Pershing graduated from West Point in the summer of 1886 ranked 30th in his class of 77; he was commended by the Superintendent of West Point, General Wesley Merritt, for high leadership skills and possessing "superb ability".
Pershing graduated from West Point in the summer of 1886 ranked 30th in his class of 77, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was commended by the Superintendent, General Wesley Merritt, for superior leadership skills and "superb ability".