# The Red Badge of Courage — Character guide

> Key figures in The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.

- [Henry Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/henry_fleming.md): A young Union soldier grappling with fear and courage during his first battle.
- [Jim Conklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/jim_conklin.md): A confident soldier and friend of Henry who dies tragically from battle wounds.
- [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/wilson.md): A boastful soldier who becomes a loyal friend to Henry after initial bravado.
- [the general](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/the_general.md): A commanding officer who directs troops and observes the battle from afar.
- [the colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A regimental commander who leads the men in battle.
- [the officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/the_officer.md): A mounted officer who delivers orders and comments on the regiment's performance.
- [Bill Smithers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/bill_smithers.md): A soldier who is wounded and carried to the rear during battle.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/jack.md): A soldier who jokes and interacts with the regiment.
- [Tom Jamison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/tom_jamison.md): A soldier mentioned briefly in camp conversations.
- [Carrott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/carrott.md): A soldier who is wounded and later dies from his injuries.
- [Jimmie Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/jimmie_rogers.md): A soldier who is wounded and cries out in pain.
- [MacChesnay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/macchesnay.md): A soldier who argues and fights with another soldier in camp.
- [Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/taylor.md): A soldier who is wounded and helped by Henry.
- [Whiterside](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/whiterside.md): A soldier who reports the enemy's approach to the regiment.
- [Hannises' battery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_badge_of_courage_se/characters/hannises_battery.md): An artillery battery that fires on the enemy during battle.

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