Royal Sussex Regimental Association News
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...
Lewes Dinner 2021
Pictured here is Mike Stenning with Joe Ramsaroot and his nephew at The 89th Annual Re-union of The Royal Sussex Regimental Association, which took place at Lewes Town Hall on 11th September, preceded by the Association's Annual General Meeting. Over 120 comrades and...
Armistice Day – Field of Remembrance Westminster
The Association will be commemorating our fallen comrades once again this year at our Regimental plot in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, on 11 Nov 2021. Branch crosses will be on site ready for the service; Branch representatives will be asked...
From Her Majesty the Queen
In response to the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who died in Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on the morning of 9 April 2021, a letter of condolence was written on behalf of The Royal Sussex Regimental...
Goodwood 2021
On a gloriously sunny summers day, members and guests of The Royal Sussex Regimental Association met on the 7th September 2021 at Goodwood Racecourse for the annual running of 'The Royal Sussex Stakes' race. Thirty members and guests enjoying a wonderful lunch, and a...
With Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of two long standing members of The Regiment and the Regimental Association. We pass on our condolences to the families and friends of Capt. Jonathan Fletcher, Trustee of the Association, and C/Sgt. Bill Dixon,...
Commemorating Bernard Norris Butcher MC DCM
On the 100th anniversary of the death of the above, the Brighton Branch of The Royal Sussex Regimental Association laid on a small commemoration to the life of Bernard. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Brighton and Hove and Councillor Amanda Grimshaw along...
In Memory of Raymond Weston
Ray joined the Royal Sussex Regiment and saw service in Germany, where the image of him was taken in June 1953 at Wyvern Barracks, Luneburg. After military service Ray worked for Hampshire County Council in the highways department until retirement, after which he...
Dieppe Veterans Parade
The Annual Dieppe Remembrance parade and memorial service was held in Newhaven on Sunday 8th August and is today organized by the local council. Previously this event was run by the Dieppe Veterans Association with assistance from the Canadian High Commission in...
