He wanted to join the army and become involved in the fighting but he was ordered to work for the Ministry of Supply at Fort Halstead in Kent. A mathematician of his calibre was seen to have a much more important role to play in the war effort.
Ta tahtis ühineda armee ja osalema võitluses, kuid ta mõistis, et töö ministeeriumi Pakkumine Fort Halstead Kentis. Matemaatik tema kaliiber oli näha, et on palju olulisem roll sõja jõupingutusi.