He was promoted to captain in 1887, and major in 1896. His service included the North West Frontier's Zhob Valley Expedition in 1882 or 1884, and the Burmese Expedition from 1885 to 1889, in the latter of which he was wounded and his horse shot from under him. For this campaign, he was mentioned in despatches and received a campaign medal with two clasps. He was the 1st Bombay Lancers' Squadron Commandant from 23 October 1885, officiating second in command and Cantonment Magistrate at Neemuch and took part in the affair of Dawlatzai.