RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NO.:  01-00343
					INDEX CODE:  107.00
				
    					COUNSEL:  NONE

    					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

The applicant requests he be awarded the Purple Heart (PH), Purple Heart w/1 OLC, Prisoner of War Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and certificates from the Army Air Corps.  The applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.

The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's requests and found that the applicant is authorized the Purple Heart Medal (Basic), Prisoner of War Medal, American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.  On 13 June 2001, a request for a formal presentation was sent to the nearest protocol office.  

However, a thorough review of the documentation enclosed in his military personnel record and additional documentation provided, the Purple Heart Review Board disapproved the applicant’s request for the Purple Heart Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster.  Additionally, the appropriate Air Force office was not able to determine the applicant’s entitlement to the Presidential Unit Citation.  

The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's requests and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the  request  for  the  PH (1OLC) and the PUC be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant.  Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.

The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.  Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant evidence which was not available at the time the application was filed.

Members of the Board considered this application on 16 August 2001, in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552.

				      	
                                       			Panel Chair

Exhibits:

A.  Applicant's DD Form 149 w/atchs
C.  Advisory Opinions
D.  AFBCMR Letter Forwarding Advisory Opinions