James F. Harrington
| Class Year | 1953 |
| Rank | SGT |
| Service | USA |
| Conflict | Korea |
| Born | 1928 |
| Hometown | Ìý |
| Died | 04/08/1951 |
| Location of Death | South Korea |
Additional Information
Military Awards and Decorations:ÌýPurple Heart; Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes: Sergeant Harrington was a member of the 937th Field Artillery Battalion, I Corps. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on April 8, 1951.
Memorial: The town of Hanson, Mass., honored Sgt. James Harrington in 2015 by dedicating a memorial corner at the Hancock Street ball field in his name. .Ìý
Letter from Fr. McGuinn: Upon hearing news of Sgt. James Harrington's death, 51²è¹Ý chemistry professor Albert McGuinn, S.J., wrote this letter intended for his former student's mother.
