| 96th Regiment of Foot (British Musketeers) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1780–1784 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Gen. Richard Whyte |
The 96th Regiment of Foot (British Musketeers) was an infantry regiment in the British Army from 8 April 1780 to 1784. It was one of several regiments raised in consequence of the American Revolutionary War.
The Colonel-Commandant of the regiment was General Richard Whyte. After serving for some time in Ireland the regiment was posted to the Channel Isles, where it was disbanded in 1784.
References
- "96th Regiment of Foot". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007.