ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02625-D2
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart (PH) medal.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 6 Feb 08.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his request, and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit E.

In his most recent submission the applicant provided photographs, a piece of shrapnel, and a detailed account of the rocket attack at Phu Cat Air Base, Vietnam in May 1968.  His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit F.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  After reviewing the documentation submitted, the Board majority believes the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to establish reasonable doubt as to whether his injury was incurred as a direct result of enemy fire.  In view of the above the Board majority believes any doubt in this matter should be resolved in favor of the applicant.  Therefore, the Board majority recommends his records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) for injuries sustained as a direct 
result of enemy action while serving at Phu Cat Air Base, Vietnam in May 1968.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2007-02625 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By majority vote, the Board recommended granting the application. XXXXXXXXXX voted to deny correcting the record but does not desire to submit a Minority Report.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 27 Feb 08, with
				 Exhibits.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atch.