From Her Majesty the Queen

by | Oct 15, 2021 | News

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 Association to Her Majesty expressing our thoughts at her bereavement.

In reply to our message of support the Association has since received a kind letter of thanks from Buckingham Palace. May he rest in peace.

Bexhill Drill Hall

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

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...