During the First World War, Alfred served overseas in the Canadian Army Service Corps in a motor transport unit. He enlisted in the reserves in 1914 and was not discharged until 1919.
Alf Gofton, Mechanical Transport, overseas 1916
Mechanical Transport Class, Ottawa, 1916
Director of Supplies and Transport
"This is to certify that Cpt. Gofton, A. 37271 is on duty from 8AM to 5PM Daily from Monday, May 13th 1918. To Saturday May 15th 1918. for the Department Officer in charge of instructional Transport with either of the following Lorries or Cars."
Alf Gofton's 1914-1915 Star
Awarded to all who saw service in any theatre of war against the central powers between August 5th, 1914 and December 31st, 1915.
Left: Cap Badge. Right: Scarf Presented to Alf Gofton ca. 1916
An Evening. "Somewhere in France" 5th January 1917. The Year of Victory.
Discharge Certificate
This is to certify that No. 37271 Corpl. Gofton, Alfred, enlisted in the CASC Canadian Expiditionary Force at Valcartier on the 22nd day of September 1914. He served in France with CASC and is now discharged from the service by reason of Demobilization.
Page source: GA 134 series 2, series 14.04
