John Hicks (British Army officer)
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John Hicks | |
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| Born | c. 1780 Cornwall, England |
| Died | 18 May 1838 (aged 57–58) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1808–1826 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, 32nd Foot |
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Colonel John Hicks was a British Army officer who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. He commanded the 32nd Regiment of Foot.[1]
Hicks was commissioned as an Ensign in the Felbrigg Volunteer Infantry in 1803.[2]He was transferred to Royal Cornwall Militia in 1804, by August 1804 he also served in the Royal Cornwall Regiment, promoted to a captain in 1808.[3] In the August 1808 Hicks had fought Battle of Rolica,Vimerio.[4]1809, Under Sir John Moore he participated in the Corunna Campaign and Walcheren Expedition. As serving three years, Hicks was promoted to a Major in 1811. He fought battle of Salamanca, Vittoria, Nivelle, Toulouse.[4] By September 1814, Hicks was promoted to a Lieutenant-Colonel of 1st Battalion of 32nd Foot.[5]