He would have been an excellent soldier, who did everything possible for the peace and prosperity of the Frisian people.

He began to stand out as an excellent soldier with an incredible amount of bravery and determination.

Poor fire control was always one of the problems with African troops, who in all other respects made excellent soldiers.

"He's an excellent soldier but a bad politician," he said.

You're an excellent soldier, an excellent officer for one so young.

"Not to the women who bear the boys who will grow up into those excellent soldiers."

This group were all excellent, experienced soldiers, but far too few in numbers to accomplish a decisive victory.

Essex's men, on the other hand, wanted but regular pay and strict officers to make them excellent soldiers.

He was an excellent soldier and his death left behind a huge void.

An "excellent soldier", he was "without trace of any higher gifts."