| Tuson | George Edward | | Captain | TUSON, GEORGE EDWARD, Captain, was born 20 January 1871. He was gazetted to the 16th Lancers 8 October 1890; became Lieutenant 31 July 1894, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98 (Tochi), as Regimental Commandant and Transport Officer (9 July to November 1897), receiving the Medal and clasp. He was promoted to Captain 9 October 1899. Captain Tuson served in the South African War, 1900-2, taking part in the advance on Kimberley and the Relief of Kimberley (wounded); operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Karee Siding, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, August to September 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, July to 29 November 1900), including actions at Bethlehem (7 July) and Wittebergen (1 to 20 July); operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901, and March to June 1901; operations in Cape Colony, February and March 1901, and June 1901. He received the Queen's Medal with five clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George Edward Tuson, Captain, 16th Lancers. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was promoted to Major 23 May 1903, and retired 9 June 1909. Major Tuson married, in 1912, Isabel, eldest daughter of S Bright-Williams, of Broadstairs, and widow of James Lawe, and they had one son and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers |
| Tuson | George Edward | | Captain | QSA (5). Wounded, Klip Drift, 14 Feb 00.
Source: QSA medal rolls | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers |
| Tuson | J | | | Source: Medal rolls | Canada, Lord Strathcona's Horse |
| Tuson | J | | | 3rd Volunteer Company, 2nd Battalion
Source: Medal rolls | Cheshire Regiment |
| Tuson | W | | | Source: QSA and KSA rolls | Cape Garrison Artillery |
| Tuspend | T L | | Trooper | BSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls | British South Africa Police |
| Tussler | H W | | | Source: WO100/231 | City Imperial Volunteers |
| Tustain | E | | | 1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Oxfordshire Light Infantry |
| Tustain | W | | | 1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Oxfordshire Light Infantry |
| Tustain | W W | | | 2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA rolls | Imperial Light Horse |
| Tustain | Walston William | 6928 | Private | Source: QSA Medal Rolls | 44th Company, 12th Btn, IY |
| Tustain | Walston William | 813 and 3403 | Sergeant | 2nd Battalion
Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Imperial Light Horse |
| Tusten | G | | | Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | (King's) Shropshire Light Infantry |
| Tustin | | 3928 | Private | Prisoner. Near Wolmaranstad, 24 July 1901
Released. Attached 5 DGds
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll | 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars |
| Tustin | F | 3928 | Private | QSA (3) DoL OFS Tr; KSA (2)
Provisional list of recipients
Source: Ladysmith Siege Account and Medal Roll | 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars |
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