[1] He served in the Royal Fusiliers in the First World War and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

He interrupted his studies when the First World War broke out, joining 1st Battalion The Royal Fusiliers.

Throughout the operations in October and November, 1918. he repeatedly went forward well in advance of our troops and brought back very valuable information.

On 7th November, 1918, after the battalion had been held up at St. Vaast La Valee, he went forward with the leading wave under a barrage and pointed out their objectives.

"[2] After the war he continued his studies in Nottingham[1] under Arthur Spooner, and became a teacher at Repton School.