Enlisted at the age of 37
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
Admitted to hospital
Diagnosed with nephritis
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
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
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship MokoiaGranted sick leave
Reported to local Defence Office
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveAdmitted as outpatient to hospital
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Discharged from hospital
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Thomas John Smith“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
