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John
Joseph
Pershing
September 13, 1860

–

July 15, 1948

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John J. Pershing graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1886. From July 1, 1921 to September 13, 1924, he served as the 10th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and retired in 1924 as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General John Joseph Pershing, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as a token of the gratitude of the American people to the Commander of our armies in the field for his distinguished services, and in appreciation of the success which our armies have achieved under his leadership.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Captain (Cavalry) John Joseph Pershing, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 15, 1913
    Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement V, 1941

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier General (Infantry) John Joseph Pershing, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action against hostile fanatical Moros at Mount Bagsak, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 15 June 1913. Brigadier General Pershing personally assumed command of the assaulting line at the most critical period when only about 15 yards from the last Moro position. His encouragement and splendid example of personal heroism resulted in a general advance and the prompt capture of the hostile stronghold.