In 1800, he joined the British Army, becoming lieutenant-colonel in 1813. He served in India and at the 1810 capture of Guadeloupe. In 1815, he was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath.
In 1800, he joined the British Army and rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel by 1813. He served in India and participated in the capture of Guadeloupe in 1810. In 1815, he was awarded the Order of the Bath.