| William Sully Beebe | |
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William Sully Beebe |
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| Born | February 14, 1841 Scott, New York |
| Died | October 12, 1898 (aged 57) San Francisco, California |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1863 - 1874, 1898 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Sully Beebe (February 14, 1841 – October 12, 1898) was a Union officer who received the Medal of Honor on June 30, 1897 for his action at Cane River Crossing, Louisiana on April 23, 1864.[1][2] Born in Ithaca, New York, Beebe graduated from West Point in 1863, receiving his commission in the ordnance branch. He was a 1st Lieutenant at Cane River Crossing.[2] He continued serving in the Army until retiring in 1874. He rejoined the Army at the start of the Spanish-American War in 1898, but contracted yellow fever while in Cuba and died later that year.[3]
Voluntarily led a successful assault on a fortified position.[4]