In 1912 he was appointed Commandant of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He also served in World War I becoming Commander Royal Artillery for 8th Division in which capacity he took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915.
In 1912, he became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He also participated in World War I as Commander Royal Artillery for the 8th Division during which he took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915.