He was an Anglo Indian soldier, and his stories reflect his military and frontier background. He retired in 1939 with the rank of Brigadier, ending his days in the town of Chagford, on the edge of Dartmoor, where he could pursue his passion for fishing.
As an Anglo Indian soldier, his life's stories are shaped by his military and frontier experiences. He left active duty in 1939 with a high rank, settling down in the quiet town of Chagford on the edge of Dartmoor, where he could devote himself to fishing.