Thompson Crew THOMPSON, Elliott A., Pilot (Co-P – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire) SMITH, Lloyd J., Co-Pilot – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq BUSH, Ross L., Navigator – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq GALLAHER, James H., Bombardier – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire BABIEC, Steven, Flight/Eng – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire ROSS, Wayne W., AE – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire BUEHRER, Lloyd, Left Waist – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire SCOTT, Samuel W., Radio/Op – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire LOPEZ (POMPA), Tony P., TG – KIA 31 Jan 44 Alkire CAIN, Arnold R, Ball Gunner – POW 31 Jan 44 Alkire 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. MACR 2403
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.