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Eugene Bondurant (E.B.) Sledge

This character deliberately flunked out of the officer training academy course and was subsequently assigned to the marine infantry.

Corporal T. J. Doherty

This character's insistence of discipline under stress during boot camp truly readied the men to survive combat.

Gunnery Sergeant Elmo M. Haney

This character is a peculiar individual who is a World War I veteran, as well as a veteran of Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester.

Captain Andrew Allison

This character led the company with distinction at Cape Gloucester, receiving a Silver Star, and was killed on Peleliu by a sniper.

Corporal Merriell A. Shelton

This character is from Louisiana and is the gun captain and nearly-constant companion of the author.

Corpsman Ken

This character continues to render first aid to a wounded marine who accidentally thrusts his knife into this character's face.

Howard Nease

This character is universally liked and...

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