Enlisted at the age of 45
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Joined the Company
Appointed Cook
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
Relinquished appointment of Cook
Appointed Cook
Relinquished appointment of Cook
Admitted to hospital with arthritis
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Classified unfit for active service
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship ArawaGerman 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 Andrew Bennie“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
