Posted at the age of 22
4th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 76 AparimaAdmitted to hospital at sea with venereal disease
Returned to duty
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Awarded 7 days detention for using threatening language to his superior officer
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Admitted to hospital with venereal disease
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
Forfeited 1 day pay for being in a township improperly dressed
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveGranted leave to the United Kingdom
Rejoined the Company
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Detached to NZ Division Signal Company
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined No.1 NZ Field Bakery
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital with bronchitis while on leave to the United Kingdom
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Admitted to hospital with influenza
Transfer to New Zealand
Hospital Ship MaramaGranted sick leave to New Zealand
Reported to hospital with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis
Reported and admitted to hospital with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis
Forfeited 1 day pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Martin Albert Hardwick“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
