In the book saving private ryan there are many characters who play important roles. Starting with the main character Captain Miller, he is the platoon leader and is in charge of leading his men to accomplish the mission. Another character who is important in the book is private ryan, this is the caricature that the team is looking for. Some other important characters in this book is private caparzo(explosives engineer), Private Jackson(a sniper), Corporal Upham (the Platoons translator), sergeant Horath(Captain Miller's right hand), and along with that there are many more characters who play important roles in the book.
Overall these people come together and form a strong team to accomplish a common goal amongst the men. They all face times of hardship and trouble and times of glory and victory. No matter what they do they always are looking out for eachother and watching eachothers backs.