Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 [Appointment of John J. Pershing to Major General]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04460 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 December 1916 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 49.4 x 39.5 cm. Order a Copy
Commission to begin on September 25, 1916. Countersigned by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Stamp indicating receipt by the Adjutant General's office dated 6 January 1917 and signed by H.P. Milam as Adjutant General. Dated when Pershing commanded the punitive expedition against Pancho Villa. Includes blue paper seal from the United States War Office.
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