Enlisted at the age of 27
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Admitted to hospital with influenza
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Joined the Company
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Gassed
Admitted to hospital
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Marched in to NZ Depot, Hornchurch
Forfeited 2 days pay for neglecting to obey order by travelling by train without a pass and giving a false name to the Police
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Classified unfit for active service
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveTransfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicAdmitted to hospital at sea
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Returned to duty
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Leonard James Coward“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
