 His promotion to major-general was confirmed on 1 January 1963 and back dated to 31 October 1962 with seniority from 6 April 1962.He relinquished the appointment of Director of the Royal Armoured Corps on 27 January 1965.On 28 February 1965, he was appointed President of the Regular Commissions Board, relinquishing the position on 20 September 1965.