The following month, the New Zealand Division departed for France.

The new brigade was intended for service with the New Zealand Division.

He had two periods in command of the 2nd New Zealand Division.

This prompted the recall of the 2nd New Zealand Division.

They would later serve in France, with the New Zealand Division.

In 1940, he was seconded to the 2nd New Zealand Division as its commander of artillery.

He returned to active duty in early 1917 on attachment to the headquarters of the New Zealand Division.

The New Zealand Division of the Institute was formed in 1937.

Consequently, the New Zealand Division temporarily lost him as its commander.

By the end of the war, the New Zealand Division had a reputation as a tough unit with good troops.