Enlisted at the age of 40
Main BodyTrained
Avondale, AucklandTransfer to England
Steamship RuapehuMarched in to the Company Training Camp, Falmouth
Admitted to hospital with pneumonia
The Company joined the underground warfare in the North of France
Marched in to NZ Depot, Hornchurch
Embarked for France
Rejoined 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 pneumonia
Diagnosed with bronchopneumonia
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Granted leave
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Appointed Cook
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
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
Relinquished appointment of Cook
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveTransfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicAdmitted to hospital at sea with pleurisy
Returned to duty
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of John Duxbury“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
