Enlisted at the age of 33
2nd ReinforcementsTrained
Narrow Neck, AucklandTransfer to England
HMNZT 56 MaunganuiMarched in to NZ Sling Camp, Bulford
Embarked for France
Marched in to NZ Base Depot, Etaples
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
Promoted Lance Corporal
The Company was still carrying out the digging of underground premises and defences on the Front near Arras
Promoted 2nd Corporal
Promoted Corporal
Admitted to hospital with dislocated semilunar cartilage of the left knee
German Attacks
Spring Offensive
The Company was engaged in the defence of Arras by digging new trenches and dug-outs under constant enemy shellfire
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital
Classified unfit for active service
Marched in to NZ Depot, Torquay
Allied Attacks
Hundred Days OffensiveTransfer to New Zealand
Troopship IonicEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Arthur Claude Naylor“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
