(L to R): Anton Mouritsen (Armorer); John Pipe (BG); Louis Peeler (FE); Murph Murphy (TG-reclining in front of Peeler); John Scroggs (P); William K. Callam (N); Clyde Hickman (RO); Mel Surrey (Armorer); Jim Garis (B). *Not pictured: Dennie Perrine (CP)

  • SCROGGS, John E., Pilot – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • PERRINE, John D., Co-Pilot – POW 29 May 44 Henggeler
  • CALLAM (Callum), William K., Navigator – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • FARIS, JR, James E., Bombardier – POW 16 April 44 Minor
  • HICKMAN, Clyde B, Right Waist – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • OLSON, Donald J., Nose Gunner – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • PEELER, Louis W., Top Turret – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • SUCHARIPA, Melvin, Left Waist – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
  • LIPE, John, Ball Gunner
  • WALDSCHMIDT, Austin P., Co-Pilot – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE

717th Squadron

717logoEdward J. Sass, Jr. was the origi­nal C.O. from June ‘43 to December ’44. Shelby McArthur became C.O. in December ‘44 and remained so until February ‘45. From February ‘45 to May ’45, Wilbur Parker was the C.O.

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A replacement ship that was named by John Scroggs crew at Hamilton AAF, CA, prior to being flown overseas in April ’44 Scroggs’ crew. “Lil Jo” was received into 449th on 6 April ‘44. Damaged on bad landing 6 July 44. Salvaged 9 July ’44.

Pictures of Lil Jo Toddy

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