Not automatically. But they are in a position to commit acts of heroism, and then they are regarded as heroes.
Here are the first two definitions of hero from Dictionary.com:
1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
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The soldiers were thought of heroes by everyone when they came home. When they returned they had street parties to thank them for there great service.
some black soldiers
Depends on which side of the war you were on! The British considered them traitors. The Americans in favor considered them heros.
they are both considered mythical.
they are both considered mythical.