He served in World War I initially as Chief of Staff of II Corps, which went to France with the British Expeditionary Force, and fought at the battle of Loos in September 1915.
He served in World War I initially as Chief of Staff of II Corps, which went to France with the British Expeditionary Force. He became General Officer Commanding 21st Division in April 1915 and fought at the battle of Loos in September 1915.