Hong Kong Regiment

Not to be confused with Royal Hong Kong Regiment.

Hong Kong Regiment
Active1891–1902
Disbanded1902
Country British India
Allegiance British Indian Army
BranchArmy
Typeinfantry
RoleGarrison force
Garrison/HQBritish Hong Kong
Nickname"The Swagger Regiment"
EngagementsSix-Day War (1899)
Boxer Rebellion
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The Hong Kong Regiment was a British Indian Army regiment seconded to the British Army intended to form part of the garrison of British Hong Kong between 1891 and 1902. It was disbanded in 1902 following a request from the India Office owing to the cost of the regiment.

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