This
paper describes the character of Sam Damon and looks at what qualities he possesses that cause the reader to admire
and respect him. The paper
describes the integrity of Sam Damon's character, his leadership skills, his relationship with the men in his Army unit, and suggests that Damon's character was dedicated, stood for the right, defended the weak, and was the embodiment of the American soldier in the first seven decades of the 20th century.