Edward J. Bebb

Edward J. Bebb
Born (1839-04-28)April 28, 1839
Butler County, Ohio
Died July 12, 1916(1916-07-12) (aged 77)
Marshalltown, Iowa
Buried at New Salem Cemetery, Lynnville, Iowa
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861 - 1865
Rank Private
Unit Iowa 4th Iowa Cavalry
Battles/wars bridge over the Chattahoochee River
Awards Medal of Honor

Edward J. Bebb (April 28, 1839 – July 12, 1916)[1] 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.[1]

Biography

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.[1] Bebb enlisted into Company D of the 4th Iowa Cavalry on September 25, 1861[1][2][3] and was a private throughout his military career.[4] 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.[5] He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor at this event.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag.[2]

Personal life

Bebb married Mary Adeline Hungerford (1845 - 1900) in Wapello, Iowa on March 8, 1866 having mustered out of the army soon after the conclusion of the Civil War.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Black, Dennis H. "New Salem's Honored Secret". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Medal of honor recipients: A-L". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  3. "Iowa Civil War Monuments". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". 17 April 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  5. "Iowa Medal of Honor heroes". Retrieved 23 July 2013.


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