John J. Pershing, American general (born 1860)

John J. Pershing

American army officer (1860–1948)

General of the Armies 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…