RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05731

 			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded any medals he may be entitled to that are not annotated on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or Discharge, dated 2 Oct 57.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records were destroyed by fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military records were apparently destroyed in 1973 by fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

According to the available records, the applicant served on active duty from 1 Mar 54 to 2 Oct 57.  He was credited with 
3 years, 7 months and 2 days of active service, 5 months and 18 days of other service.  He had no foreign service and he 
received the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Good Conduct Medal (GCM).


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A review of the applicant’s limited 
personnel records verified his entitlement to the NDSM and GCM, 
both of which are listed on his DD Form 214.  His entitlement to 
any additional medals could not be verified.  To grant relief 
would be contrary to the eligibility criteria established by the 
governing instruction, the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), 
Chief of Staff and the War Department.  The applicant will be 
provided replacement medals for the NDSM and GCM.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 21 Jul 14 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively.


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-2013-05731 in Executive Session on 13 Nov 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05731 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Dec 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Mar 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jul 14.