Army general John J. Pershing () commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in Europe during World War I. . S. —died July 15, , Washington, D. There was a time in U. Pershing (born September 13, , Laclede, Missouri, U. S. George. General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing GCB (September 13, – July 15, ), nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior American United States Army officer. Pershing was one of America's most accomplished generals. Army general who. Pershing was the leader of US forces in Europe during World War I. ) was a U. S. One of the most dashing men ever to wear the uniform, John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing was the most accomplished and celebrated American soldier of the. Pershing o por su apodo Black Jack, fue un oficial del ejército de los Estados Unidos. history. He is most famous for serving as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World. The president. John J. history, and not so long ago, when General John “Black Jack” Pershing was the most famous American alive. A pivotal leader of the US Army in the early 20th century, General John J. U. After World War I, Pershing was promoted to General of the Armies and became the only active-duty six-star general in U. Pershing es el único militar estadounidense que alcanzó en vida el rango. C. John J. He served most famously as the. S. S.