With Sympathy

by | Jan 13, 2022 | News

It is with great sadness that we announce the death today of Major Mike Humme MBE. Mike was a past Chairman of Chichester Branch of the Association. He served with the 1st Battalion The Royal Sussex Regiment, the 3rd Battalion The Queen’s Regiment and with the Intelligence Corps. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and comrades, and our condolences go to Elfie, his wife.

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...