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<\/p>\nJohn was born on October 27th, 1921\u00a0in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.
\nHis father was John Joseph Costello Sr. His mother was Margaret Steinbaugh.
\nJohn had 2 brothers Roy F. Costello (who also was in the war) &
\nThomas Costello\u00a0and a sister Agnes Costello.<\/p>\n
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He attendend Westminister Maryland College, it was also a military training place.
\nJohn was enlisted on 07-08-1942 at Ft. Hayes Columbus Ohio.<\/p>\n
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He was\u00a0assigned to the 335th infantry regiment, 84th infantry division.<\/p>\n
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They where know as the Railspitters. He was in F-Company.
\nHe was awarded the Bronze star and Purple heart.
\nHe died on December 1st 1944. When his foxhole was hit by a mortar attack.
\nHe was KIA between Beeck and Leiffarth, Germany.<\/p>\n
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His body was never recovered. He is listed on the Wall of the Missing.<\/p>\n
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His name on the Wall of the Missing, Margraten cemetery.<\/p><\/div>\n
John was born on October 27th, 1921\u00a0in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. His father was John Joseph Costello Sr. His mother was Margaret Steinbaugh. John had 2 brothers Roy F. Costello (who also was in the war) & Thomas Costello\u00a0and a … Continue reading