Posted at the age of 23
7th ReinforcementsPromoted Corporal
Trained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 96 Maunganui
The 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
Reverted to Lance Corporal
Admitted to hospital
Marched in to NZ Depot, Boscombe
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Embarked for France
Reverted to Sapper at own request
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Joined the Company
Admitted to hospital with influenza
Rejoined the Company
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
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 diarrhea
Returned to duty
End of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Edward George Torrie“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
