Hugh Seagrim, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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George Cross recipient
Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1909
Place of Birth: Highclere, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 22-Sep-1944
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Hugh Seagrim
- Hugh Paul Seagrim, (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. 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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