RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02015
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his Distinguished
Flying Cross (DFC) award.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received the DFC after being discharged from the Air Force and
would like his DD Form 214 amended to include the DFC. He
misplaced the original DFC medal and would like a replacement
medal. He only realized the DFC was not reflected on his DD Form
214 when he requested the medal to be replaced.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a
National Personnel Records Center letter, a copy of the awards
transmittal, and a copy of his DFC citation.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 8 Aug 66 and
received an honorable discharge on 17 May 70 after serving
3 years, 8 months, and 10 days on active duty.
The DFC was established in the Air Corps Act (Act of Congress,
2 July 1926, Public Law No. 446, 69th Congress). This act
provided for award to any person, while serving in any capacity
with the Air Corps of the Army of the United States, including
the National Guard and the Organized Reserves, or with the United
States Navy, since the 6th day of April 1917, has distinguished,
or who, after the approval of this Act, distinguishes himself by
heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an
aerial flight.
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 approval stating that although the
applicants records do not contain a citation or special order,
based on the documentation provided by the applicant, it appears
he did receive the DFC award. However, the award elements were
not placed in his official military records.
The complete DPSID 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 24 Jul 13 for review and comment within 30 days. 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice warranting correction of the
applicants record to reflect the award of the DFC. We agree with
the Air Force office of primary responsibility that based on the
citation provided it appears the applicant did receive the DFC
award. Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected as
indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with
his 17 May 1970 separation, be and hereby is, amended in Item 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to include the
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02015 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jul 13.
Panel Chair
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