John J. Pershing

1860–1948 (age 88)

Military General

About John J. Pershing

John J. Pershing (1860–1948) lived to age 88. They were a military general. Born in Laclede, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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