The Sippican Historical Society recently received the military medals of long-time Marion resident, George W. Carrington. Upon his death, Carrington’s good friend, John P. Kendall of Marion, received the colonel’s medals, which Mr. Kendall had framed and then donated to the Society. The Sippican Historical Society has hung the medals, along with Col. Carrington’s obituary, in its Museum.
Col. Carrington was born on January 5, 1921 and died February 21, 2015. He graduated from Yale University in 1942, after which he began an illustrious career in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in the Pacific theatre during WWII, where he received many medals including the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. He also received medals for his service in the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.
After his military career, he earned a Doctorate in Chinese History from Oxford University in England. He also wrote many books and served as Dean of Faculty at the Marine Military Academy. The Sippican Historical Society invites the community to visit its Museum and to view the impressive collection of Col. Carrington’s medals.