Ernest Albert Garlington was a general in the United States Army who served during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1853, Garlington's military career was defined by his service during the Indian Wars, a series of conflicts in the American West.\n\nGarlington is historically noted for his participation in the Wounded Knee Massacre, an event for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He lived until 1934, leaving behind a legacy tied to this period of American military history.