Herbert resided in Parkstone. He entered the war in France on 5th June 1915. On 22nd March 1917 he joined the 141st Field Ambulance for duty from No 51 General Hospital. He proceeded to the 1st Field Ambulance for duty on 21st September 1917. On 18th December 1918 he was evacuated 'sick' to a Casualty Clearing Station.