Enlisted at the age of 43
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
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
Admitted to hospital with dental problems
British Offensive
Battle of ArrasThe Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
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
German Attacks
Spring OffensiveThe Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveGranted leave to the United Kingdom
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Rejoined the Company
Cessation of Hostilities
ArmisticeThe Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Marched in to NZ Reception Camp XXIInd Corps
Embarked for England and marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship RuapehuEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Arthur John Creasy“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.