Harlan Sanders was in the Army, though never reached the rank of Col. He was given a medical discharge on the way to fight in Cuba during the Spanish-American War due to extreme seasickness.
He was awarded the honorary title of "Kentucky Colonel" by the Governor of Kentucky in appreciation of his chicken/business achievements.
I think Alfred has the edge in combat skills, having actually seen action in the Big One. Harlan OTOH, invented an entirely new business model that has since spanned the globe. Respect Colonel sanders! 😄