List of Oz Characters - Soldier With The Green Whiskers

Soldier With The Green Whiskers

The Soldier with the Green Whiskers is Oz’s one-man army. He is portrayed as having long green whiskers and carrying an unloaded rifle. He is alternately referred to as Ormy Amby or Wantowin Battles.

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