NICKLE

Sir Robert (son of Robert Nicholl of the 17 dragoons, who changed his name to Nickle). b. at sea 12 Aug. 1786; ensign loyal Durham fencibles 16 Dec. 1798; ensign 60 foot 22 Jany. 1801; ensign 15 foot 19 May 1801, lieut. 26 Jany. 1802; lieut. 8 garrison brigade 1803; lieut. 88 foot 4 Aug. 1804, major 28 Nov. 1822; led the forlorn hope at Buenos Ayres 7 July 1807, when severely wounded; served through the Peninsular war, present at 9 battles, severely wounded at Toulouse; served in the American war 1814; lieut. col. 36 foot 15 June 1830 to 22 Aug. 1834; acting governor of St. Christopher 14 July 1832 to March 1833; served in Canadian rebellion 1838, when he raised several volunteer forces; colonel on h.p. 29 Aug. 1843; M.G. 11 Nov. 1851; commanded the forces in Australia 1853 to death; K.H. 1832; knighted at St. James’s palace 13 March 1844. d. Jolimont, Melbourne 26 May 1855.