John E. Costello

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

Mr. Costello served in World War II.

He served in the U.S. Navy.

He was born on January 9, 1926, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, the son of A. George and Elizabeth (Kearins) Costello. He graduated early from Crystal Lake High School in 1944, right after turning 18, so that he could enter the Navy.

Mr. Costello died at age in Silver Bay, Minnesota, on June 30, 2008.

Source: Duluth News Tribune, July 2, 2008