RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01558
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  18 NOV 08

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive the Good Conduct Medal (GCM) and any other awards and decorations he is entitled to.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records are inaccurate and do not reflect awards for his service.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Documents in the applicant’s military personnel record reflect the applicant served various assignments in the Air Corps, Army, Air Force, and Reserve components from 1944 to 1951.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  DPPPR states applicant served in the Mediterranean Theater Operation (MTO) from 1 March 1946 to 30 November 1946.  Applicant was informed on 2 June 1997 and 28 August 1991 [sic] that they could not verify he was recommended for or awarded the GCM.  Applicant was informed by DPPPR on 2 June 1997, that they were unable to verify his entitlement to the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign.  The European Theater requires service during the period of 7 December 1941 to 8 November 1945.  Applicant did not meet the requirement due to the inclusive time period he served in the MTO.  His official records have been previously researched by DPPPR several times and he was awarded additional entitlements in 1997 for other operations he participated in.  He was previously awarded the Air Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Medal of Humane Action, Army of Occupation Medal – German with Berlin Airlift Device, Honorable Lapel Button and the Overseas Bar.  DPPPR is unable to verify any additional entitlements.

The DPPPR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states his military records were destroyed in the Philippines.  He states his Form 5 record can prove he is entitled to the contested awards.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

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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 an error or injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s submission and the evidence of record there is no indication in the applicant’s military personnel record that he is entitled to the GCM.  The applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2007-01558 in Executive Session on 20 September 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 May 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 10 July 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 July 2007.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, undated.