He participated in the capture of Fort Chambly 18 August 1775, the Battle of Quebec (1775), relief of Fort Stanwix in August 1777 and both Battle of Saratoga.
He participated in the capture of Fort Chambly on August 18, raising local forces for the effort. They later saw action in the Saratoga campaign, including the relief of the siege of Fort Stanwix in August 1777 and both Battles of Saratoga.