RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02596
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her deceased spouses DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect
the award of the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
a. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
b. Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) (ADMINSTRATIVELY
CORRECTED)
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her spouse was active duty during the Korean conflict and
although deceased, his records should be corrected to reflect
any and all Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons he is eligible for
during his military service.
In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of the
service members DD Form 214 and death certificate.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The deceased service member initially entered the Regular Air
Force on 30 Jul 54.
Annotated on the service members AF Form 7, Airman Military
Record, in Section 23, Awards, is the National Def Sv Medal
with No listed under Issued or Presented.
On 10 Dec 57, the service member was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 4 months, and 11 days
of active service.
The service members DD Form 214, Block 26 Decorations,
Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Awarded or Authorized, reflects N/A.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The NDSM is awarded for honorable active service as a member of
the United States Armed Forces for any period between 27 Jun 50
and 27 Jul 54, between 1 Jan 61 and 14 Aug 74, between 2 Aug 90
and 30 Nov 95, and from 11 Sep 01 to a future date to be
determined.
A thorough review of the service members official military
personnel record shows he was not serving on active duty during
a conflict period in which the NDSM is authorized.
However, they were able to determine that the below Air Force
Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded:
- Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)
Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the
deceased service members official military personnel records
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
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-2014-02596 in Executive Session on 28 Apr 15 and
21 Jul 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02596 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Jun 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.
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