Enlisted at the age of 40
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Awarded 1 day detention for absence without leave and failing to embark for France
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Joined the Company
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Admitted to hospital with an infection of the stomach
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Classified unfit for active service
Admitted to hospital
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship Ruahine
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
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Archibald Johnstone“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
