Enlisted at the age of 32
5th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 84 Turakina
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Awarded 28 days detention for failing to appear at place of parade when under orders for overseas and absence without leave
Admitted to hospital with an injury to the left hip
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Promoted Corporal
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Thomas George Dare“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
