Enlisted at the age of 31
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandForfeited 2 days pay for overstaying leave
Transfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Awarded 21 days Field Punishment No.1 and forfeited 2 days pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
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
Buried
Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, ArrasGrave reference
V F 17Anthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Thomas George Turner“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
