Enlisted at the age of 31
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaAdmitted to hospital at sea with septic arthritis in a finger
Admitted to hospital in England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Forfeited 1 day pay for absence from billets
Admitted to hospital with influenza
Marched in to NZ Depot, Boscombe
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Sick with influenza
Returned to duty
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveAdmitted to hospital with diarrhea
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Rejoined the Company
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
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 Gerald Flynn“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
