Royal Sussex Regimental Association News
Bexhill Drill Hall
After several years of waiting the Royal Sussex Regimental badge that adorns the front of the Bexhill Drill Hall, one of the very few original drill halls that remain in Sussex, has finally seen the renovation completed. Confirmation has been received that the Sussex...
John Crocker – Royal Sussex veteran’s 101st birthday
Following call-up in 1942 and initial training at Colchester North Camp, Pte John Cocker was posted to the 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex, which he joined in Cairo after landing at Port Said in northern Egypt. The Battalion was on its way to Persia and Iraq following the...
Priez Visit 2024
Tribute to Jack ‘Lofty’ Waters
Shown on the left of the picture is Jack ‘Lofty’ Waters, who recently passed away in Canada. The image was taken in 1951 and submitted to us by his family in memory of Jack, who, according to his brother Eric, was immensely proud of the fact that he formed part of the...
Field of Remembrance 2024
Regimental Association Chairman Maj. (retd) Barry Lane MBE TD stands by the Regiments plot in Westminster.
Midhurst Remembers
Standards gather in the market square at Midhurst, adjacent to the War Memorial, in preparation for the towns 2024 commemoration.
Arundel by The Arun View
Arundel & Littlehampton Branch reinvigorated their luncheon habit at the end of the summer with a successful event in The Arun View, Littlehampton. Having lapsed for many years upon the demise of their then organiser, current Chairman Mike Stenning and Treasurer...
Mid Sussex at Home
Having moved to The Hassocks Hotel two years ago for their branch meetings, Mid Sussex branch celebrated with the mounting of a Royal Sussex plaque in the bar.
Mid Sussex in Parliament
During August last year Mid Sussex Branch paid a visit to our Houses of Parliament. The day commenced with a meal at the Union Jack Club, and then onto Westminster on one of the hottest days of the summer. The tour was very informative with the added benefit of audio...
Mid Sussex – To The Tower
The Mid Sussex Branch were guests at the Tower of London on a glorious Sunday morning last year. The Branch marched in, led by their Standard, from Traitors Gate to the chapel for an 11 o'clock service. Chairman David Allaway gave the salute with tourist clapping as...