The soldier was wounded in battle but not fatally. The lines indicate that he has received a gunshot wound but is expected to heal with care and rest. The mention of "a bullet through and through" suggests he has sustained a serious injury, but the discussion of recovery implies he will survive.
Not to Keep
by Robert Frost 1917
Yet not enough. A bullet through and through,
High in the breast. Nothing but what good care
And medicine and rest — and you a week,
Can cure me of to go again.” The same
Grim giving to do over for them both.
What happened to the soldier?
He lost a close friend in battle.
He was ambushed by enemy troops.
He was wounded in battle but not fatally.
He decided to leave the army permanently.
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