United States Army · World War II
John E. Costello
United States Army · World War II
- Class of
- 1941
- Enlisted
- 1942
- Branch
- US Army
Radio Gunner John Costello was employed by the Republic Avation Corp prior to his enlistment in the Army Air Corps in December, 1942. John flew on B-24's, completing missions in the European Theatre of action with the 787th Squadron attached to the 8th Air Force. His commander, Lt. General James H. Doolittle, cited John and the other members of the 466th Bomb Group for the part the 8th Air Force played in the defeat of Germany. For his service, John received the Air Medal. He was honorably discharged in December, 1945
Medals & honors
Air Medal
Military campaign
Is this you, or someone in your family?
Claim this profile to keep the story up to date, add photos, and choose whether thank-yous are passed on to you.