Charge of the Light Brigade

[wimsey]

My great great grandfather was Trooper John McCausland of the 8th Hussars. Family lore has it that he was a participant in The Charge of the Light Brigade and was captured during the battle, however the scant records appear to show that the 8th were held back by the commanding officer so I am unable to reconcile the family story to the battle accounts, can anyone help me clarify this?
Regards
Brian Wilson

have you seen his entry in the book "Forgotten Heroes" by Roy Dutton ? - (easily found on google if you haven't)