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