Enlisted at the age of 27
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Awarded 1 day confinement to barracks and forfeited 1 day pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Admitted to hospital with mumps
Rejoined the Company
Granted leave
Rejoined the Company
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Forfeited 2 days pay for absence from rifle and box respirator inspection
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Gassed
Admitted to hospital
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Classified unfit for service in the field
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship UlimaroaCessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Richard Comerford“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
