Hugh Seely, 1st Baron Sherwood
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Hugh Michael Seely, 1st Baron Sherwood (2 October 1898 – 1 April 1970), known as Sir Hugh Seely, 3rd Baronet of Sherwood Lodge, Nottinghamshire, from 1926 to 1941, was a British Liberal politician.
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The Lord Sherwood | |
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Under-Secretary of State for Air | |
In office 1941–1944 | |
Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
Preceded by | Anthony Muirhead |
Succeeded by | Rupert Brabner |
Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
In office 14 November 1935 – 14 August 1941 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Todd |
Succeeded by | George Grey |
Member of Parliament for East Norfolk | |
In office 6 December 1923 – 29 October 1924 | |
Preceded by | Michael Falcon |
Succeeded by | Reginald Neville |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-10-02)2 October 1898 |
Died | 1 April 1970(1970-04-01) (aged 71) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouses | Hon. Molly Chetwode
(m. 1942; div. 1948)Catherine Thornton Ranger
(m. 1970) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army,Auxiliary Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1918, 1936-1938 |
Rank | Lieutenant, Squadron Leader |
Unit | Grenadier Guards, No. 504 Squadron RAF |
Commands | No. 504 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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