In June 1915 he was granted a commission as a major .
In June 1915 he was raised the 18th ( Service ) Battalion ( Arts & Crafts ) , the King 's Royal Rifle Corps at Gidea Park .
In June 1915 he was granted a commission as a major and raised the 18th ( Service ) Battalion ( Arts & Crafts ) , the King 's Royal Rifle Corps at Gidea Park .