An unnamed soldier who assists in preparing the meal of boiled leather belt. He helps Little Bean set up the pot and adds snow to the water. He is part of the group that survives on minimal resources and does not complain about the poor food. He represents the practical endurance of ordinary soldiers who adapt to extreme scarcity. He may be one of the background figures who shares the belt soup and huddles for warmth. His quiet cooperation in the grim dinner scene underlines the desperation and ingenuity of the group. He has no name but his existence adds to the collective portrait of the marching army.
