RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04023
		INDEX CODE:  113.00
		COUNSEL:  XXXX

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show his service in Guam from 1955 through 1957.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records do not show his tour of duty in Guam and he needs his records updated for compensation purposes.   His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant's records were destroyed by fire at the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, in 1973.  Therefore, his service history cannot be verified.  The applicant was asked by the Chief, Review Boards Office to provide documentation to support his claim.  He did not respond to their request.

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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.  The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect overseas duty served in Guam; however, his records are unavailable and the applicant has not provided any documentation in support of his claim.  Therefore, we are unable to ascertain whether or not an error exists in his military record.  In view of the above, we are unable to find any basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought in 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-04023 in Executive Session on 3 Jun 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 02.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 03.