David Cromlech

Durley

David Cromlech and Durley are close friends and fellow officers, sharing experiences and camaraderie in the war.

Officers

David Cromlech interacts with officers as a fellow officer, sharing duties and military responsibilities.

The Doctor

David Cromlech and The Doctor have a professional relationship, with the doctor providing medical care and advice.

Holman

David Cromlech and Holman share a friendship, likely as fellow soldiers with mutual respect.

Colonel Easby

Colonel Easby and David Cromlech have a professional relationship, with Easby as a senior officer and Cromlech as a subordinate.

Mr. Parkins

David Cromlech and Mr. Parkins have a social acquaintance, possibly through shared circles or wartime interactions.

Durley

David Cromlech and Durley are close friends and fellow officers, sharing experiences and camaraderie in the war.

Holman

David Cromlech and Holman share a friendship, likely as fellow soldiers with mutual respect.

Colonel Easby

Colonel Easby and David Cromlech have a professional relationship, with Easby as a senior officer and Cromlech as a subordinate.

Mr. Parkins

David Cromlech and Mr. Parkins have a social acquaintance, possibly through shared circles or wartime interactions.

II: The Raid

Narrator, returns from Army School, eager to participate in the raid.

III

Narrator and participant in the raid, helps the wounded and searches for O'Brien.

IV: Battle

Mentioned in a reflective passage, recalling a conversation with him that reawakened the narrator's desire for intellectual stimulation.

I

Narrator; leads wire-cutting party, reflects on England and the war.

IV

The narrator, enjoying the respite at Heilly, daydreaming about home and joining his companions for lunch in Amiens.

V

Reunited with the narrator before the Battle of Bazentin Ridge; they share a deep, somber conversation about the future and the possibility of death.

Escape

Reported killed at High Wood, but later discovered alive in a London hospital, causing a mix of grief and relief.

I

The narrator learns of his death at High Wood, which stupefies him and adds to his sorrow.

III

Mentioned as having been reported killed but later found alive in a London hospital.

At the Depot

Sherston's hut-mate, recovering from a lung wound, now an 'old soldier' and argumentative as ever, engaging in literary debates.

I

Shares the narrator's hut; recovering from a shell wound; engages in literary and philosophical debates; has a cynical view of the war.

Chapter III

Passed for General Service and departs for the front, leaving the narrator with a sense of guilt and admiration.

X: Independent Action

In a convalescent hospital, Sherston thinks of him but decides not to involve him.

V

In a convalescent hospital in the Isle of Wight; Sherston thinks of sending him a copy but fears he might try to dissuade him.

VII

Accompanies Sherston to the Medical Board and later arrives in Liverpool to provide support, showing his loyalty and concern.