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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John F. Costante

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hoboken, New Jersey

Honored By

Joe Marasco

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED TO 63RD ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 11TH ARMORED DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 20, 1945 IN GERMANY DURING THE 16 DAY BATTLE THAT BREACHED THE SIEGFRIED LINE. WHILE HAULING AMMO TO A MACHINE GUN SQUAD HE WAS FATALLY SHOT IN THE HEAD BY A SNIPER.