Royal Sussex Regimental Association News
With Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we announce the death on 12th November 2021 of Major Jock Smith MC and Bar, ex 5 Middx. Major Smith served with 1 RSx as an ''Ever Ready'' in Aden in 1965. It was whilst on this tour that he led a successful ambush on the rebels for which...
With Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Wadey, who's 103rd birthday it was earlier this year. David was called up and joined The Royal Sussex Regiment in July 1939, and rose to the rank of Sergeant before embarking for France with the 4th...
Remembrance Sunday – Midhurst
The Parade Organiser, Brigadier Arthur Douglas-Nugent "cannot remember the last time" the Midhurst Branch Standard was on parade on Remembrance Sunday. Carried here by Chichester Branch Member Ken Emery, Ken was supported by Tony Booker who laid the wreath on behalf...
Remembrance Sunday – Eastbourne
Westminster Fields 2021
Representing the Regimental Association this year at the Field of Remembrance, Westminster, were Chichester Branch Members Mike Franks, Simon Ulrich and Maj. Brian Hudson BEM.
Eastbourne Branch Remembers Burma
A Service of Remembrance was held on a very blustery 12th November 2021 at the PINWE Memorial in Pavilion Gardens, Eastbourne. It was so nice to see so many turn out to remember the fallen. Eastbourne Branch Chairman, Phil Turner, read an account of the battle and a...
Remembrance 2021 – Brighton Branch
Members of Brighton Branch gather around the Regiment's Abu Klea Memorial in the Steine, Brighton. Wreaths were laid on 11th November at 1102 hrs. by the Mayor of Brighton, the Brighton Branch of the Royal British Legion, and Brighton and Hove Branch of the Royal...
St. George’s Chapel 100th Anniversary
To mark the 100th Anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of St. George's Chapel in Chichester Cathedral, Branch President, John White laid the Regimental Association Wreath in remembrance of all those from The Royal Sussex Regiment who lost their lives in the...
With Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Alan Arnell of Chichester Branch on the 18th October 2021 followed by Paul Gibbins of Eastbourne Branch on the 23rd October 2021. Our condolences go to both Alan's and Paul's family, may they rest in peace.
Eastbourne Branch Luncheon 2021
Fifteen members of Eastbourne Branch together with partners and guests attended the Branch Luncheon at the Langham Hotel in Eastbourne on the 16th October 2021. They enjoyed a lovely three course lunch in a splendid hotel overlooking the seafront on a gorgeous autumn...
