RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03621
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her deceased husbands records be corrected to reflect he was
awarded the Purple Heart Medal (PHM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the Korean War, her husbands supply plane was shot down
behind enemy lines. He and his crew were bayoneted in the legs
and left for dead. Her husband spent months in the hospital
during recovery.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and a copy of the deceased former members death
certificate.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the US Navy Reserve for 1 year, 3 months,
and 26 days prior to enlisting in the Regular Air Force on
2 Jan 51
In accordance with Special Order (SO) 115, dated 16 May 51, the
applicant was removed from training (Electronics Fundamental
Course) after nine weeks of training due to unsatisfactory grades.
He was placed in Casual status awaiting transfer to another
training course.
SO 492, dated 8 Oct 52, reflects the applicant was transferred to
Outside Wire and Antenna Maintenance school.
On 3 Dec 54, the applicant was honorably discharged and was
credited with 5 years, 2 months, and 28 days of net service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating the Directorate of
Assignments was unable to verify the deceased former member
performed any Foreign Service in Korea. Further, DPSIDR notes the
absence of a detailed statement, eyewitness accounts, and lack of
medical evidence.
The PHM is awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who have been
wounded, killed or who have died or may hereafter die of wounds
received in action against an enemy of the U.S. or opposing force
as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed force,
an international terrorist attack or during military operations
while serving as part of a peacekeeping force. A wound for which
the award is made must have required treatment, not merely
examination, by a medical officer. Additionally, treatment of the
wound shall be documented in the Service members medical and/or
health record.
DPSIDRs complete 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 17 Apr 12 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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 issue(s) involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2011-03621 in Executive Session on 12 Jul 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 6 Apr 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Apr 12.
Panel Chair
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