General of the Army (USA)

:Please see "General of the Army" for other nations which use this rank

General of the Armies

An even higher rank, that being General of the Armies of the United States, has only been conferred twice in the history of the United States armed forces. The title of General of the Armies of the United States was created when General John J. Pershing accepted the commission on 8 September 1919, was retired with that rank on 13 September 1924. He held the rank until his death on 15 July 1948.

Related Topics:
General of the Armies of the United States - United States armed forces - General - John J. Pershing - 8 September - 1919 - 13 September - 1924 - 15 July - 1948

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Joint Resolution of Congress, Public Law 94-479, dated 11 October 1976 provided for the posthumous appointment of George Washington to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States, such appointment to take effect on 4 July 1976. This resolution stated that "it is considered fitting and proper that no officer of the United States Army should outrank Lieutenant General George Washington".

Related Topics:
11 October - 1976 - Posthumous - George Washington - 4 July

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~