RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01495 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect that he served in a war zone 
in Korea from 1954 to 1955. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His service in Korea was not reflected on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant initially entered active duty on 21 Mar 54. 

 

On 10 Mar 56, the applicant was released from active duty, and 
credited with 1 year, 11 months, and 8 days of active service. 

 

On 18 Jul 12, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant they were able 
to confirm his boots on the ground foreign service time at 
Itazuke Air Base, Japan, from 20 Aug 54 to 24 Feb 56, for one 
year, six months, and five days. That information is reflected 
correctly on his DD Form 214. 

 

According to information obtained from the the Air Force 
Historical Research Agency, Mishima Island, Japan is located at 
34 degrees, 46 minutes, 41 seconds North; 131 degrees, 8 
minutes, 23 seconds East. Therefore, Mishima Island was located 
outside the designated Korean War Zone. 

 

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


 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence 
of an error or injustice. A review of the applicant’s Master 
Personnel Records and the documentation he submitted failed to 
identify any documents that substantiate foreign service in 
Korea. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Although his headquarters was at Itazuke Air Base, Japan, he was 
only there for a few days because he served on Mishima Island 
for the majority of his time in the Korean War. Mishima Island 
was in the Korean War Zone. The fact that he did not pay United 
States Federal taxes during that period should prove this 
contention (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. 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 note that according to the Air 
Force Historical Research Agency, the Japanese Island on which 
the applicant was stationed was not located within the 
designated Korean War Zone. The applicant’s contentions are 
duly noted, however, other than his own assertions, he has 
provided no evidence to indicate that he is the victim of an 
error or injustice. Therefore, in view of the above and in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis for us to 
recommend granting the requested relief. 

 

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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; 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-01495 in Executive Session on 4 Dec 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Apr 12, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 18 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 31 Aug 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair