A Lancing resident is researching the lives of people who died in the First World War and whose names appear on the Lancing and Sompting war memorials.

Sue Light's detailed study will include research into biographical details, service records and details of the missions in which the men's battalions and units were engaged on the day that they died.

She also hopes to include men who had strong links with the villages but are not commemorated on the memorials.

As she works, Sue is picking up lots of local and family history and said she was sure there were still many local people related to the 53 named men.

At some point, she hopes to produce the information in a book.

Call Sue on 01903 520284.