Alfred was born in July 1897 in Galgate Lancaster. He was the youngest son of Mr William Henry and Mary Fishwick of 4, The Crescent, Galgate. Alfred worked in the Boiler house at the silk mill in 1911, later moving to Lune Mills. His two Brothers (Thomas Henry and Ernest) both served in the Army (see the later section in part 2 [not included]) and he had three Sisters: Maud, Maggie, and Isabella. 

Alfred Enlisted in Lancaster probably around 1916 and following training in Kent went to France in Feb 1917. He was mentioned in Pte (later Corporal) James Whitakers letters home and known to be on a Sergeant's course in May 1917.

Alfred’s Obituary in the Lancaster Guardian dated 17 November 1917 page 8 records that the news of Alfred’s death was received from Sgt W Hartley and that he was from a soldier family, as at the time of his death His father was with the RDC on the Isle of Man, two brothers were in France and two uncles and ten cousins were also serving.

Further details of his death are on the attached pictures.

His Memorial service was held in the Wesleyan Church, Galgate- the obituary recording that “an impressive sermon was preached by the Reverend W A Headey”.

Alfred was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.