He was commissioned as a Cornet with the Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury's Regiment of Horse (1685). He was promoted to Captain 1st Troop of Life Guards, Major of Horse (1702) and then Lieutenant Colonel, 1st Life Guards. He later became equerry to Prince George of Denmark and Aide-de-camp to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough during the Battle of Blenheim and Battle of Ramillies. According to his will he was from the parish of St Margaret's, Westminster.