Royal Fencible American Regiment of Foot a.k.a. Royal Fencible Americans, RFA | |
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Active | 1775 - 1783 |
Country | ![]() |
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.