From 1877 to 1880 he was Adjutant of the regiment, and in 1884 he accompanied Sir Charles Warren on the Bechuanaland Expedition, where he was "honourably mentioned".
From 1877 to 1880 he was Adjutant of the regiment, the future CIGS William Robertson serving in the ranks under him. Robertson 1921, p2 In 1884 he accompanied Sir Charles Warren on the Bechuanaland Expedition, where he was "honourably mentioned".