AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04053
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his award of the
Purple Heart (PH).
2. He be mailed verification of his award of the PH.
_______________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received notification of award of the PH by mail in 1962
subsequent to his separation.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD
Form 214.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 8 November 1956 to 7 November 1960. He served in
Labrador, Canada, from 12 May 1957 to 10 May 1958. On 7 November
1960, he was honorably discharged in the grade of airman third
class (E-2) after serving four years on active duty. His DD Form
214 reflects he served 11 months and 29 days of Foreign Service.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the PH is awarded
for wounds or death as result of an act of any opposing armed
force, as a result of an international terrorist attack, or as a
result of military operations while serving as part of a
peacekeeping force.
DPSIDR indicates that after a thorough review of the applicant’s
military personnel records, they were unable to locate a
certificate or special order verifying he was awarded the PH. In
addition, the applicant provided no certificate, special order,
eyewitness statement, or medical records to support his claim.
Nor, did he provide a detailed statement describing the
circumstances concerning an injury.
DPSIDR indicates the only Foreign Service located in the
applicant’s military service records was to Labrador, Canada.
Without contact with a hostile armed force, the applicant could
not be entitled to the PH.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Many incidents happened between 1956 and 1962. He is not sure
which incident was referenced in the letter he received in 1962
indicating he was awarded the PH for “above and beyond the call of
duty.”
The applicant’s complete rebuttal is at Exhibit E.
_________________________________________________________________
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 an 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 it’s 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.
_________________________________________________________________
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 the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
_________________________________________________________________
2
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04053 in Executive Session on 30 May 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04053:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Jan 12.
Panel Chair
3
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-00176
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states orders initiating BLUE BAT action were TDY orders and as such do not require return orders. The Air Force has no evidence that this order was cancelled, and none that would indicate the applicant did not perform the duty as ordered. We believe the evidence provided is sufficient to support the applicant’s claim...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03016
In accordance with the Army of Occupation of Berlin criteria, members must have completed military service in Berlin, Germany for 30 consecutive days between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990 in order to qualify for the AOM. Furthermore, they are unable to locate official documentation verifying the applicant served in Berlin, Germany for 30 consecutive days during the Army of Occupation of Berlin inclusive period; therefore, they are unable to verify the applicants entitlement to the AOM. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00772
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00772 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Bronze Service Star (AFEM w/1BSS), the Air Force Enlisted Aircrew Badge, and the Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Occupational Badge. The applicant’s military record does...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02307
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02307 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to show that he was awarded: a. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V). After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicants complete submission, we find no evidence which would lead us...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01863
There was no medical documentation provided which would verify the aircraft crash and his resulting injuries were the direct result of enemy action. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicants advocate reiterates the applicant should be entitled to the PH Medal due to the fact the applicant was taking fire during landing. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00025
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 25 Mar 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2011-00025 in Executive Session on 9 Jun 11, under the provisions of AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-03822
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03822 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect the following: 1. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants request for award of the DFC and PH. DPSIDR states the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04211
He received stitches for a head injury. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04838
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04838 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Cuban Conflict Medal. The AFEM is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who after 1 July 1958, participated in U. The complete DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00095
DPSIDR states the applicant does not provide any documentation proving he was awarded the BSM w/1 OLC. DPSIDR notes the Belgian Congo was not considered to be an opposing armed enemy force of the United States. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence the applicants records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH w/1OLC or BSM w/1OLC.