AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00873
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her deceased husband’s records be corrected to reflect he was
awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The decedent’s records were destroyed in a fire at the National
Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. A copy of her husband’s
PH was stolen and needs to be replaced.
In support of this request, the applicant provides a letter from
the National Personnel Records Center and the decedent’s death
certificate.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The decedent is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 20 February 1961 to 23 August 1962 when he was
honorably discharged. His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects N/A in
Block 26, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations
and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized. It also reflects
N/A in Block 27, Wounds Received as a Result of Action with
Enemy Forces. Air Force Form 7, Airman’s Record, Block 10,
Awards, contains no information.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. After a thorough review of the
records, the decedent’s entitlement to the PH could not be
substantiated. The applicant’s request does not contain
evidence to support the award. Additionally, there were no
medical records reflecting the applicant sustained an injury
caused by an enemy and received medical attention.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, 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 25 September 2012, 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record in judging the merits of the case. However,
the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to establish
the decedent’s entitlement for award of the Purple Heart. 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 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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00873 in Executive Session on 27 November 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
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Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Mar 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 17 Sep 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Sep 11.
Panel Chair
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