William Hicks (Indian Army officer)

William Hicks (dates of birth and death not fully confirmed, likely active mid-19th century) was a British officer who served in the Indian Army, primarily noted for his involvement in the suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as the Sepoy Mutiny). While detailed biographical information is scarce and often conflated with others of similar names, records indicate he held a commission and participated in military actions against rebel forces, particularly in northern India. Further research is needed to definitively establish his specific regiments, postings, and contributions beyond his general participation in the British efforts to quell the rebellion. Due to the commonality of the name and limited surviving primary sources, separating his individual service record from those of other British officers named William Hicks requires meticulous scrutiny of available historical documents related to the Indian Army during the period. The National Archives (UK) and the British Library's India Office Records are likely repositories of potential further information.