Enlisted at the age of 43
4th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 76 AparimaBritish Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Admitted to hospital with eyesight problems
Rejoined the Company
Admitted to hospital with albuminuria
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital with nephritis
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Classified unfit for active service
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship RuahineEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of James Cronin“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
