Costello (Costin), James –

NOTE:- Served as James COSTIN. Of 7, Back Green Street, Bolton, Lancashire. A reservist, mobilised at the outbreak, he was wounded at the Mons retreat and lost the middle finger of his left hand and wounded in the leg. Died from Pneumonia and Tuberculosis at No.3 Canadian General Hospital, Boulogne. Previously served in the South African Campaign.

Personal details

  • Surname: Costello (Costin)
  • Forename: James
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: February 27th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/03/1916 24/03/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c* 6o* S17*

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