by RSRA News Desk | Jul 9, 2022 | News
Mid Sussex Branch member and Normandy veteran, Robert Piper, has been honoured with a named brick on the Project 71 Normandy Wall at the D-Day Museum in Southsea, Portsmouth. Robert first joined the Local Defence Volunteers in Southwater at the age of 14, and in 1940...
by Greg Fielder | Jun 30, 2022 | News
On Monday 27 June Chichester Branch members were invited to attend the regiments old home, Roussillon Barracks, to witness a presentation to those cadets who formed the marching contingent on St. George’s Day. Members of the Chichester Detachment, Sussex Army...
by Greg Fielder | Jun 30, 2022 | News
Chichester Branch members Fred Hill and Rod Ulrich spent the day, last Saturday, at Littlehampton demonstrating the workings of a Bren Gun. The Associations ‘cut-away’ weapon was loaned out for the occasion which aroused a lot of interest from those who...
by RSRA News Desk | Jun 29, 2022 | News
With much sadness we have to report the death of Peter ‘Dicko’ Dixon at the age of 76 years. Everyone knew Peter as ‘Dicko’ and he was a real character and fun to be with. He started his service with the Royal Sussex Regiment as a Junior...
by RSRA News Desk | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Robert Piper of The Association’s Mid Sussex Branch has received a very prestigious award from the Royal Voluntary Service, entitled ‘Platinum Champion’ in recognition of his outstanding long-term work for Southwater Village Community. This project was launched...
by RSRA News Desk | Jun 27, 2022 | News
It is our sad duty to inform you of the death of Len Holland ex B Cy 1 Royal Sussex 1958 – 60 who passed away on 15th June. Our sympathy goes to his family; funeral details to follow, and may he rest in peace.
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