RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03621
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her late fathers records be corrected to reflect he was awarded
the Purple Heart (PH) medal and she be provided a replacement
medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her father was awarded the Purple Heart for an injury he received
sometime between 1948 and 1953, she would like the medal replaced
due to a theft.
She has the lapel pin and the bar that goes with the medal but
the actual Purple Heart medal is missing.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a photo copy of
the lapel pin and bar.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The former member served in the Air Force for 23 years, 9 months,
and 20 days.
Block 27, Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces
(Place and Date, if Known), of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of
the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects
None.
AFPC/DPSID was able to verify the members entitlement to the
Good Conduct Medal (GCM), and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
with One Bronze Service Star (APCM w/1BSS), and his DD Form
214 will be administratively corrected to reflect these medals.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states there is no
documentation in the former members official military personnel
record, nor was any provided, to verify award of the Purple
Heart. Without specific evidence concerning the injury and
pertinent medical information, there is nothing to substantiate a
wound.
The Purple Heart 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 Purple Heart 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
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 Purple Heart Review Board (PHRB) has the authority, on behalf
of the Secretary of the Air Force, to determine a veterans
entitlement to the Purple Heart. Each request is considered
based on the policies and criteria in use at the time the veteran
was injured, and the determination is dependent on the
documentary evidence presented. In order to present a request to
the PHRB the required documentary evidence and information is
required.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 26 Nov 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (Exhibit C).
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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. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we are not persuaded the requested
relief should be granted. Therefore, 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. We
are not unmindful or unappreciative of her late fathers service
to his Nation; however, in the absence of documentary evidence to
corroborate her claim, we have no basis on which to favorably
consider 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
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 Docket Number
BC-2012-03621 in Executive Session on 18 Apr 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12.
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