AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00436
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It is reported that service members who performed satisfactorily
in World War II combat and were cited or awarded a certificate
for exemplary conduct in combat between 7 December 1941 and
2 September 1945, can receive it.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of a BSM
criteria fact sheet, a Purple Heart order, his separation
documents, his Gold Seal Certificate, and squadron information
documentation.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Army Air Corps who served
on active duty from 8 February 1944 to 26 November 1947. After
attending training as an aviation cadet, the applicant served as
a pilot, single engine, and achieved the grade of first
lieutenant (O-2). His separation record indicates he completed
36 combat missions and was a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany for
four and one half months.
The remaining relevant facts extracted from the applicant’s
military service records are contained in the evaluation prepared
by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the BSM is awarded
to a member in any branch of military service who, while serving
in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States on or
after 7 December 1941, distinguished themselves by heroic or
meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation
in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against
an armed enemy.
DPSIDR indicates the applicant provided an unsigned Gold Seal
Certificate presented by the Army “for his devoted and selfless
dedication while serving in the Army Air Corps during World War
II. However, there is no special order provided or located in
his record verifying he was ever awarded the BSM.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 April 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
C). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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 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 that 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.
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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.
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Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-000436 in Executive Session on 21 August 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-00436:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jan 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 5 Apr 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Apr 12.
Panel Chair
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