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Which rank did John J. Pershing achieve in his lifetime, the highest possible in the United States Army?

  • General of the Army

  • General of the Armies

  • Field Marshal

  • Supreme Commander

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John J. Pershing is the only American to be promoted in his own lifetime to General of the Armies, the highest possible rank in the United States Army. This is a testament to his significant contributions to the military.
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