Stephen G. Hicks

Stephen G. Hicks (February 22, 1809 – December 14, 1869 (or 1866)) was an American soldier born in Jackson County, Georgia.

His father, John Hicks, was one of the seven soldiers killed in action at the Battle of New Orleans.

Because of this injury, he was deemed unfit for active duty and was instead appointed commander at Fort Anderson, Kentucky[2] and took part in the Battle of Paducah in March 1864.

It was there, at Paducah, Kentucky, on March 25, that Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest unsuccessfully demanded Hicks' surrender: ... if I have to storm your works, you may expect no quarter.

[3] A bronze bas relief by Bruce Saville of Hicks can be found at Vicksburg National Military Park.