Fred lived at 32 Haddon Avenue, Burley, Leeds. He entered the war in France on the 30th October 1914. Fred gained his commission on the 20th August 1917. Five days later, on 25th August, he joined the 1st Field Ambulance for duty. On 30th June 1919 he proceeded to No 2 Field Ambulance due to his position with the 1st Field Ambulance ceasing to exist.