Awards & Winners

Derek Anthony Seagrim

Date of Birth 24-September-1903
Place of Birth Bournemouth
(United Kingdom, England, Bournemouth Borough Council)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
Lieutenant Colonel Derek Anthony Seagrim VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. His VC was earned during the North Africa Campaign His brother was Hugh Seagrim GC. He and his brother have the distinction of being the only siblings awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross, both posthumously.

Awards by Derek Anthony Seagrim

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1943


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place between March 20th and 21st, 1943 as Temp. Lieutenant Colonel of the Green Howards during the Second World War.)