| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00641 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Costello, John |
| Place made | Australia, Borneo |
| Date made | 1941-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0915 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Costello, John (Gunner, b.1913 - d.1945)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX21581 Gunner John Costello, 2/10 Field Regiment. Collections consists of four letters (2 are photocopies) written home to Costello's mother and sister, during his training at Grovely Camp Queensland, during 1941 and 1942. Topics include: gas training, later rioting between members of the AIF and Militia, and befriending some American servicemen. Also included are three POW lettercards sent from Borneo after he was captured. Gnr Costello died on 21 June 1945 as a POW at Sandakan, Borneo.