Timeline
1916
21 December
Enlistment
Otago Military District
1917
4 January
Initial training
Narrow Neck, Auckland
1917
16 February
Transfer to England
HMNZT 76 - Aparima
1917
2 May
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
1917
5 May
From the Front
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
1917
3 July
Embarked for France
1917
5 July
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
1917
13 July
Joined the Company
From the Front
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
1918
17 January
Forfeited 2 days pay for neglecting to obey an order and failing to parade for rifle and box respirator inspection
1918
27 January
Admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds to the back and thigh
1918
4 March
Embarked for England
1918
5 March
Admitted to hospital
1918
21 March
Spring Offensive
German Attacks
From the Front
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
1918
27 June
Classified unfit for active service
1918
8 August
100 Days Offensive
Allied Attacks
1918
24 August
Transfer to New Zealand
R.M.S. Ionic
1918
11 November
Armistice
Cessation of Hostilities
1919
26 November
Final discharge
End of Service
Decoration
British War Medal
Victory Medal