Posted at the age of 33
5th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandPromoted temporary Corporal
Transfer to England
HMNZT 84 Turakina
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Relinquished appointment of temporary Corporal
Embarked for France
Relinquished appointment of temporary Lance Corporal
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Gassed
Admitted to hospital
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Rejoined the Company
Admitted to hospital with gastritis
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Classified unfit for service in the field
Transferred
No.3 NZ Depot Unit SupplyAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of William John Hill“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
