He relinquished that post in late January 1938 .
He returned to England soon after to succeed Miles as Commanding Officer ( CO ) of the 1st Battalion , Royal Berkshires , and receiving a promotion to lieutenant colonel .
Relinquishing that post in late January 1938 , he returned to England soon after to succeed Miles as Commanding Officer ( CO ) of the 1st Battalion , Royal Berkshires , and receiving a promotion to lieutenant colonel .