Woodrow Wilson Sharp was born in Winfield, Tennessee, the son of Calvin Archer Sharp and Marion Chitwood. He was married to Walen Loudin.
He was promoted to Corporal in Italy while serving with the 85th “Custer” Division, 5th Army. He Died of wounds in Italy.
He was initially buried at Pietramala Cemetery at Mount Beni, Italy and reburied at Florence American Cemetery, Via Cassia, Italy, D, 10, 24
The Knoxville Journal, Feb. 11, 1945
Pfc. Woodrow W. Sharp, husband of the former Miss Walen Louden of Winfield, and son of Calvin A. Sharp and Mrs. Chitwood Sharp Byrd, was killed in Italy Jan. 20, the War Department has informed relatives. In addition to his wife, and parents, Private Sharp is also survived by two children.
Photo courtesy: Alonzo Lawson
- Rank: Corporal
- Date of birth: 12 November 1913
- Date of death: 20 January 1945
- County: Scott
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 337th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
- Burial/Memorial Location: Florence American Cemetery, Via Cassia, Italy
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Middle Panel
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