| 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot | |
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| Active | 1823–1881 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Normanton Barracks, Derbyshire |
| Nickname(s) | The Nails |
| Engagements | Crimean War Indian Rebellion |
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.