In August 1513 Home led 3000 Border Horsemen on a raid into England, en route back to Scotland laden with booty, his force was ambushed by William Bulmer of Brancepeth Castle at Milfield, and was routed losing 1000 men and his standard.
A month later, on 9 September, Home's horsemen were part of the Scottish force that fought at the Battle of Flodden.