[1] He fought in the Balkan Wars of 1912–13 as an officer in an Evzone battalion of the 8th Infantry Division in the Epirus front, and was wounded in the Battle of Bizani.

He particularly distinguished himself in the Battle of Skra-di-Legen in May 1918, where he was wounded and received a field promotion to lieutenant colonel.

He was once more distinguished during the long and successful retreat of his parent unit, the Independent Division, to the sea and Lesbos after the Battle of Dumlupinar.

[1] He continued his service as regimental and divisional commander, and retired with the rank of Major General on 10 October 1929.

[1] On 2 June 1936, he was appointed as Minister Governor-General of Macedonia in the cabinet of Ioannis Metaxas, serving until 21 March 1937.