Background
TUCKER, Charles was born on December 6, 1838. Son of Robert Tucker of The Hall, Ashburton, Devon.
TUCKER, Charles was born on December 6, 1838. Son of Robert Tucker of The Hall, Ashburton, Devon.
Marlborough.
Entered army 1855; Major-General, 1893. Served Bhotan Expedition (medal and clasp). Perak Expedition (medal and clasp).
Zulu War (medal and clasp). Received good service pension, 1896, for “distinguished and meritorious service”. Jubilee medal, 1897.
' South Africa, 1899 -1901 (despatches thrice, promoted Lieutenant-General, Queen’s medal three clasps, King’s medal two clasps, Knight Commander of the Bath). General Officer Commanding in Chief 2nd Class. Commanding Scottish District, 1903-1906. Retired.