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Headstone of Ernest A. Garlington
Headstone shared by 2 interments, including Ernest A. Garlington
U.S. Army · United States United States

Ernest A. Garlington

1853 – 1934
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Ernest A. Garlington served the U.S. Army. Ernest was 81 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Ernest A. Garlington
Medal of Honor Recipient Ernest A. Garlington
Headstone Front of Anna Garlington. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Front of Anna Garlington. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of Anna Garlington. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Back of Anna Garlington. Arlington National Cemetery.
Ernest A. Garlington
Ernest A. Garlington
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
29 December 1890 · At Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak. · First Lieutenant, 7th U.S. Cavalry.

Distinguished gallantry.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army December 29, 1890 · At Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak. · First Lieutenant, 7th U.S. Cavalry.
Distinguished gallantry.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 3
Grave 1735-B
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Army

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