On 1 January 1923 he was finally promoted to the substantive rank of captain, while serving as adjutant of the 1st Battalion. On 1 October 1928 he became Staff Captain of the 54th (East Anglian) Division, an appointment he held until 1 October 1932. On 1 January 1933 he became a Brevet Major.
On 1 January 1923, he was promoted to the substantive rank of captain while serving as adjutant for the 1st Battalion. He then held the position of Staff Captain in the 54th (East Anglian) Division from October 1st, 1928, until October 1st, 1932. Finally, on January 1st, 1933, he was awarded the rank of Brevet Major.