[1] However, by the time the Battle of Hong Kong broke out, only a platoon-sized group had completed training.

[1] The majority of the initial high-quality recruits (mainly from the New Territories) were passed medically by Dr.

During the fighting, the HKCR was primarily used to guard military stores in Deep Water Bay, and also saw action at the ridge that resulted in several casualties.

After the surrender, several HKCR recruits escaped to China and joined up with the British Army Aid Group or the Hong Kong Volunteer Company shortly after.

As a percentage, more HKCR men probably escaped, or evaded capture, and continued fighting than any other Hong Kong-based unit, thus proving the quality of the initial recruitment and selection.