Auburn Clay Sharp
Born 23 August 1919
Killed in Action 11 January 1945
Auburn Sharp died as a result of wounds received in action. He served on the U.S.S. Dupage (APA-41). On 10 January 1945 at 1915 a Japanese suicide plane crashed aboard the U.S.S. Dupage in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery, Philippines.
- Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
- Date of birth: 23 August 1919
- Date of death: 11 January 1945
- County: Claiborne
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS Dupage (APA-4)
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Middle Panel
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