# The Rough Riders — Character guide

> Key figures in The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt.

- [Theodore Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/theodore_roosevelt.md): Author and commander of the Rough Riders, central figure in the narrative.
- [Leonard Wood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/colonel_wood.md): Original colonel of the Rough Riders, later promoted to general.
- [Bucky O'Neill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/bucky_oneill.md): Arizona cowboy and captain, a beloved leader killed in action.
- [Allyn Capron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_capron.md): Captain of the Rough Riders, killed at Las Guasimas.
- [S. B. M. Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_young.md): Brigadier general who led the fight at Las Guasimas.
- [Joseph Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_wheeler.md): Confederate veteran and major general commanding the cavalry division.
- [John H. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/lieutenant_parker.md): Gatling gun commander whose fire support proved crucial.
- [Captain Llewellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_llewellen.md): New Mexico captain, noted for gallantry in action.
- [Woodbury Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/woodbury_kane.md): Wealthy New York socialite who served as a trooper.
- [Stephen Bonsal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/stephen_bonsal.md): War correspondent embedded with the regiment.
- [Samuel Sumner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_sumner.md): Brigadier general commanding a cavalry brigade.
- [Robb Church](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/dr_robb_church.md): Regimental surgeon who tended the wounded.
- [George Rowland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/trooper_rowland.md): A trooper noted for his service in the regiment.
- [Alexander Brodie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/major_brodie.md): Major from Arizona, a key officer in the regiment.
- [Tom Darnell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/tom_darnell.md): Young trooper from the Southwest, known for his youth.
- [Hamilton Fish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/hamilton_fish.md): Sergeant from a prominent New York family, killed in action.
- [Little McGinty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/little_mcginty.md): A small but tough trooper from the West.
- [Jack Greenway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/jack_greenway.md): Arizona cowboy and officer, known for his cheerful demeanor.
- [A. L. Mills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_mills.md): Quartermaster officer who later became colonel.
- [Bert Holderman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/bert_holderman.md): Trooper known for his loyalty and eventual wounding.
- [William R. Shafter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_shafter.md): Commanding general of the Cuban expedition.
- [Thomas Isbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/thomas_isbell.md): Trooper who served as a scout and messenger.
- [David Goodrich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/david_goodrich.md): Lieutenant and later captain in the regiment.
- [Robert L. Howze](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_howze.md): Regular army captain who fought alongside the Rough Riders.
- [Richard Harding Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/richard_harding_davis.md): Famous war correspondent covering the campaign.
- [Henry W. Lawton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_lawton.md): Major general commanding an infantry division.
- [Hamilton S. Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_hawkins.md): Brigadier general leading an infantry brigade.
- [Fortescue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/fortescue.md): A British observer with the American forces.
- [Colonel Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/colonel_weston.md): Commissary officer who helped the regiment.
- [Chaplain Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/chaplain_brown.md): Regimental chaplain who provided spiritual support.
- [Lieutenant Tiffany](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/tiffany.md): Young lieutenant killed in the assault on San Juan Hill.
- [Josephine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/josephine.md): A woman mentioned in passing, possibly a nurse.
- [Captain Day](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_day.md): Officer who served with the Rough Riders.
- [J. Ford Kent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/general_kent.md): Brigadier general commanding an infantry brigade.
- [Captain Dimmick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_dimmick.md): Regular army captain attached to the cavalry.
- [Captain Ayres](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_ayres.md): Regular army captain serving with the cavalry.
- [Cherokee Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/cherokee_bill.md): A Native American trooper in the regiment.
- [Color-Sergeant Wright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/sergeant_wright.md): Color sergeant who carried the regimental flag.
- [Russell A. Alger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/secretary_alger.md): U.S. Secretary of War during the campaign.
- [Robert Munro Ferguson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/robert_munro_ferguson.md): A British friend of Roosevelt who served as a volunteer aide.
- [Arthur Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_lee.md): British military attaché observing the campaign.
- [Frederic Remington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/frederic_remington.md): Famous artist and correspondent covering the war.
- [Astor Chanler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_rough_riders_se/characters/captain_chanler.md): A wealthy volunteer aide to the general staff.

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