Enlisted at the age of 34
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
Admitted to hospital with albuminuria
Embarked for England
Admitted to hospital with haematoma
Classified unfit for active service on account of nephritis and cardiac dilation
British Offensive
Battle of Arras
The Company was employed to rebuild a major road leading to the Front during the battle
Transfer to New Zealand
Troopship TainuiEnd of Service
DemobilizationAnthony Byledbal, “World War I Timeline of Frank Sharkey“, New Zealand Tunnellers Website, NaN (2009), Accessed: . URL: www.
