Possible Clues:

• Soldier
• Foreign soldier reading novel about Rising
• Soldier could be in danger? That's right!
• Soldier — in red gear (anag)
• Soldier shot ringleader without trial ultimately
• Soldier having amount of work rising above lowest point, retaining energy
• Island without area that is right for serving type
• Soldier and I squirming in grip of feminist
• Infantryman — in red gear (anag)
• Soldier making the most of tropical island? That's right