Timeline
1917
31 March
Posted to Tunnelling Corps
From NZ Infantry
Initial training
Narrow Neck, Auckland
1917
10 April
Promoted temporary Corporal
1917
26 April
Transfer to England
HMNZT 84 - Turakina
1917
20 July
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Relinquished appointment of temporary Corporal
1917
11 August
Embarked for France
1917
12 August
Relinquished appointment of temporary Lance Corporal
1917
14 August
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
1917
6 September
Joined the Company
1917
20 December
Gassed
Admitted to hospital
From the Front
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
1918
2 January
Rejoined the Company
1918
25 January
Admitted to hospital with gastritis
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
3 April
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
1918
3 June
Classified unfit for service in the field
1918
22 June
Transferred
No.3 NZ Depot Unit Supply
Decoration
British War Medal
Victory Medal