Joe Dawson — Ten Gentlemen from West Point Character Profile

About Joe Dawson

A Kentucky backwoodsman enlisting in the first West Point class. His romantic feelings for Carolyn create initial friction with fellow cadets, particularly Howard Shelton. He is a central figure navigating academy training and military service.

Joe Dawson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

George Montgomery

Appears in

Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Joe Dawson — Alliance Teammate — Howard Shelton (John Sutton)

  Fellow cadets who join the inaugural class together.

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