Posted at the age of 27
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandPromoted 2nd Corporal
Promoted Corporal
Transfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Reverted to Sapper
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
The Company began the operations to connect old underground quarries in Arras in order to accommodate thousands of soldiers for an upcoming battle
Joined the Company
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
Granted leave
Rejoined the Company
Gassed
Admitted to hospital
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
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 service in the field
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Granted leave
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship Port MelbourneGranted sick leave
Admitted as outpatient to hospital
Discharged from hospital
Admitted as outpatient to hospital
Discharged from hospital
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Walter Stephenson“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
