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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01452
Original file (BC-2011-01452.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01452

								COUNSEL:  NONE

								HEARING DESIRED:  YES

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

1. He be awarded two Presidential Unit Citations (PUC).

2. He be awarded two Citations in the Order of the Day of the 
Belgian Army (CODBAs).

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was a member of the 81st Airdrome Squadron, a subordinate unit 
of the 367th Fighter Group.  It is his understanding that since 
his parent unit was awarded these citations, the subordinate 
groups are entitled to have the citations reflected on their 
discharge paperwork.  Other unit members indicate they have the 
awards reflected on their discharge; they were discharged at 
other mobilization sites.  The pace of demobilization was hectic 
and prone to administrative omissions.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his 
Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge, 
European Theater Operations Charts, the information on the 
history of the 367th Fighter Group, a narrative tribute to the 
376th Fighter Group by Brigadier General Edwin Chickering, and a 
copy of his personal diary from 25 Jun 44 through 20 Aug 45.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant's military personnel records were destroyed by 
fire in 1973.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his service 
cannot be verified.  Data extracted from his reconstructed 
records reflect he served on active duty from 24 June 1942 to 
13 November 1945.  

_______________________________________________________________


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states the 81st Airdrome 
Squadron was awarded the CODBA with the inclusive dates of 
6 June 1944 – 30 September 1944; however, they cannot verify the 
applicant was assigned to the unit at that time.  His Report of 
Separation verifies he was assigned to the unit upon separation, 
but does not reflect the start date of the assignment.  
Additionally, the 81st Airdrome Squadron was not awarded the PUC 
w/1BOLC.  Subordinate units do not automatically share in higher 
unit awards, but must be specified as earning the award in Air 
Force Pamphlet 900-2.  

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.  

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant submitted a copy of a temporary promotion order 
listing him as a temporary promotee to the grade of Corporal.  
The special order, dated 13 June 1943, was accomplished by the 
81st Airdrome Squadron, Chatham Field.  

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit D.

________________________________________________________________

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 error or injustice regarding award 
of the CODBA.  We note the recommendation of denial by the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility was due to the lack of 
documentation verifying the applicant’s inclusive assignment 
period to the 81st Airdrome Squadron.  However, based on his 
submission of his temporary promotion order and a letter of 
commendation, we believe reasonable doubt has been established 
that he is entitled to one award of the CODBA and not two as 
requested.   We elect to resolve any doubt in this matter in 
favor of the applicant.  However, we note the Recognition 
Programs Office has advised they are unable to accomplish the 
certificate for the CODBA as it is governed by Army regulations.  
Therefore, we recommend the applicant contact the Army to obtain 
a certificate for the CODBA.  With regard to the award of the 
PUC w/1BOLC, the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence 
to support this request.  Therefore, we recommend the records be 
corrected to the extent indicated below.  

4.	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 pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was 
awarded the Citation in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army 
on 30 September 1944.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered BCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-01452 in Executive Session on 12 October 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			, Panel Chair
			, Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Sep 10 w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 19 May 11.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 11.
      Exhibit D.  Applicant’s Response, dated 6 Jun 11 w/atchs.




						
					Panel Chair

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