RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04566 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

The following awarded decorations be reflected in his record: 

 

 Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) 

 Air Medal, with Seven Oak Leaf Clusters (AM, w/7OLCs) 

 Good Conduct Medal (GCM) 

 American Campaign Medal (ACM) 

 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with 

 Eight Bronze Service Stars (EAME, w/8BSSs) 

 World War II Victory Medal (WWIIVM) 

 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), One Bronze Oak Leaf 

 Cluster 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was awarded the decorations; however, his records were 
destroyed during the fire at the National Personnel Record 
Center (NPRC). 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and copies of extracts from his master personnel 
records to substantiate his appeal. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Based on the evidence provided, the applicant served on active 
duty from 22 Mar 43 to 26 Sep 45. He was credited with two 
years, one month and four days of continental service and five 
months and one day of foreign service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR did not make a recommendation. They noted, however, 
the documentation provided by the applicant did not appear to 
have been tampered with in reference to his awards and 
decorations. The DD Form 214 (sic) and General Orders appear to 
be authentic and along with the DFC, the applicant’s record 


reflects award of the AM w/2OLCs, ACM, GCM, the EAME – Central 
Europe (EAMECE w/5BSS), WWIIVM, and the PUC. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He points out again the he was awarded the eight AMs and notes 
the documents substantiate that he was awarded the 
aforementioned decorations and medals. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting 
partial corrective action. We note the comments from the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility and find the documents 
provided in support of the applicant’s appeal, with the 
exception of the AM, sufficient to substantiate the applicant 
was awarded the medals and decorations in question. While we 
note the applicant asserts that he was awarded the AM eight 
times (AM, w/7OLCs), his WD AGO 53-55, issued on 26 Sep 45, 
indicates that he was only awarded the AM five times (AM, 
w/4OLCs). In our view, this is consistent with the GSA document 
which reflects the applicant was shipped four appurtenances 
(small and large). In view of the above, we recommend the 
applicant’s record 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his 
WD AGO 53-55, issued on 26 Sep 45, Item 33, Decorations and 
Citations, be amended to reflect award of the Air Medal, with 
Four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, American 
Campaign Medal, Euro-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign 
Medal, with Eight Bronze Service Stars, World War II Victory 
Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation with One Bronze Oak 
Leaf Cluster. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04566 in Executive Session on 18 July 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Nov 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Apr 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Apr 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.