In 1910, he took a posting as Director of Military Operations in India, where he served until 1914, when he became General Officer Commanding-in-Chief for IX Corps, serving at the Battle of Messines and the Third Battle of the Aisne.
He took a posting as Director of Military Operations in India. This was in 1910. He served until 1914. He became General Officer Commanding-in-Chief for IX Corps. General Officer Commanding was serving at the Battle of Messines. General Officer Commanding was serving at the Third Battle of the Aisne.