Character Relationship Map: Guadalcanal Diary

Characters

• Father Donnelly (played by Preston Foster) — protagonist
• Sgt. Hook Malone (played by Lloyd Nolan) — supporting
• Corp. Taxi Potts (played by William Bendix) — supporting
• Jesus ('Soose') Alverez (played by Anthony Quinn) — supporting
• Capt. Davis (played by Richard Conte) — supporting
• Pvt. Johnny ('Chicken') Anderson (played by Richard Jaeckel) — supporting
• Sgt. Butch (played by Lionel Stander) — supporting
• Ned Rowman (played by Ralph Byrd) — supporting
• Capt. Jame Cross (played by Roy Roberts) — supporting
• Col Wallace E. Grayson (played by Minor Watson) — supporting
• War Correspondent/ Narrator (played by Reed Hadley) — supporting
• Captain (uncredited) (played by Tom Dawson) — minor
• Marine Extra (uncredited) (played by Glenn Ford) — minor
• Marine Pilot (uncredited) (played by Marion Carl) — minor
• Col. Morton (uncredited) (played by Warren Ashe) — minor
• Col. Roper (uncredited) (played by Walter Fenner) — minor
• Dispatch Officer (uncredited) (played by Harry Carter) — minor
• Marine (uncredited) (played by Robert Ford) — minor
• Lt. Thurmond (played by John Archer) — minor
• Pvt. Tex Mcllvoy (uncredited) (played by Eddie Acuff) — minor

Story Analysis

A chronological account of the 1st Marine Division's amphibious assault, siege, and eventual evacuation from Guadalcanal.

Plot Progression

1. Amphibious Assault & Airfield Capture
2. Matanikau Ambush & Casualties
3. Siege & Morale Maintenance
4. Final Assault & Evacuation