[2] After curacies in Hinckley and Germiston he held incumbencies in Johannesburg,[3] Pilgrim's Rest, Royston and Great Wymondley.
[4] In June 1917, he was interviewed in England for a commission as a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces,was described as ‘Bright, suitable’ and, after his appointment, was posted to France.
[5] However, he was gassed, and his recovery was delayed by a recurrence of malaria contracted in East Africa.
He returned to France after convalescence, and ended the war as Senior Chaplain to 47th Division.
[6] He was Priest in charge of Exuma before his time as Dean, and Vicar general of Nassau afterwards.