in 1917, he assumed command of the 1st brigade, 1st expeditionary division, and in june he sailed for france. as a division and corps commander during world war i, he participated in the occupation of the toulon and troyon sectors near saint-mihiel, served in the aisne-marne operations, and took part in the occupations of chateau-thierry. following the war, he commanded fort lee, virginia, the 7th corps area, the philippine division, and the 5th corps area.