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Costello, John

U.S. Navy

Costello, John

Costello, John

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1876

Unit/CommandUSS Hartford

BirthplaceRouses Point, New York

Citation

On board the USS Hartford, Philadelphia, Pa., 16 July 1876. Showing gallantry, Costello rescued from drowning a landsman of that vessel.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1876

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