# David Goodrich — The Rough Riders character guide

> David Goodrich in The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** David Goodrich, Goodrich, Lieutenants Goodrich

**First appearance:** 0003-i-raising-the-regiment

## Who they are

Lieutenant and later captain in the regiment.

## In the story

### [To Cuba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/ii-to-cuba)

Promoted to second lieutenant, Goodrich is a former Harvard crew captain, fearless and dedicated.

### [V: In the Trenches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/v-in-the-trenches)

Mentioned as an officer in charge of the lines at times.

### [VI: The Return Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/vi-the-return-home)

Succumbed to fever and was knocked out for a few days.

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