Enlisted at the age of 32
5th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 84 TurakinaThe Company moved to Monchy, ten kilometres east of Arras, to work on the fortification of the new front line
Marched 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
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Marched in to NZ Reception Camp
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Forfeited 12 days pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Marched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Demobilization
End of Service in the United KingdomAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Daniel Curran“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.