He was Governor of the Seychelles from 1934 to 1936; Governor of the Leeward Islands from 1936 to 1941; and Governor of British Guiana from  7 November 1941 to 1946. He was acting Governor from 1946 to 12 April 1947.
From 1934 to 1936, he held the position of Governor of the Seychelles. From 1936 to 1941, he served as Governor of the Leeward Islands. He then became Governor of British Guiana from November 7, 1941, until 1946.  He acted as Governor from April 12, 1947.