Promoted to captain on 30 June 1925, he was given command of the cruiser HMS "Effingham" before retiring in 1936; he was recalled in 1939, promoted to rear-admiral and served as Flag Officer, Scapa throughout the Second World War.
He was promoted to captain on 30 June 1925. He was given command of the cruiser HMS "Effingham" before. He was retiring in 1936. He was recalled in 1939. He was promoted to rear-admiral. He was served as Flag Officer throughout the Second World War. Scapa was Flag Officer.