Biography:Led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and the only person to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest rank ever held in the US Army.
Died:July 15, 1948 (aged 87) Cause of Death: Coronary artery disease
Married Life
1905-01-26 General officer John J. Pershing (44) weds Helen Frances
Historical Events
1917-02-05 The last of the American troops commanded by General John Pershing leave Mexico; President Carranza will be assassinated within the next year
1917-05-18 First units of the American Expeditionary Force, commanded by General John J. Pershing, is ordered to France
1919-09-10 NYC welcomes home General John J. Pershing and 25,000 WWI soldiers