He was a trusted servant of the Crown, and in 1389 in consideration of his seven years good service in the "Irish wars" and in "diverse offices", he was given a knighthood and granted lands at Drogheda.
He was a trusted servant of the Crown, and in particular enjoyed the confidence of Robert de Vere. In 1389 in consideration of his seven years good service in the "Irish wars" and in "diverse offices", he was given a knighthood and granted lands at Drogheda.