Posted on Aug 23, 2016
What is the absolute highest rank in the US Army?
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There is the highest rank and then there is the highest titled position in the US Army. Highest Rank goes to General of the Armies of the United States of America General George Washington (posthumously from 1976). General George Washington held the rank of full General and title position of Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
John J. Pershing was the only person in history to hold the rank of General of the Armies while serving on active duty. In 1919, to honor his service in World War I, Congress authorized the promotion of Pershing to the rank of "General of the Armies of the United States", President Woodrow Wilson, in accordance with Public Law 66-45, promoted Pershing to that same rank. The rank was primarily intended to recognize Pershing's performance as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces.
John J. Pershing was the only person in history to hold the rank of General of the Armies while serving on active duty. In 1919, to honor his service in World War I, Congress authorized the promotion of Pershing to the rank of "General of the Armies of the United States", President Woodrow Wilson, in accordance with Public Law 66-45, promoted Pershing to that same rank. The rank was primarily intended to recognize Pershing's performance as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Three people have been appointed as 6 star generals: Washington, Pershing, and MacArthur. Pershing was the only living appointee, but never wore more than three stars. Rank is a circle of 5 stars with Eagle in the center.
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SSG Raymond Minze
Sorry Maj Taylor, MacArthur was never promoted to six stars; although there were some who wanted to along with Bradley.
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The highest rank in Army history is 5 star General of the Army, Bradley was the last one, so the current is 4 star General
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The last to retire was Omar Bradley. http://www.historyguy.com/5-star-military.htm
The History Guy: Five-Star Generals and Admirals of the United States
Listing of five-star generals and admirals of the United States military.
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