Richard Harry Heslop

For the British film and television director, see Richard Heslop.
Richard Harry Heslop
Nickname(s) Xavier
Born (1907-01-23)January 23, 1907
Died January 17, 1973(1973-01-17)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Special Operations Executive
British Army
Rank Major
Unit Marksman
Commands held Marksman
Awards Distinguished 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.

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