RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04309

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her deceased husband’s military records be corrected to reflect two years of service.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her deceased husband stated that he served two years in the military; therefore, his date of discharge should be changed to reflect two years of military service.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Army on 23 Nov 45.

On 13 Sep 46, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge. 

On 2 Sep 04, the deceased former member was advised by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) that on 12 Jul 73 a fire destroyed the major portion of records of Army military personnel for the period 1912 through 1959, and records of Air Force personnel with surnames Hubbard through Z for the period 1947 through 1963.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIV recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The NRPC fire in 1973 destroyed the major portion of records of Army military personnel for the period 1912 through 1959, and records of Air Force personnel with surnames Hubbard through Z for the period 1947 through 1963.  However, documents available to verify the deceased former member’s service dates were his master index card reflecting his enlistment and discharge dates as 23 Nov 45 and 13 Sep 46 respectively, special order 233, dated 13 Sep 46, issued by Headquarters WAR Department Separations Center at Fort Bragg, NC, approving the deceased former member’s discharge on 13 Sep 46, and a WAR Department Form 272A, Final Payment Work Sheet, dated 21 Jul 46, all substantiating the deceased former member’s 9 months and 21 days of active service with the discharge date of 13 Sep 46.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIV 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 2 Apr 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


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.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04309 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04309 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIV, dated 15 Mar 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Apr 15.