ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02117
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable.
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RESUME OF CASE:
The applicant enlisted in the Army Air Corps on 18 September 1946
and was progressively promoted to the grade of Corporal (E-4).
On 10 June 1947, he was tried and found guilty by a special
court-martial for being Absent without Leave (AWOL) from on/or
about 27 December 1949 to on/or about 5 May 1949. He received
punishment consisting of hard labor for three months and
forfeiture of $40 pay per month for six months.
On 3 November 1948, the applicant was tried and found guilty by a
special court-martial for being AWOL from on/or about 9 September
1948 to on/or about 27 September 1948. He received punishment
consisting of reduction in grade to private (E-1), confinement at
hard labor for 30 days, and forfeiture of $50 pay.
On 6 January 1950, he was tried and found guilty by a special
court-martial for being AWOL on/or about 22 December 1949 until
on/or about 26 December 1949. He received punishment consisting
of confinement at hard labor for 12 days and forfeiture of $15
pay.
On 6 March 1950, the applicant was discharged from active duty
with an undesirable characterization of service in the grade of
private (E-1) for habitual violations of Article of War. His WD
AGO Form 53-59 indicates he had 270 days of lost time.
On 17 August 1954 and 29 August 1961, the Air Force Discharge
Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicants
request to upgrade his characterization of discharge to
honorable.
On 30 August 1982, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military
Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicants request to
upgrade his characterization of discharge to honorable.
On 2 June 2010, the applicant submitted a request for
reconsideration. In support of his request, he submits a copy of
his WD AGO Form 53-59, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation
Undesirable Discharge; and, a letter of support from his spouse.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit B.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In earlier findings, the Board determined that there was
insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action. After
thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in
support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not
believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in our
previous decision. 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.
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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 Docket Number BC-
2010-02117 in Executive Session on 23 February 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-02117:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 10 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Panel Chair
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