During this time (the Great War), he was also a Chaplain to the Forces (CF) in Mesopotamia (1916–19): for which he was mentioned in despatches, made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (3 June 1918) and an honorary chaplain to the forces (Hon CF) in 1919. He had been in Mesopotamia for 3 years other than for 6 months leave in 1918 spent in Ceylon.
At the same time (the Great War), he also served as a Chaplain to the Forces (CF) in Mesopotamia (1916–19): during which he was recognized in dispatches, appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (3 June 1918) and designated an honorary chaplain to the forces (Hon CF) in 1919. He had been in Mesopotamia for three years, except for six months leave in 1918 spent in Ceylon.