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Michael Costello

In memory of:

Rifleman Michael Costello

June 17, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

B/148339

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

Additional Information


Son of Michael and Lydia Costello, of Port Credit, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 280 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

I. C. 1.

Location:

Hottot-les-Bagues is a village 14 kilometres south-east of Bayeux. This cemetery can be reached from Bayeux by taking the D6 southeastwards. After about 13 kilometres and after passing through Tilly-sur-Seulles, turn right (westwards) at Juvigny onto the main road (the D9) that runs from Caen towards Caumont l'Evente. The cemetery will be found after a few hundred metres on the right hand side on rising ground.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Michael Costello– From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Newspaper clipping, Port Credit Weekly, June 17, 1950

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