RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-03798
		INDEX NUMBER:  107.00

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Korean War Service Medal (KWSM) and the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In Oct 1954, his unit had orders to report to Kunsan, Korea.  During his 15 days at sea, his orders were changed and his unit was transferred to Yokohama, Japan, instead.  In Dec 54, while in Japan, his unit was sent TDY to Kunsan, Korea.  He remained there until Feb 1955.  

In support of his request, applicant provides a personal statement with an account of his service dates, locations, and pictures to show he was in Korea, copies of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States, DA AGO Form 20, Soldier’s Qualification Card, and a brief history of the 90th Bombardment Squadron, the unit he was assigned to when he was sent TDY to Korea.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The records reflect the applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 19 Nov 51 to 25 Oct 55.  His DD Form 214 reflects       10 months and 25 days of Foreign and/or Sea Service.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

On 25 Oct 55, he was honorably released from active duty in the grade of SSgt(T), and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAPP2 recommended denial and states, in part, there are no source documents in the applicant’s records confirming service in Korea. 

On 27 Dec 04, AFPC/DPAPP requested the applicant provide documentation, i.e., Travel Voucher or TDY orders, showing that he was TDY to Korea; he did not respond.

A complete copy of the evaluation is 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 for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.  (Exhibit D)

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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.  We took note of applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case.  However, based on the evidence presented, we do not find an adequate basis to conclude the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of either the Korean War Service Medal or the Korean Defense Service Medal.  In the absence of official documentation substantiating his service in Korea, such as assignment orders, TDY orders or vouchers, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider his request.

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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 Docket Number BC‑2004-03798 in Executive Session on 2 March 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Dec 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 21 Jan 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 05.