Timeline
1916
21 December
Enlistment
Wellington 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
11 June
Forfeited 1 day pay for breaking out of camp and absence without leave
1917
2 July
Awarded 168 hours detention for breaking out of camp and absence without leave
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
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
8 August
100 Days Offensive
Allied Attacks
1918
31 August
Granted leave to United Kingdom
1918
17 September
Rejoined the Company
1918
27 September
From the Front
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Admitted to hospital with venereal disease
1918
29 September
Diagnosed with bronchopneumonia
1918
30 September
Died of disease
No.59 Casualty Clearing Station, Varennes
Resting place
Varennes Military Cemetery, France
Grave reference
V A 13
Decoration
British War Medal
Victory Medal