He served in China during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, later the same year in the Second Boer War in South Africa, and after the war became Assistant Quartermaster General for the 2nd Army Corps in October 1901.
He served in China during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, and later the same year in the Second Boer War in South Africa. After returning from the war he became Assistant Quartermaster General for the 2nd Army Corps and was promoted to the substantive rank of Colonel in October 1901.