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Davis 330th CCTS Crew 1648
Davis 330th CCTS Crew 1648 Summary
The Davis Crew went through their CCTS (Combat Crew Training School) with the 330th CCTS in Biggs, Texas. They were in the final batch of 32 crews transferred to the 492nd in Alamogordo, New Mexico on 3 Mar 44.
As far as we know this crew was left intact with no personnel changes. However Sgt Drohan is not listed on the flyover rosters or the Queen Elizabeth roster.
The Davis Crew was assigned to the 857th BS designated as Crew 704.
  
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Davis Crew 704
Original Roster
Davis CCTS Crew 1648
Position
MOS
Name Rank Serial # Notes
Pilot
MOS 1024
Davis, Devon M Capt O-424408 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Co-Pilot
MOS 1024
Converse, George A 2nd Lt O-702241 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Navigator
MOS 1034
Stone, Albert E 2nd Lt O-704090 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Bombardier
MOS 1035
O'Brian, Richard L F/O T-123002 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Engineer
MOS 748
Bourdlain, Arthur L Sgt 36451407 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
We have seen his name spelled Bourdlais.
Radioman
MOS 757
Debrowolski, Chester T Sgt 32691747 Wasn't on the original roster but added on the amendment to the transfer order.
Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Gunner
MOS 748
Black, John C Sgt 12180960 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Gunner
MOS 748
Lindsey, Robert O Sgt 34613746 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
Gunner
MOS 748
Drohan, Francis M Sgt 33564764 Reassignment unknown.
Gunner
MOS 612
Newson, Lemuel L Sgt 34663544 Assigned to the 857th BS as Crew 704.
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