Private Edward James Bebb was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 16, 1865 in Columbus, Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry. Bebb was 25 years old.
6 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 17, 1865.
Bebb was born on April 28, 1839 in Butler County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Bebb died on July 12, 1916 in Marshalltown, Iowa, at the age of 77. He is buried at New Salem Cemetery in Lynnville, Iowa.
Bebb is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 55 credited to Iowa.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- April 28, 1839Born in Butler County, Ohio
- April 16, 1865Act of valor — Columbus, GeorgiaAge 25. Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry
- June 17, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- July 12, 1916Died in Marshalltown, IowaAge 77.
- Resting placeNew Salem CemeteryLynnville, Iowa
Biography
Edward J. Bebb (April 28, 1839 – July 12, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bebb was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action in Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865. He was honored with the award on June 17, 1865.
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