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U.S. Army
Garlington, Ernest Albert
Garlington, Ernest Albert
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1890
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry,
HometownNewberry Hill, South Carolina
Citation

Distinguished gallantry.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1890

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