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The National Service Years 1945-59

Hong Kong 1954-1956

Time off, entertainment and trips.


Returning from the trip to Silvermine Bay, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, 1955.
Accession Number: KO0883/051


An interior view of the ferry steamer, 'Manwah' before the farewell party, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, 1956.
Accession Number: KO0883/116


'Playtime' the 1st Battalion Skittle Group, Hong Kong, 1956.
Accession Number: KO0883/130


All ranks open air dance, with regimental dance band, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, circa 1955.
Accession Number: KO1667/11


The Corps of Drums entertain the families, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, 1956.
Accession Number: KO0883/104


The Lads of 1st Platoon, 'A' Company, 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, 1954.
Accession Number: KO2091/06


1st Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment, Hong Kong, 1956, Gurkha head cutting ceremony
Accession Number: KO0883/101

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