Son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Ann Costello, of 20, Tavistock Road, Bolton, Lancashire. Missing since 22/12/1914. Died from consumption in Wittenburg Camp, Germany whilst prisoner of war.
Costello, John Arthur –
Personal details
- Surname: Costello
- Forename: John Arthur
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 33
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: December 4th, 1915
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 4596
- Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: October 28th, 1914 - 1914-10-28
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Berlin South-Western Cemetery, Stahnsdorf, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany
- CWGC reference: XIV. A. 5.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 11/02/1916 24/03/1916 08/12/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6f* 6m* 5h S12*