The citation for his MC, which appeared in The London Gazette in September 1918, reads as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Having entered the wood he found it unoccupied, so remained out, noting the enemy's dispositions until compelled to retire to avoid being surrounded when he brought back valuable information.
He rejoined the Army in the Second World War, serving in Italy and reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel.
[citation needed] He was Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) for Roxburgh and Selkirk from 1935 to 1950, taking over the seat from his elder brother Walter on the death of their father.
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