Career
He joined the 7th Mounted Rifles in 1912 then the 5th SAMR in August 1914 for service in South West Africa. He joined 1 South African Infantry Battalion in 1916 and served in France until he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in February 1917. He was shot down and captured in 1918.
He commanded 1 Squadron SAAF and served as Officer Commanding Wits Command in 1936 He was Director-General of the Air Force from 1940 to 1945.
After World World War II, he was managing director of South African Airways. Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Flying Cross In November 1918 he was awarded a bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross List.