He took the squadron, comprising HMS Hood, the battlecruiser  and the light cruisers , , ,  and , on an "Empire Cruise" between November 1923 and September 1924. Promoted to vice admiral on 26 September 1924, he was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George three days later for his service on the Empire Cruise.
Between November 1923 and September 1924, he commanded a squadron comprising HMS Hood, a battlecruiser, and several light cruisers during an "Empire Cruise." He was promoted to vice admiral on September 26, 1924, and received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George three days later for his service on this cruise.