Enlisted at the age of 34
4th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 76 AparimaBritish Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
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
Joined the Company
Admitted to hospital
Diagnosed with disorderly action of the heart
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Classified unfit for active service
Transfer to New Zealand
Hospital Ship Maheno
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of John Hedgman“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
