In 1701, he was promoted to the position of equerry. He was commissioned a captain in the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards on 10 January 1704, and breveted a colonel of foot on 20 October.
He progressed through his military career in 1701, becoming an equerry. He received a commission as a captain in the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards on 10 January 1704, and was subsequently promoted to a breveted colonel of foot on 20 October.