Department of Iowa - Civil War Monuments
Jasper County - Lynnville

Medal of Honor Recipient Edward J. Bebb
Private Edward Bebb was a member of Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for capturing the enemy flag at Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865. His medal is on display at the Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston. His burial site is at New Salem Cemetery located two miles south of Lynnville on county road T38. At the gate look at about the 2 o'clock position 20 yards under a large pine tree. Photo of gravesite taken July 11, 2008. Camp Dodge photos taken 7/30/08.

Thank you to Robert Snodgrass for information about this site.

Medal of Honor Recipient Edward J. Bebb Medal of Honor Recipient Edward J. Bebb Medal of Honor Recipient Edward J. Bebb Medal of Honor Recipient Edward J. Bebb