Enlisted at the age of 35
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaMarched 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
Forfeited 2 days pay for failing to parade for rifle and box respirator inspection
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Admitted to hospital with influenza
Rejoined the Company
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Rejoined the Company
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Discharged
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Forfeited 1 day pay by Royal Warrant for absence without leave
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Fred Hamlet“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
