RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01621
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit overlooked putting him in for the PH. His injury was
not considered serious. He was injured under hostile conditions
while honorably serving his country at Nha Thrang Air Base. When
he returned from a rescue mission he jumped off a 2½ ton truck
and caught his ring finger on the rail of the truck. His finger
was partially severed at the second joint. This was time the
base was hit by rockets.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was discharged on 2 Oct 68 in the grade of sergeant
after serving 3 years and 11 months on active duty.
The PH is awarded to members of the United States 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 United
States 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 a 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.
Award of the PH may be made for wounds treated by a medical
professional other than a medical officer, provided a medical
officer includes a statement in the service members medical
record that the extent of the wounds were such that they would
have required treatment by a medical officer if one had been
available to treat them.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant claims his injury
was due to his finger getting caught in the railing of the truck
when he attempted to exit. The applicants medical records
indicate the injury was due to an accident. Further, the Purple
Heart Review Board reviewed his case on 28 Jun 12; however, they
denied his request.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He is still seeking the PH Medal.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice with regard to
the applicants request to be awarded the PH. 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. As such, 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. The applicants honorable service is noted.
Regrettably, we do not find the evidence submitted is sufficient
to recommend granting the requested relief.
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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
that 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-2012-01621 in Executive Session on 12 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 Jul 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 12.
Acting Panel Chair
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