Nicholson John

Nicholson, John (1822-57), a celebrated Indian soldier, was born in Dublin, and, when fifteen, entered the service of the East India Company. During the campaign of the Sutlej he greatly distinguished himself, being present at the battle of Ferozeshah. He was then appointed assistant to the Resident at Lahore, and later Deputy-Commissioner of the Punjaub. In the Mutiny (1857) he suggested and helped to organise the famous movable column, and dealt, with great success with the suspected Sepoy regiments. At Trimmoo Ghaut and Majafgarh he annihilated rebel forces, and led the first column, as Brigadier-General, at the siege of Delhi, where he fell. Some of the natives made him an object of worship.