THE bravery of a First World War solider has been marked with a permanent memorial a century after he was wounded in battle.
Claude Nunney died shortly after he was injured during an attack on a heavily fortified German defensive trench system, known as the Drocourt-Quéant Line, at Dury on September 1 and 2, 1918. Continue reading
A ‘FEARLESS’ soldier who bravely charged through a barrage of gunfire during a First World War battle will be commemorated with a permanent memorial.
Hastings-born Claude Nunney was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest decoration for valour from the British Army, for his actions in battle on September 1 and 2, 1918. Continue reading
THE Keep archive centre is throwing open its doors to give the public the chance to find out about the conservation of Sussex’s historic artefacts.
Archive material celebrating science and architecture, held by The Keep’s partners, will be on display at the centre in Moulsecoomb on Saturday, September 9. Continue reading
THE tale of one of World War One’s bloodiest battles is the 150th story to be published as a website tracing East Sussex’s role in the conflict marks its third anniversary.
Three years ago on Friday (Aug 4), East Sussex County Council’s First World War website was launched to showcase the lesser known stories of the people and places of the county during the war. Continue reading
