Edward J. Bebb (First_Last)
Regiment Name 4 Iowa Cavalry
Side Union 
Company  D 
Soldier's Rank_In  Pvt. 
Soldier's Rank_Out  Pvt. 
Alternate Name  Edward J./Bebb 
Contributed by Pat White

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Pvt. Edward J. Bebb was born in Ohio, but resided in Henry County at enlistment.  He served in Company D, 4th lowa Cavalry and was awarded the Medal for his bravery at Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865. His citation reads simply "Capture of flag" and the Medal was awarded on June 17, 1865.   After the Civil War, he removed to Jasper County, where he farmed.  Bebb died at the Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown, at the age of 77.  He is buried in New Salem Cemetery, Lynnville, Iowa.
Contributed by Pat White

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Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 4th lowa Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865. His citation reads simply "Capture of flag". His Medal was awarded to him on June 17, 1865. He is buried next to his wife, Mary. (bio by: Kent Kooi)