General John J. Pershing, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) commander, refused to break up US units to serve as mere reinforcements for British Empire and French units.
Jenderal John J. Pershing, komandan Pasukan Ekspedisi Amerika Serikat (AEF), menolak memecah pasukan A.S. agar dipakai sebagai bantuan untuk pasukan Imperium Britania dan Prancis.