Nicholas Hammond

Nicholas Hammond was born on 9 September 1856 in Rufford, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Philip Hammond and Marie Hammond.
He had a sister: Mary Hamilton. 
In 1873, he became a junior subaltern in the 8th (Duke of Warrington’s) Dragoon Guards. In 1875, he made Lieutenant. In 1879, he made Captain. 
In 1878, he married Carole Hammond. 
In 1880, he had a son: Alfred Hammond. 
In 1884, he made Major. In 1890, he made Lieutenant Colonel. 
He died in Battle in 1900 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa.