Royal Sussex Regimental Association News

News from Mid-Sussex Branch

News from Mid-Sussex Branch

Mid-Sussex Branch Secretary, Celia Baker, reports that on 22 April 2023 a small group from the branch had the pleasure of having a meet-and-greet at the Hurstpierpoint Co-operative store. They were very fortunate in being selected as one of the beneficiaries for...

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St. George’s Day 2023

St. George’s Day 2023

The Regimental Association annual service of remembrance at Chichester Cathedral was once again held in St. George's Chapel with a congregation of 80 - 90 attending. Led by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard, the service was conducted by The...

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Tiger Day – Bovington

Tiger Day – Bovington

General von Arnim's Steyr staff car made it's first outing of the year with its attendance at the Tank Museum's Tiger Day. This year saw the 80th anniversary of both the Tiger and the Steyr's capture in North Africa. Transported and displayed by Eastbourne Branch...

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Menin Gate – Last Post Ceremony February 2023

Menin Gate – Last Post Ceremony February 2023

On 23 February 2023, a party of 36 members and partners, crossed the Channel for a three-day pilgrimage to the Menin Gate, for in March 2023 the Menin Gate will be closed to the public for renovation work lasting for a period of two years. Before that happened, the...

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day

The Standards of Hastings, Eastbourne, Mid Sussex, Arundel, and Chichester supported the Holocaust Memorial Day Service at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings on Saturday 28th January 2023, along with the national flags of the wartime allies carried by the Hastings and...

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Sussex Army Cadet Force

Sussex Army Cadet Force

On a cold November's day six members of Chichester Branch were introduced to the cadets training area at Crowborough. Arriving at 0930 hrs they were given a tour of the new on-site facilities enjoyed by the cadets. A demonstration of drill was given and after lunch a...

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Villemontoire Honours Pte. Boniface

Villemontoire Honours Pte. Boniface

In late October of last year a relative of one of the fallen from the Great War approached the Association with a special request, "Was there any way that a wreath could be laid at her Grandfather's grave in France?" Pte. Francis Boniface of the 4th Batt. Royal...

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Remembrance

Remembrance

Across Sussex the Regimental Association, as well as private individuals, attended services of remembrance in honour of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.Across Sussex the Regimental Association, as well as private individuals, attended services of remembrance in honour of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

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A public Thank You

A public Thank You

Spotted on the gates of the West Street War Memorial, Chichester, this morning was this note, which just had to be published here, on Armistice Day. This memorial in West Street has seen some rough times, hidden away as it is, adjacent to the 'old' St. Peter The Great...

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