Enlisted at the age of 38
4th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandAppointed temporary Corporal
Transfer to England
HMNZT 76 AparimaBritish Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Marched in to NZ Depot, Boscombe
Reverted to Lance Corporal
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Embarked for France
Reverted to Sapper
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Admitted to hospital with Inflammation of the Connective Tissue of the right thumb
Rejoined the Company
Admitted to hospital with burns to left arm and right hand
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital with debility after contracted measles
Marched in to NZ Depot, Hornchurch
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Classified unfit for active service on account of partial amputation of right thumb and arthritis
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship PaparoaEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of William Masters“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
