Mission History
This aircraft had been through heavy anti-aircraft fire, and may have been badly damaged. On return from the target, this P-49 crashed in the vicinity of Gusap #2 (Fighter Strip).

Relatives
Richard Labrie (nephew of Gilpatrick)
"This means so much to me. Carl was my favorite Uncle but my Mentor. I was only 10 years old when he was killed. I will never forget the day my Mom, his Sister, go the Telegram telling us he was shot down in New Guinea. My Uncle was sent home to Dover, New Hampshire and buried with his Folks, (my Grandparents), Elisabeth & Jasper Gilpatric. I remember the day at the wake, he was in a very large steel and brass casket. Very sad Dad. Gramp never really go over losing Carl."

Relatives
Thanks to Richard Labrie for additional information

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

P-39