John Pershing
Senior officer
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing GCB, nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior American United States Army officer. He served most famously as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I from 1917 to 1920. Wikipedia
Born: September 13, 1860, Laclede, MO
Died: July 15, 1948 (age 87 years), Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, and more
Education: Truman State University, United States Military Academy, US Army War College, and more
Organizations founded: Pershing Rifles, United States Army Band, Reserve Officers Association, and more
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