the above, it is our opinion that any doubt
in this matter should be resolved in his favor and his records
should be corrected as indicated 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 his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, be, and hereby is, amended in Section 24, Decorations,
Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Awarded or Authorized to reflect award of the Bronze Star, with
Valor (BSM w/V).
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-01896 in Executive Session on 30 November 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 May 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 28 Jul 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Aug 10.
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2010-01896
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 his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, be, and hereby is, amended in Section 24, Decorations, Medals,
Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized to reflect
award of the Bronze Star, with Valor (BSM w/V).
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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