The Hong Kong Garrison was a British and Commonwealth force that protected Hong Kong. In December 1941 during the Battle of Hong Kong in the Second World War, the Japanese Army attacked Hong Kong and after a brief but violent series of engagements the garrison surrendered. The garrison continued until 1989.

1941 Garrison

This is the garrison of Hong Kong that surrendered in December 1941.

Command

Kowloon Brigade

Hong Kong Brigade

Several members of the 1st Bn were linked to the Hong Kong Chinese Regiment.

Fortress units

Aftermath

Following the Fall of Hong Kong to Japanese forces, most British personnel were captured, others died in the battle. For those able to escape (or later released) from Hong Kong, some managed to re-group in China. The Hong Kong Chinese Regiment and the British Army Aid Group kept the remaining elements of the Garrison alive and help it re-establish the British military after the Liberation of Hong Kong.

Structure in 1989

The British forces stationed in Hong Kong were called the "Hong Kong Garrison", which had the following structure: