He served in World War II, commanding the 14th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) in Italy in 1943 and the 66th Infantry Brigade from 1944 to 1945.
During World War II, he held command positions within the British military. He led the 14th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) in Italy during 1943 and commanded the 66th Infantry Brigade from 1944 to 1945.