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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in remaining at his forward observation post after it had been surrounded by the enemy, and sending back telephone inforamtion which obtained for the infantry the much needed support of the artillery. He defended himself with a revolver but was wounded, and has since lost his leg as a result.' Second description reads: 'On the 6th of May, Lieutenant HESLOP was F.O.C. at an O.P. made in the firing line in O.G.2. The enemy made a strong attack, and succeeded in driving our infantry temporarily out of the trenches. Lieutenant HESLOP gallantly remained and handed in 'S.O.S.' signals to the power Buzzer Station for transmission. The signal was sent through and the Artillery barrage was quickly obtained. Lieutenant HESLOP then found himself in a bay with only a telephonist and surrounded by Germans. He defended himself with a revolver, killing one German, but was wounded in the knee by another. Gunner H.D. JACKSON, the telephonist, assisted him back from the firing line. Unfortunately, as a result of his wound his leg has been amputated. Lieutenant HESLOP's gallant devotion to duty obtained for the infantry the prompt support of the Artillery, enabling them to act with most satisfactory results.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917