cannoneer

Many a cannoneer had sought rest on his back on the march, but none had ventured on so high a perch when going into battle.

Being only a cannoneer, I was not supposed to own a horse, so I must be something else.

The cannoneer chose the densest red of the advancing mass, and sent the shot straight to the mark.

Captain Flory cried, "Fire the cannon, fire," but the Cannoneer was not there.