Brigadier-General George Stuart Tuxford

1. Brigadier-General, 3rd Infantry Brigade, Infantry (Army). 1916-03-16 ?
2. Lieutenant-Colonel, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Distinguished Service Order (Canal Du Nord)
Description: Brig.-Gen. George Stuart Tuxford, C.B., C.M.G., Sask. R., comdg. 3rd Can. Inf. Bde.For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership whilst commanding his brigade in the attack across the Canal du Nord on the .27th (September, 1918, and the operations of the following days. His brigade had to attack on a very narrow front across the Canal du Nord, and then to fan out and attack on a wide frontage, including the towns of Sainsles- Marquion and Marquion. The operation was successfully accomplished, thanks to his ability and continuous presence with the forward troops. His work during the last two months' operations has been excellent.
Date of award: 1919-03-07
Date of award: 1918-09-27
Source: London Gazette issue 31583, page 12231.

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

Companion of the Order of the Bath

Original commanding officer of the 5th Battalion. Served with the 5th at 2nd Ypres and Festubert and was invalided to England severely ill May 22, 1915. Promoted to Brigadier March 16, 1916 and given command of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Canadian Division where he served for the next 3 years.

Brig.-Gen. George Stuart Tuxford, C.B., C.M.G., Sask. R., comdg. 3rd Can. Inf. Bde.

For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership whilst commanding his brigade in the attack across the Canal du Nord on the .27th (September, 1918, and the operations of the following days. His brigade had to attack on a very narrow front across the Canal du Nord, and then to fan out and attack on a wide frontage, including the towns of Sainsles- Marquion and Marquion. The operation was successfully accomplished, thanks to his ability and continuous presence with the forward troops. His work during the last two months' operations has been excellent.