7th Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment
1939-1940
Broom F.A.

Royal Sussex Regiment Crest
7th Battalion

Sergeant
Frederick Arthur (Fred) Broom
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I was in 263 Field Company the Royal Engineers.

I survived the battle and returned to England via Rouen and Cherbourg. On return, our unit was reformed into 12th Corps and took part in the Normandy Invasion.