The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, CPL Garland Austin Herrington, RA18283895, who died in the service of his country on November 28th, 1950 in North Korea. The cause of death was listed as Captured-Died POW. At the time of his death Garland was 20 years of age. He was from Alexandria, Louisiana. Garland's Military Occupation Specialty was 4745-Light Weapons Infantryman.

The decorations earned by CPL Garland Austin Herrington include: the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

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Sergeant Herrington was a member of the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 28, 1950 and died while a prisoner on July 11, 1951. Sergeant Herrington was awarded the Combat Infantrymans Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

Garland was my uncle! he was my fathers brother, i did not know him , but i heard many many wonderful stories about him !rest in peace Garland! we miss and love you! (Jon Herrington)

Garland remains were recovered and he is buried in: NICHOLS CEMETERY, GARDNER, LA