He was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, on 14 August 1915 and assigned as a staff officer, but he requested to be returned to active duty with his battalion, a request granted before the Battle of the Somme.
He was transferred to the 3rd Battalion on 14 August 1915. He was assigned as a staff officer. The 3rd Battalion was Grenadier Guards. He requested to be returned to active duty with his battalion. His battalion was a request. This request was granted before the Battle of the Somme.