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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, D.C. 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.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948

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