He received his majority in 1891 and then served in the field artillery from 1897 until undertaking a staff role in Melbourne after. In 1901, he was achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel, and assumed command of the 11th Light Horse Regiment in 1903.
In 1891, he gained his majority; from 1897 until taking on a staff role in Melbourne, he served in the field artillery. In 1901, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and became the commander of the 11th Light Horse Regiment.