RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-01018 INDEX CODE:	107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He	be	awarded	the	Air	Medal	(AM),	Presidential	Unit	Citation (PUC), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AM; however, it was lost in transfer. Additionally, his unit was awarded the PUC and he scored expert with the carbine 45 pistol and should be awarded the SAEMR.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement and copies of discharge documents, a unit citation, and correspondence with the National Personnel Records Center and the Army in pursuit of his requests.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Army Air Corps and entered active duty on 6 October 1942 at the age of 23. He was progressively promoted to the grade of corporal. He was honorably relieved from active duty effective 24 December 1945 due to demobilization and convenience of the Government. He served 3 years, 2 months and 17 days on active duty of which 9 months and 25 days was foreign service. His separation document shows he participated in the Bismarck Archipelago, Southern Philippines (Liberation), and Luzon campaigns/battles. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon (ATM), Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars (APCM w/3BSS), Good Conduct Medal (GCM), World War II Victory Medal (WWIIVM), and the Honorable Lapel Button.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s requests for the AM, PUC, and the SAEMR. DPSIDR states they were unable to locate in the applicant’s limited military record any evidence to support his eligibility for award of the AM or SAEMR. In addition, they reviewed all units listed in the applicant’s military record for award of the PUC; however, in their research they were unable to verify the PUC was awarded to any of the applicant’s units.

The DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 April 2008 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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 note the Air Force has already verified the applicant’s entitlement to the GCM, ATM, APCM w/3BSS, WWIIVM, and the Honorable Lapel Button; therefore, we will only address his request for award of the PUC, AM, and the SAEMR. After a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for the PUC, AM, or SAEMR. There is no indication in his records that he was recommended for, or awarded, the PUC, AM, or SAEMR. The applicant did not provide any documentary evidence to substantiate his claim. In the absence of such evidence we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the applicant’s request for award of the PUC, AM, or SAEMR.

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.

The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 9 July 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The	following	documentary	evidence	was	considered	for	AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01018:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 24 Nov 07, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 25 Apr 08. Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 28 Apr 08. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 08.