Read this article to learn about the soldier Sidney Woodroffe. Lewes resident Sidney Woodroffe was awarded the Victoria Cross for the heroism on the battlefield that cost him his life. The Victoria Cross is the highest military honour that can be awarded in Britain and is given to those who have shown valour ‘in the face of […]

Read this article to learn about the soldier Cuthbert Bromley. Seaford resident Cuthbert Bromley distinguished himself during the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915. Cuthbert was born in Hammersmith, London before the family moved to live in Seaford. One of four brothers, Cuthbert originally planned on working as a doctor or in local government after finishing […]

Read this article to learn about the soldier Alfred Martineau. Major Alfred John Martineau was the Commander of Newhaven Fort during the early years of the war. Alfred John Martineau was born in 1871, the youngest son of Judge Alfred and Maria Martineau, 6 Evelyn Terrace, Brighton. He was a highly qualified doctor and surgeon and worked […]