John J. Pershing
United States Army general in World War I.
The record
John J. Pershing was a United States Army general in World War I. Born on 13 September 1860 in Laclede, Pershing died on 15 July 1948 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 87.
Positions held include Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1921–1924) and Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Pershing studied at United States Military Academy and United States Army War College. Honours include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 59 languages, John J. Pershing is No. 4,013 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 September 1860, Laclede
- Died
- 15 July 1948, Washington, D.C. (aged 87)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, lawyer
- Nickname
- Black Jack
- Field
- Military
- Education
- United States Military Academy, United States Army War College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 59
Did you know
Was 61 when first chief of Staff of the United States Army (1921).
Lived to 87.
Shares a birthday with Roald Dahl and Thomas Müller.
Has a Wikipedia article in 59 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1921–1924Chief of Staff of the United States Army
- —Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Connections
- SpouseHelen Frances Warren
- SpouseMicheline Resco
- ChildWarren Pershing
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour1918
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath1918
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold1918
- Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari1922
- Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta1928
- Pulitzer Prize for History1932
- Silver Star
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class
- Knight Commander of the Military Order of Savoy
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- Order of Prince Danilo I
- Order of the Redeemer
- Order of the Liberator
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