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Richard Henry Heslop

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Richard Harry Heslop
Nickname(s)Xavier
Born(1907-01-23)January 23, 1907
Died(1973-01-17)January 17, 1973
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branchSpecial Operations Executive
British Army
RankMajor
UnitMarksman
CommandsMarksman
AwardsDistinguished Service Order, Légion d'honneur, Croix de guerre, Presidential Medal of Freedom

Major Richard Harry Heslop (23 January 1907 – 17 January 1973), DSO was a British agent for the Special Operations Executive during World War II.

He worked for the French section of the organisation, and under the codename Xavier, was the organiser of the Marksman circuit.

References

  • "Richard Harry Heslop". Special Forces - Roll of Honour. Retrieved 2008-09-27.