| Surname: | Heaslip |
| Initials: | M |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/5230 |
| Notes: | MMP. 50 Div. From Houghton-le-Spring. Later L/Cpl A/Sgt. KIA. He was born in Ballymachough, enlisted Mullingar and resided Houghton le Spring. Formerly A/Sgt, 5 Lancers No. 6820. Inscription on gravestone: The dearly loved husband of Nell Heaslip, Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/8/1914 to 13/4/1918. Served with 50 Division. Killed in Action. Died shortly after action, Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. Has a second medal card in name of Heaslop, MMP No. on this card is 3230. Correct name Heaslip. His numbers in LG are preceded with P/ but no P/ on medal cards. Red Cross & Order of St John Enquiry List, found in Army Record: HEA, F s N. A.42274, HEASLIP, M. A/Sgt, P.5230, MMP, Missing 13/4/1918. Ref: War information office, Newcastle on Tyne. Neg. not necessary. From Ireland's Memorial Records: Heaslip, Moses. No. P/5230, Rand, A/Sgt, Corps of Military Police, Mounted Branch (formerly Lancers), killed in action, France, April 13, 1919, born Ballymachugh Info from pension index cards: Claimant, Heaslip, Elanor Jane, man's name Heaslip, Moses, No. P/5230, A/Sgt, MMP, relationship to man widow. Also:- Heaslip, Moses P/5230, MMP, A/Sgt, KIA 13/4/1918, widow Elanor Anne, born 16/1/1882, 26 Edwin Street, Houghton le Spring, Co Durham. 26/9/1918 she received £6 grant, daughter Lizzie born 20/11/1913, 16/12/1918 widow received 22/11 per week pension. Moses Heaslip. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30445 Page: 13492 Dec. 24, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. L/Cpl (T/SSM) |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7150 June 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | France. Devotion. L/Cpl (/Sgt). MMP attached APM 50 Division. |
Prisoner of War Record: | |
| Imprisonment: | Germany GERMANY 🇩🇪 |
Casualty Record: | |
| Date of Death: | April 13, 1918 |
| Company: | MMP 50TH DIV |
| CWGC Link: | 68624 |
| Cemetery: | LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY MORBECQUE, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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