RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00101 

 INDEX CODE: 107.00 

 XXXXXXX 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to show he received the following 
awards: 

 

 1. The Good Conduct Medal (GCM) (Entitlement verified - will 
be administratively corrected) 

 

 2. The World War II Victory Medal (WWIIVM) (Entitlement 
verified - will be administratively corrected) 

 

 3. The American Campaign Medal (ACM) 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

These awards were not awarded until January 2010 and he did not 
know he was eligible for these awards. 

 

He is a member of the American Legion, and members of his Post 
wear their awards on Memorial Day and during other veteran’s 
events in the community. He would like to mount the medals and 
give them to his grandchildren. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – 
Honorable Discharge, Special Orders Number 124, dated 9 Sep 48 
(Discharge Order), Honorable Discharge Certificate, and WD AGO 
Form 100, Army of the United States Separation Qualification 
Record. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records were destroyed in the 
1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. 

 

 
The only official military documents available for review are the 
documents provided by the applicant. 

 

His WD AGO Form 53-55 issued in conjunction with his 14 Sep 48 
separation reflects that he enlisted in the Army Air Corps on 
15 Sep 45 in the grade of corporal, and was honorably discharged 
for expiration of term of service on 14 Sep 48, after having 
served a total of 3 years all within the Continental United 
States (CONUS). 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
award of the ACM. 

 

The ACM is awarded to service members serving outside the CONUS 
in the American Theater for at least 30 days between 7 Dec 41 and 
2 Mar 46, or who served during that period for an aggregate 
period of one year in the CONUS. 

 

DPSIDR states the applicant does not meet the criteria for award 
of the ACM. The applicant served within the CONUS from 15 Sep 45 
to 14 Sep 48, and is not credited with any Foreign Service. As 
of 2 Mar 46, the applicant had only completed approximately 5 1/2 
months CONUS service. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 23 Apr 10, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit C). 

 

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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 with regards to 
applicant’s request for award of the ACM. 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 and adopt its 

 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. We note, the Air Force 
office of primary responsibility has verified the applicant’s 
entitlement to the GCM and the WWIIVM and will correct the 
applicant’s record to reflect these medals. Therefore, aside 
from the aforementioned administrative corrections, we find no 
basis to recommend further relief in this case. 

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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 Docket Number 
BC-2010-00101 in Executive Session on 15 Jul 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair 

 XXXXXXXXXX, Member 

 XXXXXXXXXX, Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jan 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 24 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Apr 10. 

 

 

 

 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 

 Panel Chair