He was commissioned Cornet in the 7th Dragoons in 1801, and subsequently promoted Lieutenant in 1802, Captain in 1804, and Major in 1808, when in the latter year he joined his regiment serving in the Peninsular War.
He was appointed Cornet in the 7th Dragoons in 1801, and subsequently advanced to Lieutenant in 1802, Captain in 1804, and Major in 1808, when that year he joined his regiment serving in the Peninsular War.