# Memoirs of an Infantry Officer — Character guide

> Key figures in Memoirs of an Infantry Officer by Siegfried Sassoon.

- [David Cromlech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/david_cromlech.md): The narrator and protagonist, an infantry officer whose experiences shape the memoir.
- [Aunt Evelyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/aunt_evelyn.md): The narrator's supportive aunt, a recurring figure in his home life.
- [Barton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/barton.md): A fellow officer and friend of the narrator, often seen in training and at the front.
- [Mr. Markington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/mr_markington.md): An officer acquaintance, part of the narrator's social and military circle.
- [Durley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/durley.md): A senior officer and mentor figure to the narrator.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_colonel.md): Commanding officer of the battalion, a recurring authority figure.
- [Thornton Tyrrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/thornton_tyrrell.md): A fellow officer, often involved in the narrator's wartime experiences.
- [Dottrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/dottrell.md): A soldier in the narrator's unit, known for his distinct personality.
- [Colonel Kinjack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/colonel_kinjack.md): A commanding officer the narrator encounters during his service.
- [Young Ormand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/young_ormand.md): A young officer, part of the narrator's circle at the front.
- [Birdie Mansfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/birdie_mansfield.md): A fellow officer, remembered for his character and fate.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_doctor.md): Medical officer who appears during the narrator's injuries and illnesses.
- [Kendle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/kendle.md): A soldier in the narrator's unit, mentioned in various episodes.
- [The Germans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_germans.md): The enemy forces, a constant presence in the war narrative.
- [Captain Huxtable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/captain_huxtable.md): An officer, possibly in a staff or command role.
- [Mick O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/mick_obrien.md): A soldier with a distinct Irish identity in the narrator's unit.
- [Ralph Wilmot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/ralph_wilmot.md): A fellow officer, part of the narrator's social and military life.
- [Flook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/flook.md): A soldier in the narrator's company, known for his loyalty.
- [Mr. Farrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/mr_farrell.md): An older acquaintance, possibly a family friend or local figure.
- [Captain Leake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/captain_leake.md): An officer, possibly in a training or staff role.
- [Rees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/rees.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mr. Parkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/mr_parkins.md): An acquaintance, possibly in a civilian or administrative role.
- [Lady Asterisk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/lady_asterisk.md): A society figure, part of the narrator's home social circle.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_captain.md): A generic captain, often in a specific scene or role.
- [Strangford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/strangford.md): An officer or soldier mentioned in passing.
- [Young Fernby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/young_fernby.md): A young officer, noted for his appearance and character.
- [Patterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/patterson.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Manchesters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_manchesters.md): A regiment mentioned in the war context.
- [The Medical Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_medical_officer.md): Medical officer, distinct from the doctor, in a specific scene.
- [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/johnson.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [An Urbane Artillery General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/an_urbane_artillery_general.md): A general officer, noted for his demeanor.
- [Major-General Whincop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/major_general_whincop.md): A divisional commander, mentioned in the war narrative.
- [Moffat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/moffat.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Lord Asterisk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/lord_asterisk.md): A society figure, part of the narrator's home circle.
- [A Captain in the Next Chair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/a_captain_in_the_next_chair.md): An unnamed captain, present in a specific scene.
- [My Servant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/my_servant.md): The narrator's personal servant, a recurring minor figure.
- [Jenkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/jenkins.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Dunning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/dunning.md): A lieutenant, noted as irrelevant in a specific context.
- [Officers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/officers.md): Generic group of officers, often in a collective scene.
- [The Cameronian Officers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_cameronian_officers.md): Officers of the Cameronian regiment, mentioned collectively.
- [Fewnings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/fewnings.md): A family or group mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Boches](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_boches.md): A colloquial term for the Germans, used in the narrative.
- [Protheroe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/protheroe.md): A woman, possibly a family acquaintance or romantic interest.
- [Allenby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/allenby.md): A historical general, mentioned in the war context.
- [Popsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/popsy.md): A nickname for a person, possibly a child or pet.
- [Captain Macnair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/captain_macnair.md): A young captain, part of the narrator's military circle.
- [Shirley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/shirley.md): A person mentioned, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.
- [2nd Lt. Sherston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/2nd_lt_sherston.md): A second lieutenant, possibly the narrator's alias or a separate character.
- [Two Officers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/two_officers.md): Two unnamed officers, present in a specific scene.
- [Holman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/holman.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Perrin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/perrin.md): A person mentioned, possibly in a specific incident.
- [Richard Cobden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/richard_cobden.md): A historical figure, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [The Officers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_officers.md): Generic group of officers, often in a collective scene.
- [A Genial Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/a_genial_doctor.md): A doctor, noted for his pleasant demeanor.
- [The Quartermaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_quartermaster.md): The quartermaster, responsible for supplies.
- [Stephen Colwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/stephen_colwood.md): A person, possibly a friend or relative of the narrator.
- [Colonel Easby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/colonel_easby.md): A colonel, mentioned in a specific incident.
- [Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/bates.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Generals](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_generals.md): Generic group of generals, often in a collective scene.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_general.md): A specific general, mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Other Officers There](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_other_officers_there.md): Other officers present in a specific scene.
- [Corporal O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/corporal_obrien.md): A corporal, possibly the same as Mick O'Brien.
- [An Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/an_officer.md): An unnamed officer, present in a specific scene.
- [Bill Eaves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/bill_eaves.md): A person, possibly a soldier or acquaintance.
- [Anthony Trollope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/anthony_trollope.md): A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/white.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Irish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_irish.md): A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
- [Old Colonel Hesmon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/old_colonel_hesmon.md): An old colonel, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Butley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/butley.md): A place or person, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Kangar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/kangar.md): A person or place, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Dick Tiltwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/dick_tiltwood.md): A person, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Master George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/master_george.md): A person, possibly a political figure or acquaintance.
- [Woolman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/woolman.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Edmunds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/edmunds.md): A person, possibly a soldier, noted as poor.
- [Dicky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/dicky.md): A nickname for a person, possibly a soldier.
- [Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/arthur.md): A person, possibly a friend or relative.
- [A Gunner (Forward Observation Officer)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/a_gunner_forward_observation_officer.md): A gunner serving as forward observation officer.
- [Strangers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/strangers.md): Generic strangers, present in a specific scene.
- [Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/dixon.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Old Batt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_old_batt.md): A nickname for a person, possibly an officer.
- [Milton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/milton.md): A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [Rousseau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/rousseau.md): A historical philosopher, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [The French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_french.md): The French people or army, mentioned in the war context.
- [The Flintshire Fusiliers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_flintshire_fusiliers.md): A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
- [Brigade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/brigade.md): A military unit, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Worgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/worgan.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Asbestos Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/asbestos_bill.md): A nickname for a person, possibly a soldier.
- [Haig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/haig.md): A historical general, mentioned in the war context.
- [Robinson Crusoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/robinson_crusoe.md): A literary character, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [The British](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_british.md): The British people or army, mentioned in the war context.
- [Mr. Blank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/mr_blank.md): An unnamed person, used as a placeholder.
- [Orderly Room](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/orderly_room.md): A place, the administrative office of a unit.
- [Battalion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/battalion.md): The military unit, mentioned as a collective.
- [The Cameronians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/the_cameronians.md): A regiment, mentioned in the war context.
- [Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/hardy.md): A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.
- [Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/memoirs_of_an_infantry_officer_se/characters/lamb.md): A historical author, mentioned in a discussion or allusion.

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