Sgt. Tyree — She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Character Profile

About Sgt. Tyree

Captain Brittles' chief scout and a former Confederate cavalry captain. He provides crucial tracking and survival skills during the perilous journey to escort the women and avoid hostile forces.

Character Facts

Played by

Ben Johnson

Appears in

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Sgt. Tyree — Professional Mentor & Protégé — Lt. Flint Cohill (John Agar)

  Experienced scout guiding the young lieutenant during field operations.

• Sgt. Tyree — Professional Mentor & Protégé — 2nd Lt. Ross Pennell (Harry Carey, Jr.)

  Veteran scout providing tactical guidance to the junior officer.

• Sgt. Tyree — Alliance Escort & Protected — Abby Allshard ("Old Iron Pants") (Mildred Natwick)

  Military escort ensuring the safety of the commanding officer's wife during transit.

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• Chief Red Shirt (Noble Johnson)
• Gunrunner (uncredited) (Paul Fix)
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