In December, he was promoted to command the newly formed 28th Division, and led this formation through the heavy German gas attacks at the 2nd Battle of Ypres, and also at the Battle of Loos.
I december blev han forfremmet til at lede den nyligt opstillede 28. division og anførte denne division under de kraftige tyske gasangreb under det Andet slag ved Ypres, og også under slaget ved Loos.