RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00887

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of enlistment be changed from 30 Jan 43 to Dec 41.

His records be corrected to reflect the award of the 
Presidential Unit Citation.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records only reflect one year of service; however, to become 
a pilot he had to train for at least a year and then he served 
in combat for a year.  His records show service for only one 
year, between 1944 and 1945.

He has a photo of a General pinning a Medal on his chest.  He 
was told it was the Presidential Unit Citation.  This is not 
reflected in his records.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 30 Jan 
43.

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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPV recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s military records were 
nearly destroyed in the fire at the National Personnel Record 
Center (NPRC) on 12 Jul 73.  With the severe constraints on 
documentation, it is impossible to verify any service beyond 
what is shown on the attached statement of service.

The applicant served in the Air Force Enlisted Reserve from 
17 Jul 42 to 30 Jan 43.  He became an Aviation Cadet on 30 Jan 
43 and was discharged on 7 Feb 44 to be commissioned on 8 Feb 
44.  There is no documentation in his record to reflect any 
military service prior to 17 Jul 42.

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

AFPC/DPSID recommends no action is required relating to the 
award of the Presidential Unit Citation.  After a thorough 
review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, 
they were able to verify the award of the Presidential Unit 
Citation.  It is listed on his Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 
53-98) as “Distinguished Unit Badge”. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 19 Sep 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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
of injustice.  The Board took note that AFPC/DPSIDR was able to 
verify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation and is listed 
on his Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-98) as 
“Distinguished Unit Badge.” 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-2014-00887 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 21 May 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 14.