General Pershing

General Pershing refers to John J.

Pershing (1860–1948), the American military commander who led U.S. forces in World War I.

He held the rank of General of the Armies, the highest possible rank in the U.S.

Army.

The name appears in military history discussions and as a namesake for streets, schools, and monuments: Fort Pershing, Pershing Square.

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