About John Costello
Lived 1890 – 1915 (aged 25). John Costello was a British association football player.
Personal life Costello worked as a warehouseman. On 30 September 1914, a month after the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted in the Plymouth Battalion, Evacuated to the hospital ship , Costello died of wounds on 24 June 1915.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Costello?
association football player (1890-1915)
When was John Costello born?
John Costello was born on 15 May 1890 in Blackley.
When did John Costello die?
John Costello died on 24 June 1915 in Gallipoli.
What was John Costello's occupation?
John Costello was an association football player.
What nationality was John Costello?
John Costello was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Costello (English footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Costello. https://biography.guide/john-costello-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Costello." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-costello-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Costello." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-costello-association-football-player/.
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