Enlisted at the age of 43
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaMarched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
German Attacks
Spring OffensiveThe Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveGranted leave
Rejoined the Company
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
ArmisticeThe Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Detached to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Demobilization
End of Service in the United KingdomAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of John Robinson“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.