95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot

The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot was a British Army infantry regiment, raised in 1823. Under the Childers Reforms, it amalgamated with the 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot to form the Sherwood Foresters in 1881.

For other units with the same regimental number, see 95th Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).

95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot
1856 photograph of three members of the 95th who fought in the Crimea: Sergeant John Geary, Thomas Onslow and Lance Corporal Patrick Carthay
Active1823–1881
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
TypeLine infantry
SizeOne battalion
Garrison/HQNormanton Barracks, Derbyshire
Nickname(s)The Nails
EngagementsCrimean War
Indian Rebellion
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