Enlisted at the age of 45
1st ReinforcementsTrained
Avondale, AucklandTransfer to England
Steamship RuapehuMarched in to the Company Training Camp, Falmouth
Embarked for France
The Company joined the underground warfare in the North of France
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 dental problems
Rejoined the Company
Detached to 278th Field Company
Rejoined the Company
Appointed temporary Lance Corporal
Relinquished appointment of temporary Lance Corporal
Accidentally injured his head in the performance of his duty
Admitted to hospital
Rejoined the Company
Promoted Lance Corporal
Relinquished appointment of Lance Corporal
Promoted Lance Corporal
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Admitted to hospital with defective vision
Classified unfit for active service
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship RemueraGerman Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Joseph Farnworth“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
