The December 1916 Parish Magazine recorded his death.
Alfred was the son of James & Annie Brown of Front Street, Staindrop. He was born in Morley in Evenwood Barony where he & his father & brother Joseph were miners.
He joined the 6th Durham Light Infantry in 1914 & served in France & Flanders. He was killed in action on 5th November, 1916 aged 22 & is buried in Warlencourt British Cemetery.