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threatening as the bullet was slowed down with the initial impact to Mr. Koser. Despite being shot in the head and surviving, Mr. Koser continued to fight with his squad and stationed them in an orchard. After two volleys of fighting with the
Confederates, firing ceased in the nighttime and his line was drawn in. The Confederates retreated and the 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment returned to Vicksburg. In August 1863, the 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was transferred to the
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