ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-00887
      COUNSEL:  NONE
	                 				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

He be awarded the Medal for Humane Action (MHA) for his participation in the Berlin Airlift.  

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RESUME OF CASE:

On 15 September 2011, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request to correct 
his record to reflect award of the MHA.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances 
surrounding the applicant’s separation; and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the 
Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit F.  

On 20 August 2012, the applicant, through his Senator, submitted a request for reconsideration 
for award of the MHA.

As new evidence, the applicant provides, a congressional inquiry from his Senator to the Air 
Force, a Troop Rotation Policy Letter, a letter from the Director of Personnel to the 
applicant’s spouse, cancelled envelopes from the applicant to his spouse, a Mess Pass, and a 
Frankfurt Military Post Pass.  

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

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings, the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to warrant any
 corrective action.  After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in 
support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we believe the applicant has overcome the 
rationale expressed in our previous decision.  In this regard, we note the applicant has
 provided a letter from his unit “personnel officer” indicating the applicant served with 
the Berlin Airlift.  While this may not be considered the normal official source document,
 we believe it is sufficient evidence to indicate he did participate in the Berlin Airlift
 and is entitled to award of the MHA.  Therefore, based on the foregoing, 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 on 14 April 1949, he was awarded the Medal for Humane Action for his
 participation in the Berlin Airlift.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 11
 July 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			                     , Panel Chair
			                     , Member
			                     , Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence
 for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-00887 was considered:

    Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dtd 4 Oct 06, w/Exhibits A 
                through E.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, Congressional Inquiry, dtd 20 Aug 12,                 w/atchs.




								                     
								Panel Chair