In July 1916 he became a flight commander as a temporary captain.

"They appointed a temporary captain from our number while they were out."

But returned to play in the first-team and become temporary captain of the club for the second season.

He was promoted to temporary captain on 1 April 1915.

During his time there he was promoted to temporary captain, in July 1956.

He was given command of a flight on 31 July, and promoted to temporary captain.

On 26 September 1918, he was promoted to temporary captain while so employed.

Later in the war he was a temporary captain.

He was raised to temporary captain on 7 May 1918.

He was appointed flight commander and temporary captain on 11 March 1918.