Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.
Audie Murphy
as The Youth
Bill Mauldin
as The Loud Soldier
Douglas Dick
as The Lieutenant
Royal Dano
as The Tattered Man
John Dierkes
as Jim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Bill Porter
Tim Durant
as The General
Andy Devine
as The Cheery Soldier
Robert Easton
as Thompson
William Phipps
as Officer (uncredited)
William Schallert
as Union Soldier (uncredited)
John Huston
as Grizzled Union Veteran (uncredited)
