The 96th Regiment of Foot (British Musketeers) was an infantry regiment in the

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from 8 April 1780 to 1784. It was one of several regiments raised in consequence of the

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. 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.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:96th Regiment of Foot Infantry regiments of the British Army Military units and formations established in 1780 Military units and formations disestablished in 1784 1780 establishments in England