# Captain Jinks, Hero — Character guide

> Key figures in Captain Jinks, Hero by Ernest Howard Crosby.

- [Sam Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sam_jinks.md): The protagonist, a young man who becomes a military hero and faces various adventures.
- [Cleary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cleary.md): A fellow cadet and friend of Sam Jinks, often involved in his exploits.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/the_general.md): A high-ranking military officer who commands troops and oversees operations.
- [Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/smith.md): A loyal cadet and companion to Sam Jinks at the military academy.
- [Carlos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/carlos.md): A character encountered during the Cubapines campaign, possibly a local ally.
- [Gomaldo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/gomaldo.md): A character involved in the events in the Cubapines, likely a local figure.
- [Marian Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/marian_hunter.md): A love interest or female acquaintance of Sam Jinks, involved in romantic subplot.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A senior military officer who commands the regiment or academy.
- [Mary Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mary_jinks.md): A female relative or acquaintance of Sam Jinks, possibly his mother or sister.
- [Jonas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/jonas.md): A character who interacts with Sam Jinks, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A medical officer who treats wounds and provides advice.
- [Josh Thatcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/josh_thatcher.md): A friend or fellow soldier of Sam Jinks, possibly from the academy.
- [Captain Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/captain_jinks.md): The title character, often referred to in the narrative as a heroic figure.
- [Count von Balderdash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/count_von_balderdash.md): A foreign count who appears as a comic or antagonistic figure.
- [Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/foster.md): A military officer, possibly a captain in the same regiment.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/the_captain.md): A generic captain, often referring to a commanding officer in scenes.
- [Captain Clark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/captain_clark.md): A military captain who serves alongside Sam Jinks.
- [Mr. Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mr_saunders.md): A civilian or officer who interacts with the cadets.
- [Reddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/reddy.md): An older character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Colonel Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/colonel_jinks.md): A senior Jinks family member, possibly Sam's father or uncle.
- [Colonel James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/colonel_james.md): A military colonel who appears in the story.
- [Mr. Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mr_jackson.md): A character who interacts with the main cast, possibly a local.
- [Tommy Atkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/tommy_atkins.md): A common soldier figure, possibly a friend of Sam Jinks.
- [Mr. Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mr_jinks.md): A male Jinks family member, possibly Sam's father.
- [The Emperor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/the_emperor.md): A foreign emperor encountered during the Cubapines campaign.
- [Chung Tu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/chung_tu.md): A Chinese or foreign character involved in the later adventures.
- [Dr. Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/dr_taylor.md): A doctor who provides medical care in the story.
- [Joe Corker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/joe_corker.md): A fellow soldier or cadet, possibly a friend of Sam.
- [Old Amen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/old_amen.md): A religious or elderly figure who appears in the story.
- [George Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/george_jinks.md): Sam Jinks's uncle, a family member who appears in the narrative.
- [Starkie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/starkie.md): A character mentioned in the story, possibly a soldier.
- [Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/burton.md): A military colonel who appears in the narrative.
- [Señor Garcia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/senor_garcia.md): A Spanish or local character encountered in the Cubapines.
- [Private Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/private_jinks.md): Sam Jinks when serving as a private soldier.
- [Miss Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/miss_hunter.md): A female character, possibly related to Marian Hunter.
- [General Meriden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_meriden.md): A general who appears in the military storyline.
- [Cope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cope.md): An inventor who creates devices used in the story.
- [Rev. Mr. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/rev_mr_parker.md): A clergyman who appears in the narrative.
- [Admiral Hercules](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/admiral_hercules.md): A naval admiral involved in the military campaign.
- [Yankee Doodle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/yankee_doodle.md): A character or mascot figure, possibly a horse or person.
- [Old Gory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/old_gory.md): A character with a colorful name, possibly a soldier.
- [General Laughter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_laughter.md): A general with a humorous name, possibly a comic figure.
- [General Taffy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_taffy.md): A general who appears in the later part of the story.
- [Old Miss Blunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/old_miss_blunt.md): An elderly female character who appears briefly.
- [General Gramp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_gramp.md): A general mentioned in the military context.
- [Mr. Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mr_tucker.md): A character who interacts with the main cast.
- [General Baluna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_baluna.md): A foreign general encountered in the Cubapines.
- [Canon Gleed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/canon_gleed.md): A clergyman or canon who appears in the story.
- [Bludyard Stripling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/bludyard_stripling.md): A character with a distinctive name, possibly a soldier.
- [Mrs. Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mrs_jinks.md): Sam Jinks's mother or a female Jinks family member.
- [Tom Slade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/tom_slade.md): A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a soldier.
- [Old Mrs. Crane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/old_mrs_crane.md): An elderly female character who appears briefly.
- [Mose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/mose.md): A character mentioned in the story, possibly a servant.
- [Skinner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/skinner.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [V Slowburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/v_slowburgh.md): A character associated with the town of Slowburgh.
- [Hero Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/hero_jinks.md): A title or nickname for Sam Jinks as a hero.
- [General Notice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/general_notice.md): A general who appears in the later part of the story.
- [Lord Bobbets](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/lord_bobbets.md): A lord or nobleman who appears in the story.
- [Sally Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/sally_watson.md): A female character who appears in the narrative.
- [Cadet Jinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/cadet_jinks.md): Sam Jinks as a cadet at the military academy.
- [Davy Black](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/davy_black.md): A character who appears in the story, possibly a soldier.
- [Squire Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/squire_jones.md): A local squire who appears in the narrative.
- [Rev. Dr. Amen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_jinks_hero_se/characters/rev_dr_amen.md): A clergyman with a doctoral title who appears in the story.

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