103rd Regiment of Foot (Volunteer Hunters)

The 103rd Regiment of Foot (Volunteer Hunters) was a British Army infantry regiment raised in 1794. It existed for a relatively short period, being disbanded in 1796. The regiment's formation was part of the expansion of the British Army during the French Revolutionary Wars. The "Volunteer Hunters" designation indicates that it was likely raised from volunteers and intended for light infantry or skirmishing duties. Hunter regiments were often tasked with scouting, harassing enemy forces, and operating in difficult terrain. Details regarding the regiment's specific campaigns and actions are sparse but it likely saw service within Great Britain for training and home defense and potentially deployed abroad during its short lifespan. Due to its brief existence, it did not accumulate a significant battle history or develop a lasting regimental tradition. The disbandment in 1796 suggests that the regiment was deemed surplus to requirements following a period of relative calm or a shift in strategic priorities during the war with Revolutionary France.