Enlisted at the age of 28
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, forfeited 2 days pay by Royal Warrant and 28 days pay for failing to appear at place of parade when under orders for overseas
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
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
Promoted Lance Corporal
Appointed temporary 2nd Corporal
Relinquished appointment of temporary 2nd Corporal
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensivePromoted 2nd Corporal
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Rejoined the Company
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Promoted Sergeant
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Forfeited 1 day pay by Royal Warrant and admonished for absence without leave
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of George Easton“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
