 He saw active service with the Tochi Valley Expeditionary Force in 1897–98, receiving the medal with clasp.In the second Boer War he served with Damant's Horse from 1901–1902, being present in operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony.He was twice Mentioned in Dispatches (including one dated 1 June 1902, where he is commended for good service during the Battle of Boschbult 31 March 1902) and received the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps.