He fought for Henry VII at the battles of Stoke Field and Blackheath and possibly at other battles as well. In August 1508, he was appointed to the newly created office of Surveyor of the King's Prerogative.
For Henry VII, he engaged in combat during the battles of Stoke Field and Blackheath, and possibly at other engagements. In August 1508, he was appointed to oversee the king's prerogatives, a newly created role.