Paul Reed Posted 30 June , 2003 Share Posted 30 June , 2003 It was 87 years ago today that the men of the 11th, 12th and 13th (South Downs) Battalions of the Royal Sussex Regiment attacked the German trenches around Richebourg. In a battle that lasted just over two and a half hours, more than 360 were killed and over 1,100 wounded. One veteran of the action I knew described it as 'The Day Sussex Died'. Remembering their sacrifice. The South Downers at Cooden Camp in 1914. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Light Posted 30 June , 2003 Share Posted 30 June , 2003 Sussex Daily News 24th July 1916 Two Sons Missing - Steyning "Mrs Bristow, of Old Workhouse Cottages, Steyning, has two sons missing as the result of the big advance. They are Private E. Bristow and Lance-Corporal F. Bristow, of the Royal Sussex Regiment. She has received the news from a third son, Lance-Corporal J. Bristow of the same regiment, that they have been missing since the 30th June, the beginning of the great battle. Lance-Corporal J. Bristow himself was safe and well at the time of writing." Remembering Private SD/3300 Edward Bristow, and his younger brother, L/Cpl. SD/3299 Fred Bristow, killed in action at Richebourg, 30th June 1916. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now