Born c.1882 at Cappagh, Dublin, son of Maria and the late Robert Costello. His mother is known to have lived at Hurst Cottage Ingatestone Road, Woodford Green. In 1910 he married Daisy Ellen Kerry who hailed from Mistly.
1911: He was a Postman at Woodford Sorting Office, living with Daisy at 61 Parkside, Woodford Green. In 1917 they were living at 19 Snakes Lane, with an address later given for her alone of 43 Snakes Lane. Edward enlisted at Woodford.
Following the successful British advance at Cambrai, German shelling of their positions at Bourlon Salient began at dawn on 30th November 1917 and became more persistent. It heralded a German counter attack and fierce fighting which lasted from 30th November to 5th December. Initial returns showed 13 Essex suffered 16 other ranks killed, 78 wounded and 269 missing - many of whom were later declared dead.
Edward Costello was among those Killed in Action during this period, but his remains were not recovered.
Research by Adrian Lee, Local Historian
Sources:
Ancestry.com
Regimental History