Has Jonathan Become a Risk-Taker and Communicator Throughout this Entire Journey? Do These Characteristics Classify Him as a Successful War Hero?

Unknowingly, Jonathan has become a risk-taker and a thorough communicator. He has taken many risks and has communicated with many to understand his complex position. For example, before going to war with the Hessians or even leaving town with the Corporal and his men; Jonathan left for war without telling his family and disobeying his father's commands. His father had made it pretty clear that he did not want Jonathan in the war or anywhere near it. Another risk Jonathan took was pretending he knew how to shoot a gun and could do it hastily. Putting on that show could get him in further trouble, such as what if on the battlefield he just froze or was to slow loading the gun. Lastly, the most important risk Jonathan had taken was risking his life. Unaware of what he was risking Jonathan went through with it all. Unfortunately, he had come face to face with this deathly risk on the battlefield. That is when you began to notice that Jonathan's behavior was changing.
Jonathan had just finished fighting the Hessians but could not find his fellow soldiers. The only thoughts that crowded his mind was " Did they retreat and abandon me? or Did they all die in the battle or get captured?". All of a sudden he heard some Hessians and hid. However, fate had something else stored for him. Jonathan disclosed his hiding position by surrendering, hoping they wouldn't kill him knowing he was only a kid. He began to communicate with the Hessian soldiers, especially the youngest one. He felt he could trust him, but exactly how much could he? After all the boy was a Hessian. They exchanged words trying to understand.
" 'Soldat'. The young Hessian soldier said pointing to himself. Jonathan repeated,'Soldat'. He then understood.... Soldier. He had become what he had wanted, a 'Soldier'."
He used communication to benefit him and took many risks by surrendering and going through with this even when he was unsure, and unaware of what was happening. There had been many times where he felt like quiting but it wouldn't be the brave nor right thing to do, now. After all he had to go through with it if he came this far. Indeed these decisions and moments make a war hero in progress. What do you think?