Timeline
1917
1917
22 August
Posted to Tunnelling Corps
From NZ Infantry
1917
11 October
Initial training
Narrow Neck, Auckland
1917
21 November
Transfer to England
HMNZT 96 - Maunganui
1918
From the Front
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
The Workshop in Arras
1918
8 January
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
1918
12 January
Marched in to NZ Depot, Boscombe
1918
6 March
Embarked for France
1918
8 March
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
1918
17 March
Joined the Company
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
15 July
Admitted to hospital
1918
21 July
Diagnosed with bronchitis
1918
8 August
100 Days Offensive
Allied Attacks
1918
20 August
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
1918
14 September
Transferred
No.2 NZ Divisional Employment Company
Decoration
British War Medal
Victory Medal