RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03212
      INDEX CODE:  107.00 
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL: NONE

								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart 
Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was severely injured by an explosion while serving in Vietnam 
at Cam Rahn Bay.  

In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of 
his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 26 December 1967, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air 
Force at the age of 20 and was progressively promoted to the 
rank of sergeant (E-4) with a date of rank of 1 January 1970.  

On 1 December 1971, the applicant was honorably released from 
active duty for convenience of the government and transferred to 
the Air Force Reserve.  According to his DD Form 214, the 
applicant received the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force 
Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Expeditionary Medal.  

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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.  Because all 
attempts to obtain military personnel records relating to the 
applicant’s military service were unsuccessful and since he was 
unable to furnish any documents verifying his entitlement to 
award of the Purple Heart Medal, we are unable to act on his 
request since to do so could possibly create an entitlement 
which in reality never existed.  Accordingly, in view of the 
above and in absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to favorably consider 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 this application 
in Executive Session on 29 July 2008, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03212:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Sep 07, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 08.