| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Beverly A. Young | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Stanley Kelley | Member | |
| Mr. John P. Infante | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal.
APPLICANT STATES: That he should have received the Air Medal because he participated in multiple operations with his unit in aerial flights by helicopters to accomplish the mission objective. He contends that he met the criteria for the Air Medal and he feels that it was an oversight he was not awarded this medal.
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) and his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record).
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant was inducted in the Army on 23 August 1967. He successfully completed infantry training and served in Germany from 15 January 1968 through 29 March 1968. He also served in Vietnam from 30 March 1968 through 25 March 1969 and was honorably released from active duty on 28 March 1969.
The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand at the time of his separation from the Service, does not show the Air Medal as an authorized award.
There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show he was awarded the basic Air Medal. There is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Air Medal or that he met the qualifications for award of the Air Medal. His DA Form 20 does not list the Air Medal in item 41 (Awards and Decorations).
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Air Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service while participating in aerial flight. This award is primarily intended for personnel on flying status, but may also be awarded to those personnel whose combat duties require them to fly, for example personnel in the attack elements of units involved in air-land assaults against an armed enemy. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. The Board considered the applicant's contention that he is entitled to award of the Air Medal based on his participation in multiple aerial flights. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was recommended for, awarded, or otherwise qualified for award of the Air Medal. Therefore, there is no basis for granting him award of the Air Medal.
2. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
3. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
RVO_____ SK______ JPI_____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2002072440 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20020718 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | Mr. Chun |
| ISSUES 1. | 107.0018 |
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