John Wills HESLOP

Regimental number21681
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinFather, John Heslop, Irwell, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'Operations: east and West of Bapaume August 24th/ September 29th. For consistent good work and devotion to duty as Company Runner during operations from August 24th to September 29th. This man showed great courage in taking messages to and from Battalion Headquarters and Platoons, on several occasions through heavy barrages of artillery and machine-gun fire. His dogged determination throughout these operations has set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 6/2913 William HESLOP
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 12

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