He went on to make only one other first team appearance during that season. World War II intervened that September and he spent the war serving in the Royal Air Force stationed in India, but also played over 50 wartime matches for Arsenal.
He made a single additional first-team appearance during that season. The onset of World War II in September diverted his attention, and he served in the Royal Air Force based in India during the war, while still playing more than 50 wartime games for Arsenal.