b. 28/04/1839 Butler County, Ohio. d. 12/07/1916 Marshaltown, Iowa.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 16/05/1865 Columbus, Georgia.
Edward J Bebb MOH
Bebb was born in Ohio to Edward (1800 – 1868) and Margaret Evans Bebb (1805 – 1868) on April 28, 1839. He moved to Iowa at age 12. Bebb enlisted into Company D of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on September 25, 1861 and was a private throughout his military career. On 16 April 1865 he formed part of a regiment, under the direction of General J. H. Wilson’s, that were undertaking to capture the Chattahoochee River bridge to gain entry into the city. Bebb is reported to have captured a flag while the enemies were fleeing. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valour at this event. He was presented with the Medal of Honor on 17 June 1865. He later lived in Iowa.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of flag.
BURIAL LOCATION: NEW SALEM CEMETERY, LYNNVILLE, IOWA.
ADDITION 5, LOT 23
LOCATION OF MEDAL: IOWA GOLD STAR MUSEUM, JOHNSTON, IOWA.
