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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...
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...
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.
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...
Remembrance 2022 in Chichester
Members of Chichester and District Branch gathered together with members of the Queen's Regimental Association at the Market Cross, Chichester, to pay their respects at the eleventh hour. Members of the general public and civic dignitaries joined them in a two-minute...
Remembrance 2022 in Brighton
Brighton and Hove branch gathered together with other veterans and members of the emergency services to pay their respects at the Boars Head, Abu Klea and Great War Memorials in the Old Steine, Brighton, today. Wreaths were laid by branch member David Prowes and...
Lionel Queripel VC Remembered
On 19 September 1944, Acting Major Lionel Queripel gave his life in a selfless act of bravery, whilst covering his men's withdrawal back into the Oosterbeek perimeter during the battle of Arnhem. He had already been wounded twice whilst assaulting an anti-tank gun,...
CWGC Compassionate Centre
Please click on the following link for an interesting article from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Royal Sussex Bench – Worthing
Seen here are Alan Woods, past Chairman of Arundel & Littlehampton Branch, with Reg Snewin on his right (as viewed) sitting recently on the replacement Royal Sussex Bench in Worthing, which has just been restored; thanks going to Worthing Borough Council for the...
Quebec Dinner
The ninetieth anniversary Quebec Dinner was held at Lewes Town Hall on Saturday 10 September 2022. It was also an opportunity to show off the regiments silver drums, given by public subscription and presented by His Grace the Duke of Norfolk at Preston Barracks,...