The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Nixon, Lieut.-General Sir
Nixon, Lieut.-General Sir John Eccles, K.C.B., (1911); b. 1857; s. of Major-General J. P. Nixon; educ: at Wellington; m. Amy Louisa, y.d. of James Wilson of Gratwicka, Billingshurst; one s.; served in the Afghan War, 1879-80; Mahsud-Waziri Expedition, 1881; Chitral Relief Force as D.A.Q.M.G. Brevet-Lieutenant Colonel; Chief Staff Officer, Tirah Expedition, 1837-98; commanded a Brigade in S. Africa, 1901-03; commanding Bangalore Brigade, 1903-06; Inspector-General of Cavalry in India, 1906-08; Chief of Meerut Division, 1908-10; Peshawar Division, 1910-12; Commanding Southern Army, India, 1912; since retired. Publications: Military Notes on Tactics; ‘Law’ and ‘Staff Officers on Field Service’. Address; Ootacamund, Madras Presidency, India. Club: Junior Service.