| 96th Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1803–1818 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Size | Two battalions |
The 96th Regiment of Foot was the fourth light infantry regiment of the British Army to bear this name. It was originally created from the 2nd Battalion of the 52nd Regiment of Foot in 1803 at the start of the Napoleonic Wars. Initially a single battalion regiment, a second battalion was raised in 1804. The Regiment was based mainly in the Caribbean and on Jersey and renumbered as the 95th Regiment of Foot. Following the defeat of Napoleon, the British army was reduced in size, and the regiment was disbanded in 1818.