Ernest Albert Garlington
Ernest Albert Garlington (February 20, 1853 – October 16, 1934) was a United States Army general who received the Medal of Honor for his participation in the Wounded Knee Massacre during the Indian Wars.
Ernest Albert Garlington | |
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| Born | February 20, 1853 Newberry, South Carolina, US |
| Died | October 16, 1934 (aged 81) San Diego, California, US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1876–1917 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-13110 |
| Unit | 7th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars Wounded Knee Massacre Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Inspector General of the Army; member, General Staff of the Army (1906-17) |
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