Edward COSTELLO

ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGrazier
AddressThane via Warwick, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, James Costello, Thane via Warwick, Queensland
Previous military service14th Australian Light Horse
Enlistment date20 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated,'London Gazette' No 31938 (11 June 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920).

Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'At Semakh, on the 25th September, 1918, he was in command of one of the squadrons that charged the enemy's position covering the east and southern part of the twon. His dash and energy went a long way to make the atack a success. After going through the enemy's lines they still resisted under covering fire from machine guns placed in the twon, but he collected his men - who were under fire at point blank range of an enemy 12 pounder gun - and dismounted them for a bayonet charge. This gun was subseqeuently captured, together with a machine gun. After losing two officers and having his horse shot under him, he beat off a counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 November 1920

Other details

War service: Middle East

Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal