Born to Firley and Rebecca Baum, of 150 Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough.
Moved to Middleton-inTeesdale before the war for work and became a member of Middleton's Male Voice Choir. Volunteered for Lord Kitchener's Army (Darlington Pals) in October 1914 and undertook training in Coxhoe. Served in both Egypt and France
Teesdale Mercury-14/10/1914: Teesdale notes: Volunteering
Teesdale Mercury 16.08.1916 - Page 5: Column 6
Private Alfred Baum, Middleton, shot by sniper
Teesdale Mercury-22/10/1919: Notes from the higher dales: Service to dedicate marble tablet