S/Sgt. Penn from West Monroe, Louisiana was a member of Lt. Peterson's crew. He was married, had worked as a bus driver and been awarded a Purple Heart in April 1944.
Lt. Col. Snaith from Dallas Texas. He was the Group Operations Officer and the first Commanding Officer of the 450th when it was organized in Clovis, New Mexico.
1st Lt. Stricklin from Dallas Texas was a member of Cpt. Caywood's Crew aboard Shadow. He was also the Group Bombardier.
Tautfest, Earl W
Observer
KIA
1st Lt. Tautfest was from Kalispell, Montana. He was aboard as an observer as part of his training to become Group Navigator. He arrived in Manduria as part of Lt. Bertling's Crew.