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1996

Accompanied service ends (Aug for UK personnel; Nov for Gurkha personnel).

First of two UK roulement battalions deploys (Oct) to Hong Kong.

1 RGR moves (Nov/Dec) to the UK.

Gun Club Hill Barracks handed back to the Hong Kong Government.

1997

Second UK roulement battalion replaces first battalion.

Royal Navy Task Force (NTF) arrives in Hong Kong to assist the final departure.

Remainder of defence estate and married quarters handed back to the Hong Kong Government.

All British Forces leave Hong Kong (By 1 Jul).

Note:

1. only.

Projected months for events are shown for planning purposes

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