Charles Owen Hezlet, DSO (16 May 1891 – 22 November 1965)[1] was an Irish amateur golfer and part-time soldier.

Hezlet was commissioned into the part-time Antrim Royal Garrison Artillery (Special Reserve) in 1911,[2] served during World War I and won a DSO while commanding a siege battery in 1918.

[3][4][5] The citation for his DSO, which appeared in The London Gazette in July 1918, reads as follows: For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack.

He remained at his post though the enemy's barrage had passed beyond the battery, and the machine-gun fire was very severe.

He gave a very fine example of coolness, courage and efficiency.He was re-commissioned on the outbreak of World War II[6] and on 1 December 1940 he took command of the newly-formed 66th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, at Belfast.