| Regimental number | 1744 |
| Place of birth | Galway, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o J Ford, Sandgate near Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, N Costello, Gurtroe, Galway, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 6 January 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Birsbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Headquarters |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COSTELLO John |