Enlisted at the age of 28
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Awarded 1 day confinement to barracks for absence without leave
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to the left wrist
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Classified unfit for active service
Granted sick leave
Readmitted to hospital
Transfer to New Zealand
Hospital Ship MahenoEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Evan William Jones “, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
