Character guide

Henry Fleming

major

Also known as the youth, Fleming, Henry

A young Union soldier grappling with fear and courage during his first battle.

Jim Conklin

supporting

Also known as Jim, the tall soldier

A confident soldier and friend of Henry who dies tragically from battle wounds.

Wilson

supporting

Also known as the loud soldier

A boastful soldier who becomes a loyal friend to Henry after initial bravado.

the general

minor

Also known as the general

A commanding officer who directs troops and observes the battle from afar.

the colonel

minor

Also known as the colonel

A regimental commander who leads the men in battle.

the officer

minor

Also known as the officer, an officer

A mounted officer who delivers orders and comments on the regiment's performance.

Bill Smithers

minor

Also known as Bill

A soldier who is wounded and carried to the rear during battle.

Jack

minor

A soldier who jokes and interacts with the regiment.

Tom Jamison

minor

Also known as Tom

A soldier mentioned briefly in camp conversations.

Carrott

minor

A soldier who is wounded and later dies from his injuries.

Jimmie Rogers

minor

A soldier who is wounded and cries out in pain.

MacChesnay

minor

A soldier who argues and fights with another soldier in camp.

Taylor

minor

A soldier who is wounded and helped by Henry.

Whiterside

minor

A soldier who reports the enemy's approach to the regiment.

Hannises' battery

minor

Also known as Hannises

An artillery battery that fires on the enemy during battle.