Enlisted at the age of 34
5th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer 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
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
Admitted to hospital with disorderly action of the heart
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
Appointed temporary Corporal
Admitted to hospital with influenza
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveMarched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Rejoined the Company
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Demobilization
End of Service as deserterDeclared illegally absent without leave in the field
Anthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of James Charles Stuart Johnstone“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
