Cutting his teeth fighting Indians in the 1880's, he fought and helped defeat the Spanish in Cuba. He went on to put down the Islamist Moro Rebellion in the Philippines, hunted the Mexican raider Pancho Villa, observed the Japanese-Russian War, and led US Forces in WWI.
Blackjack Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) has earned his place amongst Great American Generals. His nickname "Black Jack" stemmed from his command of the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment.