Posted at the age of 26
7th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 96 MaunganuiThe Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Marched in to NZ Depot, Boscombe
Reverted to Lance Corporal
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Reverted to Sapper
German Attacks
Spring OffensiveThe Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Detached on command to Musketry School
Rejoined the Company
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveThe Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
ArmisticeThe Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Rejoined the Company
Granted leave to Paris
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
Granted leave
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Frederick Langbein“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.