Royal Nova Scotia Regiment

Royal Nova Scotia Regiment of Foot
Col. John Wentworth
Active	1793–1802
Country	Great Britain  United Kingdom
Allegiance	King George III
Branch	Provincial corps, North American command
Type	Battalion
Role	Infantry
Size	6 companies, rising to 8 companies
Garrison/HQ	Halifax, Nova Scotia (Fort Sackville) St. John's, Colony of Newfoundland Annapolis Royal Windsor (Fort Edward) Sydney, Nova Scotia
Engagements	Saw only minor combat
Commanders
Notable commanders	Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet

The Royal Nova Scotia Regiment (Nova Scotia Fencibles) was a battalion of infantry raised in 1793 to defend British interests in the colony of Nova Scotia during the Wars of the French Revolution. The unit was commanded by Colonel John Wentworth, the lieutenant-governor of the colony, throughout its existence. The Royal Nova Scotia Regiment (RNSR) had an undistinguished history through most of its existence, and saw very limited action, mostly in the role of marines, but did play an important role in the defense of Nova Scotia during these wars.