He remained in command until 10:30 the following morning when his brigade commander ordered him to seek medical attention.

The brigade commander has a self-contained headquarters and staff.

During this period he also raised and commanded the armoured brigade and functioned as the first armoured brigade commander.

At other times, the regiment served in the trenches as part of a dismounted regiment under the command of the brigade commander.

His time as brigade commander allowed him to gain valuable military experience and build personal ties with his officers.