The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dicken, Col. William Popham
Dicken, Col. William Popham, D S.O. (1887), C.B. (1891); b. 1834; e.s. of late Stephens Dicken M.D., Deputy Inspector-General of Hospitals, Bengal; educ; Blundell’s School, Tiverton; Barter-Couse; Addiscombe; enterd Madras Army, 1853; Captain, 1865; Major, Madras Staff Corps (now Indian Army). 1873; Lieut. Col. 1879; Brevet Col. 1883; Col. commandant 3rd Madras Light Infantry, (63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry), 1885; served Burmese Expedition in command of Toungoo and Ningyan (Pyinmana) column, 1885-87 (despatches twice, medal). Clubs: United Service Oriental.