Royal Fencible American Regiment

Royal Fencible American Regiment of Foot a.k.a. Royal Fencible Americans, RFA
Active	1775 - 1783
Country	Great Britain
Allegiance	King George III
Branch	Provincial corps, American command
Type	Battalion
Role	Infantry
Size	5 companies
Garrison/HQ	Fort Cumberland, July 1776 - Oct. 1783
Motto(s)	PRO REGE ET LEGE (Eng.: For King and Law)
Engagements	Siege of Fort Cumberland Saint John River expedition
Commanders
Notable commanders	Joseph Goreham Thomas Batt Gilfred Studholme

The Royal Fencible American Regiment of Foot (or RFA) was a Loyalist battalion of infantry raised in 1775 to defend British interests in the colony of Nova Scotia. The RFA was commanded by Lt. Col. Joseph Goreham throughout its existence. The most notable achievement of the RFA (and its only combat as a regiment) was the successful defense of Fort Cumberland during the Eddy Rebellion in November, 1776, which prevented the revolution in the other American colonies from moving into Nova Scotia.