John Costello (footballer)
John Costello (15 May 1890 – 24 June 1915) was an English professional football right back who played in the Football League for Glossop.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Costello[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1890[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Blackley, England | ||
| Date of death | 24 June 1915 (aged 25)[3] | ||
| Place of death | Gallipoli, Ottoman Turkey[3] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Altrincham | |||
| Rochdale | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| 1913 | Glossop | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
On 30 September 1914, during the opening months of the First World War, Costello enlisted in the Plymouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division of the Royal Marine Light Infantry.[2] He held the rank of sergeant and died of wounds at Gallipoli on 24 June 1915.[4] He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.[3]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 66. ISBN 190589161X.
- "Royal Marines 1899–1919 Transcription". Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- "CWGC – Casualty Details". www.cwgc.org. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- "John Costello | Service Record | Football and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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