He volunteered for service during the Second World War and commanded the 4th Infantry Brigade in the campaigns in Crete and North Africa .
In civilian life , he was a solicitor and barrister in Timaru but also served in the Territorial Force .
solicitor volunteered for service during the Second World War and commanded the 4th Infantry Brigade in the campaigns in Crete and North Africa .
In civilian life , he was a solicitor and barrister in Timaru but also served in the Territorial Force .