# Stonewall Cogswell — Short Fiction character guide

> Stonewall Cogswell in Short Fiction by Mack Reynolds.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Marshal Stonewall Cogswell, Cogswell, old Stonewall Cogswell

**First appearance:** 0031-medal-of-honor

## Who they are

A marshal and authority figure in certain storylines.

## Relationships

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_professional_

Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_professional_

Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.

### [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser)

_professional_

Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/iii)

Technician who comments on the natives' fear and is assigned to train artisans in basic advancements like the wheel.

### [The Valley of Decision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/vi)

Assists Watson with wrist radio and relays battle updates.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/iv)

Marshal Cogswell encounters Joe at the airport, questions his contract with Vacuum Tube, and hints at his suspicion that Joe has hidden motives.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/viii)

Marshal Cogswell is the opposing commander, with his forces reportedly near Saugerties and Ashokan reservoir.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as having suggested to Arpàd that Joe's motives be investigated; his cavalry is spotted encircling the reservation.

### [The Glider Revolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/x)

Marshal commanding Continental Hovercraft forces; recognizes the glider's strategic impact and decides to sue for terms.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/v)

Marshal who summons Joe Mauser to his headquarters.

### [The Marshal's Predicament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/vi)

Marshal Cogswell is recruiting for a divisional fracas and is short of gliders and pilots, blaming Mauser's innovation for the shortage.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as having pledged to press Joe's ambitions for promotion if he flies for him in the Carbonaceous Fuel–United Miners fracas.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/ix)

Marshal Cogswell leads the staff briefing, drawing parallels to the Battle of Chancellorsville and planning a reversed strategy.

### [The Glider Gambit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/x)

Marshal Cogswell is the intended recipient of Mauser's message about Altshuler's movements.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xi)

Visits Joe, now a brigadier general, delivers news of the ruling and offers to pay Joe's hospital bills.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as one of those found guilty in the courts-martial.

## Links

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