RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01948

			COUNSEL: Veterans Service Office

		2	HEARING DESIRED:  No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and the Purple Heart (PH) Medal for action in World War II and the Korean War.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant submitted no contentions.

In support of his request, applicant submits copies of his Army Honorable Discharge certificate, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge and a letter from the Douglas County Veterans Service Office. 

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty during the period 16 November 1942 to 11 August 1945, with a tour in the European Theater from 17 January 1945 to 27 May 1945.  He also served on active duty from 23 April 1948 to 5 December 1949 and from 6 December 1949 to 1 July 1954.  His first Report of Separation was missing the Good Conduct Medal, with three bronze loops, American Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal, and these have been added to his DD Form 214. .

On 19 June 1954, the applicant request for a Tender of Unconditional Resignation was approved in accordance with AR 615-365, Convenience of the Government with an Honorable Discharge certificate.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial and stated the applicant has not provided any information or documentation to show his claim that he was wounded by enemy action during any of his enlistments, and he is not eligible for the award of the CAR.

AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 November 2003 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In this respect, the applicant was not eligible for the award of the Combat Action Ribbon.  However, should he secure supporting documentation from his medical records, from the Veterans Administration, or an account from an individual who eye witnessed his injuries, we would be willing to reconsider his applicant for the Purple Heart.  Otherwise, without persuasive evidence that he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action, we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of  his applicant.

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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-2003-01948 in Executive Session on 31 March 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 31 Oct 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.