Henry G. Costin, Baltimore MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 16.794 W 076° 40.476
18S E 355562 N 4349174
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France on October 8, 1918. He was killed in action. He is buried in Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore MD in Section B, site 460.
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Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2017
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He was born on June 15, 1898 in Baltimore MD and died on October 8, 1918 in France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *COSTIN, HENRY G.
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company H, 115th Infantry, 29th Division
• Place and date: Near Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, 8 October 1918
• Entered service at: Baltimore, Md.
• G.O. No.: 34, W.D., 1919
Citation: When the advance of his platoon had been held up by machinegun fire and a request was made for an automatic rifle team to charge the nest, Pvt. Costin was the first to volunteer. Advancing with his team, under terrific fire of enemy artillery, machineguns, and trench mortars, he continued after all his comrades had become casualties and he himself had been seriously wounded. He operated his rifle until he collapsed. His act resulted in the capture of about 100 prisoners and several machineguns. He succumbed from the effects of his wounds shortly after the accomplishment of his heroic deed.
Armed Service: Army
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