He transferred to a regular commission in the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1949, and served with anti-aircraft units in the United Kingdom. He joined the 32nd Medium Regiment in Hong Kong in 1952, and served in the Korean War with 74th Medium Battery in 1953.
In 1949, he changed to a regular commission within the Royal Regiment of Artillery and served with anti-aircraft units in the United Kingdom. In 1952, he joined the 32nd Medium Regiment in Hong Kong and participated in the Korean War with 74th Medium Battery.