Enlisted at the age of 36
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Appointed temporary Lance Corporal
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Camp, Etaples
Joined the Company
Relinquished appointment of temporary Lance Corporal
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Promoted 2nd Corporal
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Promoted Corporal
Granted leave
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Rejoined the Company
Admitted to hospital with synovitis of the left knee
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveGranted leave
Classified unfit for active service
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship AyrshireCessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Albert Edward Inglis“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
