Career
He was honored with the award on June 17, 1865. 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 Doctorate 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 valor at this event.
