Meet General John Joseph Pershing

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John Joseph PershingBirth: September 13, 1860 Death: July 15, 1948

Service/Branch: United States Army

Rank: General Unit: Army Chief of Staff

Awards:

Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal

Silver Star Legion D’honneur

Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Bath