When the World War broke out, Major Bourne rejoined the 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment in November, 1914, and served in France from May 1915 to November 10, 1918. Among.the awards accorded him were: Military Cross and Bar; Belgian Croix de Guerre; Mentioned in Despatches; 1915 Medal; Chinese Navy, Army and Air Force Medal, 1st Class; Shanghai Municipal Police Long Service Medal.
While posted to Regular Army Reserve of Officers, he as 2nd Assistant Commissioner, rejoined the Shanghai Municipal Police in 1919, and was posted to, and later had charge of, the Chinese Branch as Assistant Commissioner. He became Deputy Commissioner on January 1, 1930. Among the posts he has held in the force are: in charge of Divisions, 1931; D.C. (Crime Branch) 1932-1935; ting Commissioner of Police during 1935-1936; D. C. (Special Branch) 1936-1937. He was acting Commissioner from July 10 to October 8 in 1937 and thereafter he was in charge of D.C. (Special Branch).
Major Bourne resigned from Reserve of Officers in May, 1935, on taking the temporary charge of force.
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