RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01563
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His awarded Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his record.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Bronze Star Medal was awarded to him after discharge;
however, it was never entered into his record.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the
award elements (citation and certificate for BSM) and other
supporting documents.
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 10 May 65,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (Sgt/E-4).
On 4 Nov 68, the applicant was honorably released from active
duty. He was credited with 3 years, 5 months, and 25 days of
active duty service, including 1 year of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that the
official source document is the special order; however, no
official document was provided or could be located in the
applicants personnel record to verify entitlement to the BSM.
Although there is strong evidence to support the applicant was
awarded the BSM, they are unable to locate the official source
document to substantiate the award.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 27 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 error or injustice warranting
corrective action. We note the comments of the Air Force office
of primary responsibility; nonetheless, the applicant provides a
copy of the award elements and based on our own independent
review, we were able to confirm the applicant was, in fact,
awarded the Bronze Star medal. We have attached a copy of the
special order awarding the applicant the BSM. Therefore, in
view of the above, we recommend the applicants record be
corrected to the extent 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:
a. His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued 4 November 1968, Item
24, Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized be amended to reflect
award of the Bronze Star Medal.
b. That Special Order G-3671, issued on
27 November 1968, be accepted for file in his official record.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01563 in Executive Session on 15 November 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 19 May 1911.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 11.
Panel Chair
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