Enlisted at the age of 29
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaEntitled to extra pay as Cook at sea
Ceased to draw extra pay
Admitted to hospital at sea with influenza
Admitted to hospital in England with influenza
Marched in to NZ Depot, Christchurch
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Forfeited 1 day par by Royal Warrant for absence without leave from his billet
German Attacks
Spring OffensiveThe Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Classified unfit for active service
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveThe Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Cessation of Hostilities
ArmisticeThe Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship RuahineEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of William John Dennehy“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.