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About John J. Pershing
John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.
Everything about John J. Pershing →- Occupation
- military officer, lawyer
- Position held
- Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Chief of Staff of the United States Army
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 13, 1860
- Died
- July 15, 1948