Pvt. Tom Allen (played by Larry Parks) is a protagonist in Sergeant Mike.
A soldier transferred to the war dog corps who is initially reluctant to handle his assigned German Shepherd, Mike. After visiting the dog's young owner, he learns about the boy's grief over his father's death and promises to train Mike into the best army dog. Lt. Patrick Henry (played by Jim Bannon) appears in Sergeant Mike.
The commander and trainer at the Baltimore war dog training center. He assigns Mike to Allen and instructs him to reply to the dog's owner. S.K. Arno (played by Larry Olsen) appears in Sergeant Mike.
The young boy who owns Mike. He reveals that his father died in combat and expresses his wish for the dog to continue serving the country. He finds comfort in Allen's promise to care for his pet.
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Characters
Pvt. Tom Allen
(played by Larry Parks) — protagonist
A soldier transferred to the war dog corps who is initially reluctant to handle his assigned German Shepherd, Mike. After visiting the dog's young owner, he learns about the boy's grief over his fathe...
Lt. Patrick Henry
(played by Jim Bannon) — supporting
The commander and trainer at the Baltimore war dog training center. He assigns Mike to Allen and instructs him to reply to the dog's owner.
S.K. Arno
(played by Larry Olsen) — cameo
The young boy who owns Mike. He reveals that his father died in combat and expresses his wish for the dog to continue serving the country. He finds comfort in Allen's promise to care for his pet.
Key Relationships
Lt. Patrick Henry → S.K. Arno
(Professional Correspondent)
Pvt. Tom Allen → S.K. Arno
(Social Host-Guest)
Pvt. Tom Allen → Lt. Patrick Henry
(Professional Commander)
Story Analysis
A reluctant soldier overcomes his initial resistance to care for a war dog after connecting with the grieving young owner.
