T
he highest ranking person in the United States Army, John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing is the only person to be appointed General of the Armies of the United States in his/her lifetime. During his service, Pershing was involved with the Indian Wars, Spanish- and Philippine-American war, Russo-Japanese War, Mexican Revolution, and World War I.
Timeline
Birth- 13 Sept 1860
Laclede, Missouri
Education: To
1882
Education: Place
West Point, New York
Education: From
1880
Education: Institution
United States Military Academy at West Point
Education: To
1886
Education: From
1882
Education: Institution
North Missouri Normal School
Education: Place
Kirksville, Missouri
Gender
Male
Quote
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle"
Occupation
General of the Armies of the United States
Marriage- 1905-Ages: 55 - 44 years
Helen Frances Warren
Spouse Death Date
28 Aug 1915
1914 - 1918World War I
Rank
General
Conflict Period
World War I
Branch
Army
Served For
United States of America
Gold Star
Death- 15 Jul 1948-Age: 88 years
Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington DC
Congestive heart failure
Burial
Arlington National Cemetary
Other Facts
Mother
Ann Elizabeth Thompson
Father
John Fletcher Pershing
Also known as
"Black Jack"
Full Name
John Joseph Pershing
Also known as
John J Pershing
