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U.S. Navy
Costello, John
Costello, John
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Hartford
HometownRouses 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. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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