Is Jonathan a war hero?

Some of the IB Learner Profile traits are more useful for war heroes than others. For example, the sense of caring for your fellow soldiers, of taking risks, of inquiring and being reflective about the enemy's position and thinking--these are some of the traits that many war heroes have in common. On the other hand, unless one is a high raking officer, a war hero doesn't necessarily have to be a deep thinker, an expert communicator or especially knowledgeable about the world.
In my opinion, I don't think that Jonathan is a war hero. He doesn't have the bravery or the sense of pride that a war hero should have. Jonathanis not really fighting for the freedom of his country; he is fighting for his own glory, in pursuit of a grand adventure. "Oh Lord, he said to himself, make it a battle. With armies, big ones, and cannons and flags and drums and dress parades! Oh he could, would fight. Good as his older brother. Maybe as good as his pa. Better, maybe (pg 9)." But after only eleven minutes of battle, Jonathan confronts the true meaning of war and is terrified at what he sees. He surrenders himself to the Hessians, thinking he is going to die, and regrets that he didn't listen to his father. These are my reasons why Jonathan is not a war hero.
~ Diana 705