During WW I he was not called for military service, most likely due to his constantly trembling hands; and most of the Bloomsburies were conscientious objectors.

• 第一次世界大战期间，他未被要求服兵役，最大的可能是由于他不断颤抖的双手，以及大多数布卢姆斯伯里人从意识上拒绝服兵役。