World War I:
* Major General Sir James Emberson: He was a British Army officer who served during World War I. He commanded the 2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers, during the Battle of the Marne and the Battle of the Aisne. He was later appointed Brigadier-General and commanded the 11th Infantry Brigade during the Battle of Loos and the Battle of the Somme. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Croix de Guerre.
* Private John Emberson: He was a British soldier who served in the 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, during World War I. He fought in the Battle of Mons, the Battle of Le Cateau, and the Battle of the Marne. He was wounded several times and was eventually discharged from the army in 1916.
World War II:
* Flying Officer John Emberson: He was a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot who served during World War II. He flew with No. 617 Squadron RAF, also known as the "Dambusters," on the famous mission to bomb the German dams in the Ruhr Valley. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions.
* Private Thomas Emberson: He was a British soldier who served in the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, during World War II. He fought in the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of Arnhem. He was wounded in action and was later discharged from the army in 1945.
These are just a few examples of individuals by the surname of Emberson who fought in World War I and World War II. There were likely many others, as the Emberson surname is a relatively common one in England and other parts of the British Isles.