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Thomas
Frederick
Sharp
MIA (WWII) KIA

Born:

Fort Benton

, 

Montana

Home:

Fort Benton

, 

Montana

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial of the Pacific Cemetery

Thomas Sharp graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1935. He was related to Civil War General and former President Ulysses S. Grant by marriage; Grant was the husband of Sharp’s father’s aunt. His younger brother, Admiral Ulysses S. Sharp, earned TWO Silver Stars in World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Pickrel (SS-177)

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – August 26, 1942
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 03958 (July 12, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Thomas Frederick Sharp (NSN: 0-75417), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties in the U.S.S. PICKREL (SS-177), during the first FIVE War Patrols of that Submarine in enemy waters from 8 December 1941 to 26 August 1942. As Assistant Approach Officer, his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy freighters, totaling 10,000 tons, and the damaging of an additional enemy freighter of 4,800 tons. His coolness and devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evading enemy countermeasures. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.