Background
HICKSON, Robert Albert was born on September 15, 1848 in Ballintaggart. Son of late Robert Hickson, Justice of the Peace, of Ballintaggart, Company Kerry, Ireland.
HICKSON, Robert Albert was born on September 15, 1848 in Ballintaggart. Son of late Robert Hickson, Justice of the Peace, of Ballintaggart, Company Kerry, Ireland.
Paris and Berlin.
Appointed ensign to the Buffs, 1867, giving up command of the 2nd Battalion, 1900. Served Relief of Chitral, 1895. Action of Marnagai (medal and clasp).
South African campaign, 1899-1900, in command of the Buffs. Action of Paardeberg (in command of the 13th Brigade). Relief of Kimberley; Driefontein (despatches, medal with 4 clasps), Companion of the Bath. Late the Buffs (East Kent Regiment), and Brigade-General commanding Home Counties District.
Club: Naval and Military.
Painting, and sports of all kinds. Travelling.
Spouse 1880, Amnette Emilie, y.daughter of late T. W. Younghusband, of Bamburgh, Northumberland.
Companion of the Bath 1900. Colonel.