Sergeant Slattery is a former soldier appointed by Jesson to supervise completion of the railroad. He works alongside Corporal Casey and Private Mackay after Jesson takes control of the surveying effort. The plot identifies him as part of the supervisory team responsible for keeping construction moving during the conflict.
Francis Powers has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Signature works include The Iron Horse, Hearts of Oak, Rouged Lips. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.