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430 pts#8 of 11 global
- U.S. Army: #8 of 9
- Infantry: #3 of 5
- See list: #2 of 2
- Indian Wars: #1 of 1
- Apache Wars: #1 of 1
- Sioux Wars: #1 of 1
- Spanish–American War: #1 of 1
- Battle of San Juan Hill: #1 of 1
- Philippine–American War: #1 of 1
- Moro Rebellion: #1 of 1
- Second Battle of Bud Dajo: #1 of 1
- Battle of Bud Bagsak: #1 of 1
- Russo-Japanese War (observer): #1 of 1
- Border War: #1 of 1
- Pancho Villa Expedition: #1 of 1
- World War I: #5 of 5
- German Spring Offensive: #1 of 1
- Battle of Hamel: #1 of 1
- Battle of Belleau Wood: #1 of 1
- Second Battle of the Marne: #1 of 1
- Battle of Château-Thierry: #1 of 1
- Second Battle of Soissons: #1 of 1
- Hundred Days Offensive: #1 of 1
- Battle of Saint-Mihiel: #1 of 1
- Meuse-Argonne Offensive: #1 of 1
John J. Pershing
General of the Armies, U.S. Army
See listIndian WarsApache WarsSioux WarsSpanish–American WarBattle of San Juan HillPhilippine–American WarMoro RebellionSecond Battle of Bud DajoBattle of Bud BagsakRusso-Japanese War (observer)Border WarPancho Villa ExpeditionWorld War IGerman Spring OffensiveBattle of HamelBattle of Belleau WoodSecond Battle of the MarneBattle of Château-ThierrySecond Battle of SoissonsHundred Days OffensiveBattle of Saint-MihielMeuse-Argonne Offensive
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.
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Score Breakdown
Air Force Cross (United States)(75 pts × 1)
+75Medal of Honor (U.S. Air Force)(100 pts × 1)
+100Silver Star(33 pts × 1)
+33Indian Campaign Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Spanish Campaign Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Army of Cuban Occupation Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Philippine Campaign Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Mexican Service Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Army of Occupation of Germany Medal(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0National Order of Merit (Paraguay)(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Czechoslovak War Cross 1918(USM-25: not scored (non-heroism / decorative award))
0Navy Cross(75 pts × 1)
+75Combat Theater Bonus(23 war(s)/theater(s) × 5 pts)
+115Combat Leadership Bonus(Unit-level command in combat)
+10Multi-Service/Multi-War Bonus (5%)(5% of 408 pts)
+20Total (rounded to nearest 5)430 pts