Enlisted at the age of 31
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandAwarded 2 days confinement to barracks for overstaying leave
Transfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Appointed Cook
Relinquished appointment of Cook
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Admitted to hospital with myalgia
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Joined the Company
Forfeited 10 days pay for failing to attend sick parade
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Wounded in action
Admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds to the right tight
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Forfeited 2 days pay and 2 days pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Awarded 21 days detention and 21 days pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Classified unfit for active service
Forfeited 4 days pay and 4 days pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship MaunganuiGerman 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 John Robb Gilman“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
