Alfred enlisted on 27th May 1915. He entered the war in France on 11th August 1915 with the 141st Field Ambulance. On 30th May 1917 he proceeded from the unit to report to the Officer Commanding 39th Brigade, R.F.A. for water duties. On 23rd September 1918 he was discharged from the army as no longer physically fit for war service due to wounds.