Hugh Seagrim
Hugh Paul Seagrim, GC, DSO, MBE (24 March 1909 – 22 September 1944), 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.
Hugh Seagrim | |
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| Nickname(s) | Grandfather Longlegs |
| Born | 24 March 1909 Highclere, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 22 September 1944 (aged 35) Rangoon, Burma |
| Buried | Rangoon War Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1928–1944 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | 49359 |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | George Cross Distinguished Service Order Member of the Order of the British Empire |
| Relations | Derek Seagrim (brother) |
Seagrim's brother was Derek Seagrim, a recipient of the Victoria Cross. He and his brother have the distinction of being the only siblings awarded the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, both posthumously.
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