He became adjutant of battalion in 1871, captain in May, 1878, major in 1883, lieutenant-colonel in 1888, and colonel on 21 April 1894.
As he rose through his military career, he held important positions: battalion adjutant in 1871, captain by May 1878, major in 1883, lieutenant-colonel by 1888, and attained the rank of colonel on 21 April 1894.