RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03259
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is eligible based on his record of service.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available record, the applicant was discharged
effective 13 Dec 45. He was credited with 1 year, 1 month, and
18 days of continental service and 1 year, 9 months, and 13 days
of foreign service. He completed combat missions and
participated in the Air Offensive Europe, Northern France,
Normandy, Central Europe and the Rhineland campaigns.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial, stating, in part, that they were
unable to confirm what unit the applicant served with while in
England or if he served with a unit that was awarded the PUC
while he was assigned.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant provided copies of post-marked envelopes which are
the only evidence of locations and time periods he served during
the war (Exhibit E).
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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 took notice of the applicants complete
submission, in judging the merits of the case. We note the
comments of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility;
nonetheless, in his response to the advisory opinion, the
applicant provided additional documentation to substantiate his
claim. While the documents are not conclusive evidence the
applicant was assigned to the units at the time, we find that
this provides creditable evidence that is consistent with his
statements and his foreign service in WWII. Therefore, in our
view, we believe that any doubt should be resolved in his favor.
In view of the above, we recommend the applicant be awarded the
PUC. Accordingly, we recommend the applicants record 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
WG AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation,
issued 13 December 1945, Item 33, Decorations and Citations be
amended to reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03259 in Executive Session on 22 May 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03259 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 5 Oct 11,
w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Oct11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 11 Nov11, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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