Eric Costello

Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Eric Costello was employed as a clerk by the Stock Clearing Corp, Wall Street, NY prior to his enlistment in the US Navy. After completing his basic training at Norfolk, VA, he was sent overseas for a year, eight months. He returned to the US for a brief period of time before being sent to the Pacific, seeing action in Saipan, Guam and Midway. For his service, Eric received the Good Conduct medal and three Battle Participation Stars. He returned to the US in December, 1945, leaving for the West Coast in January, 1946 and then Honolulu. He was eligible for discharge in March, 1947.