In 1950 he was appointed to command 1/6 Gurkha Rifles.

One of his sons later became an officer in the 8th Gurkha Rifles.

However, the other Gurkha Rifles wore dark green facings.

The 2/3rd Gurkha Rifles were then ordered to renew the attack at dusk.

He was ceremonial Colonel of the 10th Gurkha Rifles 1934-47.

In 1903, it was renumbered as the 7th Gurkha Rifles.

In 1903, this became the 2nd Battalion, 10th Gurkha Rifles.

A new 2nd Battalion of the 10th Gurkha Rifles was formed in 1908.

He was commissioned into the 8th Gurkha Rifles on 28 August 1949.

In 1903, the regiment was also renumbered as the 6th Gurkha Rifles.