The 2nd Battalion was in Hong Kong from 15 Jan 1922 until 3 Dec 1923
p.5, The Hong Kong Telegraph, 1922-01-16:
THE NEW REGIMENT. King’s Liverpools Here.
Hongkong was successfully occupied yesterday, with nothing more warlike than the strains of military music, by the 2nd Battn. King's Liverpool Regiment, who are to form the new garrison here in the place of the 2nd Battn. Wiltshires, the latter leaving the Colony very shortly. The newcomers were brought by the s.s. Himalaya, which came into harbour about 9 a.m. and went alongside the Naval Yard. An advance party came ashore and the business of transferring the Battalion's effects to Murray Barracks proceeded immediately. The barracks were all ready for the Liverpool men, the Wiltshires, whose departure has been delayed, having vacated their quarters some weeks ago to go under canvas on Murray Parade Ground.
(The article continues with details of the new arrivals.)
p.5, Hong Kong Daily Press, 1923-12-04:
THE DEPARTURE OF THE KING’S REGIMENT
AN ENTHUSIASTIC SEND OFF
Large numbers of Hongkong folk witnessed, with regret, the departure of the King’s Regiment yesterday afternoon on the troopship, Derbyshire. The embarkation was completed early in the afternoon and shortly before 4 o’clock the gangway was withdrawn to shore and two Naval tugs began to tow the vessel from the Camber where she has been lying. As the mooring ropes were, let go the East Surrey Regimental Band took up a position on the Camber right under the lee of the boat and played the King’s Regimental march, amidst the cheering of the troops on board and the troops and civilians on shore. As the vessel drew away from the shore the band on shore played "Auld Lang Syne” and The King's Band afterwards took up the strain. As the Derbyshire commenced to steam up the harbour towards Lyemun Pass, great cheering broke out on board and the officers were seen to join hands with their Commanding Officer (Col. Blake) in the centre, presumably singing "Auld Lang Syne.” As the Derbyshire rushed up the harbour the Regiment was greeted with cheering on all sides. The men on the Titania were seen gathered in the peak of the vessel and cheering lustily. Then the sailors of the French flagship, Jules Ferry, joined in, and the farewell was continued as the Derbyshire passed by the Hawkins, and the light cruisers in turn. When the cheering died away the King's band could be still heard playing "Auld Lang Syne.”
The King's Regiment have left a reputation behind them of being real good sports and will long be remembered by many as the "Sporting Battalion". Amongst those witnessing the departure of the Regiment were the General Officer Commanding the Troops in China (Major General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G.), Col. Davy R.E., and Commodore Grace, R.N. Practically all the Officers of the new Regiment were also present.
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