Hong Kong Regiment

Hong Kong Regiment
Soldiers of the Hong Kong Regiment
Active1891–1902
Disbanded1902
CountryBritish Raj British India
Allegiance British Indian Army
BranchArmy
Typeinfantry
RoleGarrison force
Garrison/HQBritish Hong Kong
Nickname(s)"The Swagger Regiment"[citation needed]
EngagementsBoxer Rebellion

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.[1]

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