On April 14, 1865, he became a member of Company D, Third Regiment of National Guards, and was made First Sergeant eight days later. His succeeding promotions were as follows: Second Lieutenant, July 6, 1865; First Lieutenant, December 1, 1865; Captain, August 10, 1865; Major of the Third Regiment, September 3, 1870; Lieutenant Colonel, April 20, 1872. After resigning on April 21, 1873, he rejoined the Guards and was made captain and adjutant on February 18, 1879; Major, March 20, 1882; Colonel, July 12, 1886; Brigadier-General, commanding the brigade, on May 28, 1892.
He became a member of Company D, Third Regiment of National Guards on April 14, 1865, and was promoted to First Sergeant in an expedited manner eight days later. His subsequent career advancements included: Second Lieutenant on July 6, 1865; First Lieutenant on December 1, 1865; Captain on August 10, 1865; Major of the Third Regiment on September 3, 1870; Lieutenant Colonel on April 20, 1872. Following his resignation on April 21, 1873, he rejoined the Guards and was promoted to captain and adjutant on February 18, 1879; Major on March 20, 1882; Colonel on July 12, 1886; Brigadier-General, commanding the brigade, on May 28, 1892.