Posted at the age of 21
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
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
German Attacks
Spring OffensiveThe Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Forfeited 1 day pay for absence from tattoo
Forfeited 1 day pay for appearing on parade with dirty rifle
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveThe Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Admitted to hospital with vomiting
Rejoined the Company
Cessation of Hostilities
ArmisticeThe Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Forfeiture of 1 day pay for appearing on parade with dirty rifle is remitted
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Rejoined the Company
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicAdmitted to hospital at sea with scabies
Returned to duty
Admitted to hospital at sea with synovitis of the knee
Disembarked
Admitted to hospital
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of John Morrissey“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.