His nickname is Black Jack
General John J. Pershing, aka "Black Jack" Pershing.
The World War I army commander was John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948).
US Army General Pershing led US Ground Forces in France in WW One. General John "Black Jack" Pershing
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His nickname is Black Jack
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"Black Jack" or "N*gger Jack".
General John J. Pershing (World War I). His nickname was "Black Jack."
General "Black Jack" Pershing, a graduate of West Point, where he earned the nickname. After WWI, he rose to rank of "General of the Armies of the United States - a rank created specially for him.
General John J. Pershing (World War I). His nickname was "Black Jack."
John Joseph Pershing commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. He holds the first United States officer service number (O-1), and was nicknamed Black Jack.
He was called Black Jack as a young officer because he commanded black troopers in the 1oth US Cavalry.
In 1897, Pershing returned to West Point to teach tactics. It was here that cadets, who were angered by his strict discipline, began calling him "Ni**er Jack" in reference to his time with the 10th Cavalry. This was later relaxed to "Black Jack" which became Pershing's nickname.
General John J. Pershing, aka "Black Jack" Pershing.
The World War I army commander was John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948).