Iowa 5th Infantry

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Vicksburg, Mississippi

· 3D Brig. 7th Div. 17th Corps

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During the afternoon assault on May 22, 1863, the 5th Iowa Infantry held this position and suffered 18 casualties, with 2 killed and 16 wounded.

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Vicksburg, Mississippi · United States

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U S Missouri 26th Infantry

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Boomer's Brigade: Assault, May 22, 1863.

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U.S. 1st Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery;

Benton's Brigade: Assault, May 22, 1863

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