He then studied law at the University of Adelaide, graduated LLB, and was admitted to the bar on 17 December 1914.
[1] Ross enlisted with the Australian Army on 29 February 1916[4] and embarked from Melbourne with reinforcements for 120 Howitzer Battery on 2 October.
[1] During the Second World War, Ross served as a legal officer, with the rank of captain.
[9] He was a member of the Anglican Church and served as chancellor for the Diocese of Adelaide and of Willochra for 27 years.
[11][12] Ross married Margaret Eleanor Waterhouse (6 June 1891 – 20 November 1848) on 21 July 1920.