Baltimore City MD Archives Military Records.....Costin, Henry O. 1918
WWI 115th Infantry, 29th Division, Co. H
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Congressional Medal Of Honor Citation
    Henry O. Costin, private, Company H, 115th Infantry, 29th Division.   For
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in 
action with enemy near Bois de Consenvoye, France, October 8, 1918. When the 
advance of his platoon had been held up by machine-gun 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, 
machine guns, 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 machine guns. He succumbed from the effects of his wounds shortly after 
the accomplishment of his heroic deed. Emergency address: Mrs. Lizzie Costin, 
mother, 1041 Myrtle Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Residence at enlistment: 1041 Myrtle 
Avenue, Baltimore, Md.


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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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