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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Costello

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Worcester, Massachusetts

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN; INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY MARCH 3, 1941 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 101ST INFANTRY. HE WENT TO FORT BENNING ON FEBRUARY 1, 1942 AND WAS COMMISSIONED ON MAY 1, 1942 WHERE HE JOINED THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION, 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B. HE JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT WHEN IT WAS ACTIVATED AND WAS THE FIRST PLANS AND TRAINING OFFICER. HE COMMANDED COMPANY K ALL THROUGH THE WAR. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.