Hong Kong Regiment | |
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Active | 1891–1902 |
Disbanded | 1902 |
Country | British India |
Allegiance | British Indian Army |
Branch | Army |
Type | infantry |
Role | Garrison force |
Garrison/HQ | British Hong Kong |
Nickname(s) | "The Swagger Regiment"[citation needed] |
Engagements | Boxer 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]