Pershing Rifles - Definition and Overview

Pershing Rifles was founded by General of the Armies John J. Pershing, in 1891.

Quotes

• The purpose of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is to develop, to the highest degree possible, outstanding traits of leadership, military science, military bearing, and discipline within the framework of a military oriented, honorary fraternity." —General of the Armies John J. Pershing

Notable Alumni

• Colin Powell
• Nelson F. Gibbs
• Larry Ellis
• Curtis LeMay
• Paul Mikolashek
• William Ward
• John Doesburg
• Keith McNamara
• Jack Keane
• Hugh Shelton
• Michael Spigelmire
• Arthur Dean
• Doug Dollar
• Michael Rochelle
• Bob Winzinger
• James Earl Jones
• G. Gordon Liddy
• Charles McGee
• Charles Burton Robbins
• Elvis J. Stahr
• Edward Korte

Pershing Rifles

• Offical Web Site of the National Society of Pershing Rifles (http://nhq.pershingrifles.com/)