603rd Incoming Crews and Men
The following table lists new crews and men assigned to the 603rd Squadron. The data has been extracted from the monthly 603rd Squadron Reports to the 1st Bombardment Division.
To date only the data between May and September 1944 have been extracted. More data will be added as time and volunteers become available.
Many veteran names are mentioned below. You may wish to use your web browser's Find Command to search for a particular individual. If you are unsure about the spelling, try the first few letters.
Dave Jordan - Jan 10, 2009
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| Date | Transfers into 603rd |
|---|---|
| 6/8/44 | Lt. Howden and his crew joined the Squadron |
| The members are: | |
| 1. 1st Lt. Ross I. Howden | |
| 2. 2nd Lt. Stephen R. Quinn | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. Charles J. Mellis, Jr. | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. Charles Arnold | |
| 5. S/Sgt. Orville W. Roberts | |
| 6. Sgt. Orville Nelson | |
| 7. Cpl. Peter J. Cregan | |
| 8. Sgt. Jose M. Echevarria | |
| 9. Sgt. Kenneth L. Newbrough | |
| 10. S/Sgt. Joseph D. Cooper | |
| 6/12/44 | Lt. Gallagher and his crew were assigned to the Squadron. |
| The members are: | |
| 1. 1st Lt. Raymond J. Gallagher | |
| 2. 2nd Lt. William C. Berry, | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. Wendell P. Davis | |
| 4. 1st Lt. Harry L. Castleman, Jr. | |
| 5. Sgt. Robert C. Warkentin, | |
| 6. S/Sgt. Arlo J. Skeem | |
| 7. Sgt. Perry J. Livingston | |
| 8. S/Sgt. Robert C. Sudduth | |
| 9. Sgt. Charles B. McLean | |
| 10. Sgt. Richard C. Bond | |
| 6/13/44 | Lt. Sleaman and his crew were assigned to the Squadron |
| The members are: | |
| 1. 2nd Lt. Harry J. Sleaman | |
| 2. 2nd Lt. James R. Haas | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. John E. Allare | |
| 4. S/Sgt. Genharo Iorio | |
| 5. S/Sgt. Elwood B. Davis | |
| 6. Sgt. Leonard S. Weber | |
| 7. Sgt. Harley L. Roark | |
| 8. Sgt. Robert A. Adkins | |
| 9. Sgt. Vern H. Kling | |
| 8/6/44 | 1st Lt. Charles E. Khourie and crew were assigned to the Squadron |
| The other members of the crew who reported to the Squadron August 6 are: | |
| 1st Lt. Charles E. Khourie | |
| 1. 2nd Lt. John J. Leyden, Jr., | |
| 2. 2nd Lt. Frederico Gonzalez, | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. Jack E. Kutchback, | |
| 4. Sergeant Robert C. Mayfield, | |
| 5. Sergeant William A. Schumate, | |
| 6. Sergeant Howard E. Rogers, | |
| 7. Corporal Joseph J. Kelly, Jr., | |
| 8. Corporal John L. Crecelius, and | |
| 9. Corporal Paul E. Russell. | |
| 8/28/44 | The following new men entered the Squadron as replacement: |
| 1. 2nd Lt. Kenneth S. Hastings | |
| 2. 2nd Lt. Donald J. Decleene | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. Oral B. Birch | |
| 4. Corporal John S. Bourquin | |
| 5. Corporal James J. Briody | |
| 6. Corporal Wilbur F. Lucas | |
| 7. Corporal Donald B. Colbert | |
| 8. Corporal Oliver W. Bradford | |
| 9. Corporal Kenneth A. Green | |
| 8/29/44 | 2nd Lt. George Potter enters the Squadron as a Mickey Navigator. |
| 9/2/44 | 1. 2nd Lt. F.C. Wismer |
| 2. F/O A. Pares | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. E.W. Reaves, and | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. E.N. Severson | |
| 9/10/44 | 1. 2nd Lt. A.J. Stockman |
| 2. 2nd Lt. W.C. Parker | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. E.K. Hoyne | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. C. Wilbur | |
| 5. 2nd Lt. PH. Rich, Jr. | |
| 6. 2nd Lt. R.R. Stuart | |
| 7. 2nd Lt. D.J. McCorkindale | |
| 8. 2nd Lt. B.R. Kearney | |
| 9/21/44 | Captain Talma A. Scott |
| 9/23/44 | 1. 2nd Lt. P.E. Powell |
| 2. 2nd Lt. S.T. Walker | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. J.K. Hancock | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. B.E. Phelps | |
| 5. 2nd Lt. A.F. Reed | |
| 6. 2nd Lt. R.J. Wanserski | |
| 7. 2nd Lt. S.R. Mates | |
| 8. 2nd Lt. J.J. Proctor | |
| 9. 2nd Lt. H.F. Spangler | |
| 10. 2nd Lt. R.E. Weidig | |
| 11. 2nd Lt. J.H. Schanzbach | |
| 12. 2nd Lt. J.V. Mayhall | |
| 9/24/44 | 1. 2nd Lt. J.F. Stevens |
| 2. 2nd Lt. I. Ravinsky | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. C.E. Slusher | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. J.A. Tarr, Jr. | |
| 5. 2nd Lt. J.W. Osborn | |
| 6. 2nd Lt. R.M. Welty | |
| 7. 2nd Lt. W.G. Small | |
| 8. 2nd Lt. R.T. Gaynor | |
| 9/24/44 | 1st Lt. Harry Nelson, Navigator transferred to the 603rd from the 600th Squadron. |
| 9/24/44 | 1st Lt. William J. Beatovich, transferred to the 603rd from the 600th Squadron and assumes Squadron Navigator duties. |
| 9/28/44 | 1. 1st Lt. R.M. Sheely |
| 2. 2nd Lt. R.H. Robinson | |
| 3. 2nd Lt. W.M. Bryan | |
| 4. 2nd Lt. C.E. McQuitty |