Enlisted at the age of 29
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
Joined the Company
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
The Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Wounded in action
Admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to the right leg
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Granted sick leave
Classified unfit for active service
Transfer to New Zealand
Hospital Ship MahenoEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Ernest Edmund Richmond“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
