Enlisted at the age of 25
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaMarched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
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
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Rejoined the Company
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Admitted to hospital with venereal disease
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Forfeited 1 day pay for being improperly dressed
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship MamariAdmitted to hospital at sea with parotitis
Returned to duty
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of George Hayes“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
