Hugh Seagrim
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 80 years ago |
Date of birth | March 24,1909 |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Born | Ashmansworth |
United Kingdom | |
Date of died | September 22,1944 |
Died | Yangon |
Myanmar (Burma) | |
Battles and wars | Second World War |
Rank | Major |
Siblings | Derek Anthony Seagrim |
Awards | George Cross |
Distinguished Service Order | |
Order of the British Empire | |
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ID | 1680026 |
Hugh Seagrim Life story
Hugh Paul Seagrim, GC, DSO, MBE, nicknamed "Grandfather Longlegs", was a British Indian Army officer notable for his leadership of Karen rebels in fighting Japanese invaders in Burma during the Second World War. Seagrim's brother was Derek Seagrim, a recipient of the Victoria Cross.