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Private John CostelloePrint Page 
The marble tablet, erected by the citizens of Dunolly, commemorates John James Costelloe who was wounded and died from his injuries during the Boer War.
John Costelloe who served in the 5th Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles (V.M.R.) was wounded at Middle Kraal and died of his injuries at Middleburg Hospital on the 5th July 1901.
Dunolly, Tuesday. A tablet erected in the council chambers to the memory of Private John Costelloe was unveiled by the Mayor (Cr. J. Desmond) yesterday in the presence of a large attendance. Private Costelloe was a member of the Fifth Victorian Contingent, and was killed on 5th July last. Deceased was a native of Dunolly.
Age (Melbourne), 19 February 1902.
Location
| Address: | 83 Broadway, Dunolly Town Hall, Dunolly, 3472 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.859969 Long: 143.731926 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 17th February, 1902 |
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South African War
Erected by the citizens of Dunolly in memory of John James Costelloe
Aged 23 years
Native of the town
Member of the 5th Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles, who died fighting for King and Country
5th July 1901
