Career
He was a graduate of Oswego High School in Oswego, New New York He is buried in North Scriba Union Cemetery in Scriba, New York and his grave can be found in Lot 290, which is in the 3rd row from the entrance driveway, 14th headstone from the public highway (North Road, also known as County Route 1). Global Positioning System coordinates: Datum WGS84, 43° 29" 18.9" North, 76° 23" 30.5" West Shoup joined the army from Buffalo, New York in August 1942.
The USNS Sergeant
Shoup (T-AG-175) was named in his honor.