Enlisted at the age of 31
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Forfeited 1 day pay by Royal Warrant for absence from tattoo roll call
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Detached to 2nd ANZAC Headquarters
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 scalp
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Rejoined 2nd ANZAC Headquarters
Classified unfit for service in the field
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Reprimanded for failing to salute an officer
Classified unfit for active service
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship TofuaEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of William Edward Morgan“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
