Memoirs of an Infantry Officer · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Memoirs of an Infantry Officer by Siegfried Sassoon.
David Cromlech
major
Also known as Cromlech, young Cromlech, poor old David
The narrator and protagonist, an infantry officer whose experiences shape the memoir.
Aunt Evelyn
supporting
Also known as Poor Aunt Evelyn, Evelyn
The narrator's supportive aunt, a recurring figure in his home life.
Barton
supporting
Also known as old man Barton, God Barton, poor old Barton, Old man Barton, old Barton, shortsighted Barton
A fellow officer and friend of the narrator, often seen in training and at the front.
Mr. Markington
supporting
Also known as Markington
An officer acquaintance, part of the narrator's social and military circle.
Durley
supporting
Also known as old Julian, Julian, Julian Durley
A senior officer and mentor figure to the narrator.
The Colonel
supporting
Also known as The Colonel
Commanding officer of the battalion, a recurring authority figure.
Thornton Tyrrell
supporting
Also known as Tyrrell
A fellow officer, often involved in the narrator's wartime experiences.
Dottrell
supporting
Also known as Joe, old Joe, Joe Dottrell
A soldier in the narrator's unit, known for his distinct personality.
Colonel Kinjack
supporting
Also known as Kinjack, a Kinjack I 'd never met before
A commanding officer the narrator encounters during his service.
Young Ormand
supporting
Also known as Ormand, Young Ormand
A young officer, part of the narrator's circle at the front.
Birdie Mansfield
supporting
Also known as Mansfield, poor Birdie, Birdie, Even Birdie Mansfield
A fellow officer, remembered for his character and fate.
The Doctor
supporting
Also known as The Doctor, The doctor
Medical officer who appears during the narrator's injuries and illnesses.
Kendle
minor
Also known as young Kendle, Lance - Corporal Kendle
A soldier in the narrator's unit, mentioned in various episodes.
The Germans
supporting
Also known as Germans, The Germans, God the Germans
The enemy forces, a constant presence in the war narrative.
Captain Huxtable
minor
An officer, possibly in a staff or command role.
Mick O'Brien
minor
Also known as O'Brien
A soldier with a distinct Irish identity in the narrator's unit.
Ralph Wilmot
minor
Also known as Wilmot
A fellow officer, part of the narrator's social and military life.
Flook
minor
Also known as Poor Flook, good old Flook, Somehow Flook
A soldier in the narrator's company, known for his loyalty.
Mr. Farrell
minor
Also known as Dear old Mr. Farrell
An older acquaintance, possibly a family friend or local figure.
Captain Leake
minor
Also known as Leake
An officer, possibly in a training or staff role.
Rees
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Mr. Parkins
minor
Also known as Parkins
An acquaintance, possibly in a civilian or administrative role.
Lady Asterisk
minor
A society figure, part of the narrator's home social circle.
The Captain
minor
Also known as The Captain
A generic captain, often in a specific scene or role.
Young Allgood
minor
Also known as Allgood
A young officer in the narrator's unit.
Strangford
minor
An officer or soldier mentioned in passing.
Young Fernby
minor
Also known as Fernby, Little Fernby, gallant young Fernby, dark - haired little Fernby
A young officer, noted for his appearance and character.
Patterson
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
The Manchesters
minor
Also known as Manchesters
A regiment mentioned in the war context.
The Medical Officer
minor
Medical officer, distinct from the doctor, in a specific scene.
Johnson
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
An Urbane Artillery General
minor
A general officer, noted for his demeanor.
Major-General Whincop
minor
Also known as General Whincop, Whincop
A divisional commander, mentioned in the war narrative.
Moffat
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Lord Asterisk
minor
Also known as sceptical old Lord Asterisk, old Lord Asterisk
A society figure, part of the narrator's home circle.
A Captain in the Next Chair
minor
An unnamed captain, present in a specific scene.
My Servant
minor
Also known as My servant
The narrator's personal servant, a recurring minor figure.
Jenkins
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Dunning
minor
Also known as Lt . Dunning, irrelevant Dunning
A lieutenant, noted as irrelevant in a specific context.
Officers
minor
Also known as Officers
Generic group of officers, often in a collective scene.
The Cameronian Officers
minor
Also known as The Cameronian officers
Officers of the Cameronian regiment, mentioned collectively.
Fewnings
minor
A family or group mentioned in the narrative.
The Boches
minor
Also known as the poor old Boches
A colloquial term for the Germans, used in the narrative.
Protheroe
minor
Also known as Miss Protheroe
A woman, possibly a family acquaintance or romantic interest.
Allenby
minor
Also known as General Allenby
A historical general, mentioned in the war context.
Popsy
minor
A nickname for a person, possibly a child or pet.
Captain Macnair
minor
Also known as young Captain Macnair, Macnair
A young captain, part of the narrator's military circle.
Shirley
minor
A person mentioned, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.
2nd Lt. Sherston
minor
Also known as Sherston
A second lieutenant, possibly the narrator's alias or a separate character.
Two Officers
minor
Also known as Two officers
Two unnamed officers, present in a specific scene.
Holman
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Perrin
minor
Also known as Whereupon Perrin
A person mentioned, possibly in a specific incident.
Captain Munro
minor
A captain, mentioned in the narrative.
Richard Cobden
minor
Also known as Cobden, Richard
A historical figure, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
The Officers
minor
Generic group of officers, often in a collective scene.
A Genial Doctor
minor
A doctor, noted for his pleasant demeanor.
The Quartermaster
minor
Also known as The old Quartermaster
The quartermaster, responsible for supplies.
Sergeant Miles
minor
Also known as Miles
A sergeant in the narrator's unit.
Major Robson
minor
Also known as Robson
A major, mentioned in the narrative.
Stephen Colwood
minor
Also known as Stephen
A person, possibly a friend or relative of the narrator.
Colonel Easby
minor
Also known as poor Colonel Easby, The Colonel
A colonel, mentioned in a specific incident.
Bates
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
The Generals
minor
Generic group of generals, often in a collective scene.
The General
minor
A specific general, mentioned in the narrative.
The Other Officers There
minor
Other officers present in a specific scene.
Corporal O'Brien
minor
Also known as O'Brien
A corporal, possibly the same as Mick O'Brien.
An Officer
minor
An unnamed officer, present in a specific scene.
Bill Eaves
minor
A person, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.
Harris
minor
Also known as young Harris
A young soldier or officer.
Anthony Trollope
minor
Also known as Trollope
A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
White
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
The Irish
minor
Also known as The Royal Irish, the Royal Irish
A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
Old Colonel Hesmon
minor
Also known as Colonel Hesmon, Hesmon
An old colonel, mentioned in the narrative.
Squire Maundle
minor
A squire, possibly a local landowner.
Butley
minor
A place or person, mentioned in the narrative.
Kangar
minor
A person or place, mentioned in the narrative.
Dick Tiltwood
minor
A person, possibly a friend or relative.
Master George
minor
Also known as Mr. Lloyd George, George
A person, possibly a political figure or acquaintance.
Woolman
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Edmunds
minor
Also known as Poor Edmunds
A person, possibly a soldier, noted as poor.
Dicky
minor
A nickname for a person, possibly a soldier.
Arthur
minor
A person, possibly a friend or relative.
Major Macartney
minor
A major, mentioned in the narrative.
Young Holt
minor
Also known as Holt
A young officer or soldier.
Sergeant Baldock
minor
Also known as Baldock
A sergeant in the narrator's unit.
A Gunner (Forward Observation Officer)
minor
A gunner serving as forward observation officer.
Strangers
minor
Generic strangers, present in a specific scene.
Young Brock
minor
A young person, possibly a soldier.
Dixon
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
The Old Batt
minor
Also known as Batt, the Batt, The Batt
A nickname for a person, possibly an officer.
Milton
minor
Also known as John Milton
A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
Rousseau
minor
Also known as Jean Jacques Rousseau
A historical philosopher, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
The Cams
minor
A group, possibly a regiment or family.
The French
minor
The French people or army, mentioned in the war context.
The Flintshire Fusiliers
minor
Also known as Fusiliers, The Flintshire Fusiliers
A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
Mametz
minor
Also known as Mametz Wood
A place, site of a battle.
Brigade
minor
A military unit, mentioned in the narrative.
Worgan
minor
A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
Asbestos Bill
minor
Also known as Asbestos Bill "
A nickname for a person, possibly a soldier.
Haig
minor
Also known as Field - Marshal Haig
A historical general, mentioned in the war context.
Robinson Crusoe
minor
Also known as Crusoe
A literary character, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
The British
minor
Also known as the British
The British people or army, mentioned in the war context.
Mr. Blank
minor
An unnamed person, used as a placeholder.
Orderly Room
minor
A place, the administrative office of a unit.
Battalion
minor
Also known as the Battalion
The military unit, mentioned as a collective.
Adjutant
minor
The adjutant, a staff officer.
The Cameronians
minor
Also known as Cameronians
A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
Hardy
minor
Also known as Thomas Hardy
A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
Lamb
minor
A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
Winchell
minor
Also known as young Winchell
A young person, possibly a soldier.
