A History Of The Irish Guards
From its formation in 1900 until present day
Hong Kong
November 1970 - December 1972
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Tuesday 17th May 1971
On this day 8 Micks who were delivering rations accidently crossed the border with China. They would be released the next day with no major harm done.
The above picture taken from 'The Times' shows the 8 Micks who accidently crossed the border with China.
18th June 1972
The Battalion assist in rescue operations following a landslide in Hong Knong
The 8 who crossed the Border
Rank Company Quartermaster Sergeant Lance Corporal Guardsman Guardsman Guardsman Guardsman Guardsman Guardsman | Name J Skates K Gillen B Donnelly N Egan C Lavery C McMenamin T Meyler A Cullen |