WHAT IS A SAPPER?

This versatile genius is not one but all mankind epitome,

condensing the whole system of military engineering
and all that is useful and practical under one red jacket.

He is a man of all work of the Army
Astronomer, Geologist, Surveyor, Draughtsman, Artist,
Architect, Traveller, Explorer, Antiquary, Mechanic,
Diver, Soldier and Sailor:

Ready to do anything or go anywhere

in short he is a
SAPPER