John V. Hogan - Bombardier

John V. Hogan - Bombardier, listed as a member of the crew of 1st Lt. Norman Appold which bombed the Italian Chemical Works at Crotone March 30, 1943. Originally scheduled to be the lead Bombardier and fly in the command ship to Ploesti with Colonel Keith K. Compton but was hospitalized with an ear infection. Awarded five Air Medals and two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He died June 26, 1981.

Top Row: Burgess, Clark Gerry - Co-Pilot to Norm Appolds Crew, John Hogan.

Left to Right: Don Burgess, Donn Odell and John Hogan.

John Hogan in Alexandria in October 1942.

Lt. Clifton - Photographer.

This is the site of the 8/1/42 crash at Lydda, Palestine. Aircraft #41-11601, HELLSAPOPPIN crashed while on mission #35 for the 376th Bomb Group.

The Air Cadets of Niagara University.

John V. Hogan's mess bill from RAF Abu Sueir.