Old Soldier
From Herocopia
The origins of the Old Soldier are lost to time, although speculation runs rampant. He is an almost mythological figure. What is known is that he fights for justice as he sees it. He seems to appear at the turning points of wars. His recent history has him siding with the United States for the most part, with sightings in the Civil War, the Spanish-American war, and both world wars. One exception to this is Vietnam, where he reportedly stood against American soldiers. There is no film footage of him, and no photographs.
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Physical Appearance
Witnesses have described him as a old man, wearing a breastplate over chain mail, gauntlets, worn pants, and cavalry boots with unrowelled spurs. Over time, he has apparently added to his equipment, as he carries a sword that is rumored to be the fabled Excalibur, a flintlock pistol, grenades, and a bayoneted rifle. Quite a few of his armaments and outfit predate the Civil War and his earliest mentioned appearance so far. He is also been described as standing eight-feet tall and has a face of granite.
Speculations, Observations and Theories
It's possible that he might be King Arthur himself. Returning when someone is in their time of need.
Known Appearances
- 1863
- 1898
- 1918
- 1944
- 1952 or 1953- in Pyongyang possible earlier in the Korean War
- 1959
- 1972
- 1975- at the fall of Saigon
