AFBCMR BC-2013-02383
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR
SUBJECT: XXXXXXX
Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air
Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we
recommend the applicant's records be corrected to show that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to
APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:
a. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in the
defense of the Philippine Islands from 7 December 1941 to 10 May 1942.
b. He was awarded the Philippine Defense Ribbon in the defense of the
Philippines Islands from 7 December 1941 to 10 May 1942.
Members of the Board considered this application on 20 February 2014.
Panel Chair
Attachments:
Letter, AFPC/DPSID dated 13 September 2013
Citation, Bronze Star Medal
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