Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing General John Pershing was one of the greatest military commanders and leaders of the last century. His dedication to his men, his job, his loyalty to country and his sense of honor created one of the best leaders our country has ever seen. John J. Pershing was born on 13 Sept. 1860, to the son of a railroad section boss in Laclede, Linn County Missouri. He was born to a family …showed first 75 words of 1183 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1183 total…Pershing is tried and true, a great American leader. <Tab/>Throughout his life, John Pershing was true to his country, maintained his loyalty and honor, held close his sense of duty and never gave up. He showed personal courage on the battlefield, and also showed caring and understanding with his subordinates. Pershing was a man of all ages, and is still one of the greatest American military commanders of all time.