Back Row (L to R): Swann (FE); Brown (RO); Mueller (BG); Larson (WG); Gammage (TG). Front Row: Bedette (P); Rutledge (N); Parker (B)
- BEDETTE, Ellsworth Hank, Pilot
- SHANKS, Herbert, Co-Pilot
- RUTLEDGE, Robert D., Navigator – RTD 13 Oct 44 Fiordaliso
- PARKER, William T., Bombardier
- SWANN, Paul T., Flight/Eng
- BROWN, Lyle, Radio/Op
- DOVERTON, Eugene, Waist Gunner
- GAMMAGE, Ivan, Tail Gunner
- LARSON, Harry, Waist Gunner
- MUELLER, John W., Ball Gunner
717th Squadron
Edward 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.
