Enlisted at the age of 28
6th ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 90 UlimaroaEmployed 22 days shifting coal in the ship and entitled an extra pay
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
Admitted to hospital with dental problems
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
Detached to Segregation Camp, Etaples
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Rejoined the Company
Forfeited 7 days pay and 1 day pay by Royal Warrant for absence from tattoo
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days Offensive
The Company experienced its newly reconversion in bridge construction
Granted leave to the United Kingdom
Cessation of Hostilities
Armistice
The Company continued to build bridges to reconnect a fragmented territory
Embarked for France
Admitted to hospital with venereal disease
Marched in to NZ Reception Camp
Rejoined the Company
Embarked for England
Marched in to NZ Depot, Larkhill
Marched in to NZ Depot, Codford
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship TainuiEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Joseph Hinde“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
