Standing (L to R): John Wright (P) from Charlotte, NC; Harold Perkins (B) from Flint, MI; James Freeh (CP) from Fremont, OH; George Harlan (N) from St. Louis, MO. Lower row (L to R): Ferraro; Baldone; Owens (BG) from Olathe, KS; Dale Murray (RW); Robert Franklin (NG); and John Brady (TG).
Back Row: Perkins; Freeh; Harlan; Wright; Rogers. Front Row: Baldone; Bradley; Franklin; Murray; Ferraro
- WRIGHT, John B, Pilot
- FREEH, James Lawrence, Co-Pilot
- HARLAN, George W, Navigator
- PERKINS, Harold E, Bombardier – Awarded Oct 13 44
- FERRARO, A A, F/E
- FRANKLIN, Robert W, Nose Gunner
- OWENS, John D., Ball Gunner – EVD 15 July 44 Scroggs, JE
- BRADY, John D., TT – Awarded Oct 13 44
- MURRAY, Dale M, Rt Waist
- BALDONE, Paqual A, Lt Waist
- ROGERS
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.
