NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 34, 3 November 1917, Page 9

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

ADDITIONAL PROMOTIONS

APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS,

Tho appointments, promotions, and transfers of tho undermentioned officers on a Uvo service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved:MOUNTED RIFLES, ARTILLERY, ETC. Wellington Mouutcd Riflcs.-Oapt. 0. A.B. 1' Hawkins, rojoined from Cheshire, Rgt., is Sored' to strong!!., with seniority from May 6, 1916 (May 13). N.Z. Camel Corps.-Oapt. J B. Davis is transferred from Auckland Rgt. Juno «;. N.Z. Cyclist C0rp5. r 10,723 O.S.M. 1. L. Bowron to bo 2nd Lieut. (June 26). NZ Field Artillery.-Tho undermentioned to bfC Lieuts (Jidy 7) Sgt. a. C. Cameron, 2/1318 8.5.J1 S. V. Tyler. NZ Engineers (Field Companies).—Lieut. C w' Saliron is seconded for duty as an assistant instructor II Anzac Corps School (June 22). Cant. 11. H. Fisher as granted the temp, rank of Major (July 2). Signal Rervicc-4/506 Set. B. L. Dignan to bo 2nd Lieut. (July 4).

INMTItr. ■ Auckland Regimcnt.-Oapt. J. B. Davis is restored to strength and translerred to. NZ.' Camel Corps (June 20). 2nd Lieut. F Fj Bailey is seconded for training as a' machine-gun officer .(June 29). Capt. 0. 11. M'Clelland, N.Z.5.0., to be Major (Juno 13). The undermentioned to bo 2nd Lieutß. Juno 26}:—7/1323 Opl. L. J. Shaw, 12(2926 O.Q.M.S. S. D. Kice, 12/2765 Cpl. A. Lauder. Lieut. 0. 11. A. Senior, M.0., is granted tho temporary rank of Capt. (July 7). Oapt. G do B. Deveroux performed tho duties of GiS.O. (3) N.Z. Div., from March 31 to June

30. Canterbury Beginient.—2ml Lieut. V. L. Powell (wounded) ceases to bo seconded for duty with a light trench.mortar battery, June 25. 2nd Liout M. B. O'Connor is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar, battery (June 25). Lieut. 11. .V. Jerred is seconded for duty as an Assißtaut Instructor, 11 Anzac Corps School {June 22). 2nd Lieut. A. G. Davis Is seconded for training as a machine-gun ojllcer (Juno 29). Tho undermentioned to ho 2nd Lieuts. (Juno 26J.-6/2744 Sgt. G. B. Salter, 8/3638 Sgt. F. L. Brophy. Major G. 0. Griffiths is granted tho temp, rank of U.-Col (July 7). Liout. -P. J. Foord is granted tho temp, rank of Oapt. whilst employed as 2nd in command of a company (July 12).

Otugo Regiment—2nd Lieut. E. G. Charters is transferred from N.Z. Pioneer Batt. (July 3). Lieut. J. L. Scoullar, from Lewis gun officer, 2nd Batt., is seconded for duty as an Assistant Instructor at 11 Anzao Corps School (Juno 22). 2nd Lieut. R. G. Charters to be Lewis gun officer, 2nd Batt, (July 11). 2nd Lieut. O. O. Smith is seconded for training as a machine-gun officer (June 29). The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieuts. (June 26).—3/77 a Sgt. J. F. Buddy, 8/3827 Sgt. 0. T. White, 8/1273 Sgt. A. H. King to bo 2nd Lieut (July 1). Tho undermentioned aro granted tho temp, rank of Capt.:—2nd Lieut. J. Rodgers, M,O. (Juno 12). Lieut. F. Simon (July 8). Oapt. (temp. Major) X. 8. Caldwell relinquishes the temp, rank of Major (July 17). 2nd Lieut, (temp. Capt.) N. H. Hogg relinquishes the temp, rank of Oapt. on cca6ing to act as 2nd in command of a company (July 7).

Wellington Regiment—2nd Lieut. E. O) Clifton is transferred from N.Z. Pioneer Batt. (July 3). The undermentioned aro seconded for training as machine-gun officers (June Z9):-2nd Lleuts. A. M. Hannah, S. F. Brailsford. 2nd Lieut. H. 0. Patohett to be Lieut. (June 7). The undermentioned to bo 2nd Lieuts. (Juno 26):— 18,541 0.Q.M.8. J. E. Henderson, 10/586 Sgt. L. Fitzmaurioe, 24/1768 Sgt. J. Osborne. Capt. L. H. Jardine, M.0., is granted tho temp, rank of Licut.-Ooloncl whilst/ employed as a supernumerary instructor, Senior Officers' School, Alderßhot (July 8). N.Z. Rifle Brigade.-2nd Lieut. W. J. Dodger is transferred to Canterbury Ret. (June 25). 2nd Lieut. I. P. Grant is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery (June 8). Major A. DigbySmith, D.S.O.,'is to bo second in comSiand of a Batt. (June 8). Lieut. D. G. apier relinquishes the appointment of Q.M., 3rd Batt. (July 1). Lieut. A. W. Nisbet to be Q.M., 3rd Batt. (July 1), The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieuts. (Juno 25):—26/902 Sgt. 0. W. Rule, 23/973 Sgt. C. Gair, 23,122 L.-Cpl. T. E. Walker, 14,356 C.S.M. J. G. Gow. N.Z. Pioneer Batt.—2nd Lieut. K. H. A. Ehau to be Lieut. (June 30). 16/1380 Opl. H. Mason to bo 2nd Lieut! (June 26).

■ OTHER UNITS. N.Z. Machine-gun Corps.—2nd Lieut. H. M. Preston to be Lieut. (June 22). 6/3381 Cnl. T. B. Lock to be 2nd Lieut. (June 26). N.Z. Army Service Corps.-5/775 0.8.M. F. Goscombe to be 2nd Lieut. (June 28). ■ N.Z. Army Pay Corps—The undermentioned Hon. Lieuts. to be Lieuts. (March 31):-A. 6.. Williams, J. S. Martin. H. Nelson, 0. Gamble, W. C. Eyan, 15/144 S.-Sgt. T. J. Long to bo Liout (Juno 29).

A FURTHER,LIST CHANGES IN COMMANDS. "Tho appointments, promotions and transfers of tho undermentioned officers on active servlco (vide List No. 47, N.Z.E.F. Orders) have also been approved:— COMMANDS AND STAFF.. Major (temp. Brig.-Gcn.) P. E. Johnston, 0.8., North Staff. Regt. (sinco killed in action), from commanding N.Z. Inf. Reserve Group, England, to command 3rd N.Z.E.B. (July 27). Bt. Lieut.-Col. (temp. Brig.-Gen.) H. T. Pulton, 0.M.G., Jj.S.O., 2nd King's Own Ghurka Rifles, from commanding 3rd N.Z.R.B. to command N.Z. Inft. Reserve Group, England (July 27). Bt, Lieut.-Col. G. E. Pridham, D.5.0., Royal Engineers, relinquishes the appointment of 0.R.E., N.Z. Div., and is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. (July 27). Major (temp. Lieut.-Col.) H. L. Bingay, R.E., to be Lieut.-Col. in tho N.Z.E.P., and is appointed 0.0. N.Z.E.P. Engineers, and 0.R.E., N.Z. Div. (July 27). Lieut.-Col. W. W. Alderman, 0.M.G.,' A.I.P. Staff, from G. 5.0., N.Z. Inf. Reserve' Group, to Command a Batt., Auckland Rgt. (July 30). Col. the Hon. G. J. Smith, Canterbury

ligt., returning to N.Z. on duty, relinquishes the. appointment of 2nd in Command, N.Z. Inf. Reserve Group (July M). Lieut. 0. B. Eusthor, W.M.U., relinquishes tlio tcmi). appointment of A.D.O. to G.0.C., N.Z.M.R. Brigade (Juno 20). 2nd Lieut. A. A. Mcldrum to bo A.D.O. to 0.0.0., N.Z.M.R, Brjgado (Juno 21).

• MOUNTED RIFLES. Auckland Mounted Killes.—The undermentioned to be 2nd LieutH.:—l3|3l2 Sgt. It. Gillespie (Juno 18), 13/55 Sgt. li*. J. t'oley (June 19).

Canterbury Mountcil Sides.—2nd Lieut. L. Parkinson, M.0.. to bo Lieut. (April 17). 7/1148 Sgt. F. H. Taylor to be 2nd Lieut. (Juno 19). Capt. (temp. Major) F. Gorton relinquishes tho temp, rank of Major (Juno 25). Lieut, (temp. Capt.) 11. B. llinson, N.Z.M.C., rc'inquislies UK temp, rank of Capt. (Juno 25).. Wellington Mounted Itilles.—Major J. If. Whyto, D.5.0., N.Z.S.C, from Brig.-Major, 2nd Aus. L.H. Brig, to ho Lieut.-Col. and to command tho Rgt., vice Lieut.-Col. (tem;i. Brig.-Gcn) W. Meldrum, 0.M.Q., D.5.0., appointed to command N.Z.M.R. Brigade* (Juno 13). Major (temp, Lieut.-Col.) 0. Dick relinquishes tomp. command of tho Rgt., aud the temp, rank of L'cut.-Col. (Juno 13). 22,740 Tpr. A. F. Meldruin to bo 2nd Lieut. (Juno 21). Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd Lieuts.; 11/115 R.S.M. It. 11. Pcrrott (Juno 18), 11/814 Sergt. N. L. Remnant (June 19). Lieut, (temp. Capt.) A. D. Herrick, M.C., relinquishes tho tomp. rank of Capt. (May 30). Major' C. Dick temp, commanded tho Rgt. from April 23 to Juno 13. Major A. F. Batchelor performed the duties of 2nd in command of the Rgt. from May 23 to June 23. Capt. N. G. Grant commanded Anzao Details at Rata from May 3 to Juno 19. New Zealand Camel Corps.—Lieut. G. F. Yerex to bo Capt. (June 27). Otago Mounted Rifles—Lieut. G. G. Denuiston from II Anzao Corps Salvage Officer to bo Adjt. II Anznc Corps M.T., -vice Capt. TV. A. S. Dunlop, A.1.F., and remains seconded ■while so employed, but relinquishes tho temp, rank of Capt. (July 18). Liout. P. 3. R. Fordham, from commanding a company ex N.Z. Conv. Ho?, to command O.M.R. Details, Tidvovth, and remains seconded while so employed (August 1).

N.Z. CYCLIST CORPS. 2nd Lieut. F. L. Bowron is seconded for duty to New Zealand (July 23).

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY. Capt. J. G. M'Kcnzio is seconded for duty at N.Z.F.A. Reaervo Depot (July 31). 2ud Lieut, (temp. Lieut.) F. F. Reid relinquishes the appointment of the Adjt. Ist Brig, and temp, rank of Liout. (Juno 7). Oapt. E. H. Northcroft, to bo Adiut. Ist Brig., vice 2nd'Lieut. F. F. Reid (June 13), and relinquishes tho appointment on return to duty with a batt. (July 7). 2nd Lieut. F. F. Reid, to bo Adjt. Ist. Brig., and is granted tho temp, rank of Lieut, •whilo so employed (July 7), Tho undermentioned 2nd Lieute. to bo Lieuts. (July 7):-L. S. Oanniohael. M.C., C. T. Gillespio.

N.Z. ENGINEERS (FIELD COMPANIES). 4/1013 L.-CpL N. L. Tickerman, to be 2nd Lieut. (July 14). Lieut. 0 W. Salmon is granted the temp, rank of Capt. while employed as an assistant instructor, II Anzao Corps School (Juno 22). Capt. (temp. Major) H. E Fisher iclinQuishcs tho temp, rank of Major (July 2).

INFANTRY. Auckland Regiment.—Lieut.-Col. W. W. Alderman, 0.M.G., A.I.P. Staff, ceases to be seconded for duty as G. 5.0.. N.Z. Inf. Roservo Camp, and is appointed to command a Batt. (July 30). 2nd Lieut. E. J. L. Howitt is seconded for duty as a company officer, at N.Z. Command Depot (Juno 15), Tho undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. aro seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 23);E. Lynch, W. H. Saraahan, A. A. Holmes, 8. D. Rico, A. Lauder, F. L. Brophy. The undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. to bo Lieuts. (Juno 25):-V. It. S. Scott, E. A. Harrison, R. B. Morton, E. A. Porritl, Major E. H. Orr is granted tho temp, rank of Lieut.Co. (July 24). Lieut. W. It. Lang is granted tho tonip. rank of Capt. (July 7). Lieut. E. Y. Daldy is granted tho temp, rank of Oapt. (July 13). Capt. (temp. Major) 0. S. White relinquishes tho temp, rank of Major (July 19). Canterbury Regimenfcs.-Tho undermentioned aro seconded lor duty to N.Z. .(July 23).:-Lieut. J. W. Langridgo, 2nd Lieuts. R, Hosie, T. Bell, M. W. Wandcn, G. b. Salter, J. P. Ruddy. Tho undermentioned are seconded for duty as company offloers at N.Z. Command Depot (Juno 15):2nd Lieuts. J. A. Wost, W. B. Trcmewan. Liout. H. S. Gabitcs relinquishes tho appointment of a Lowis Gun Officer, 2nd Batt., on assuming duties of Int. Officer, 2nd N.Z.1.8. (June Z). 2nd Liout. H. G. M'Niven to bo Lowis Gun Officer, 2nd Batt. (July 2). Capt. L. J. Ford is grant, cd tho temp, rank of Major (July 7). Liout. D. Ferguson is granted tho temi). rank of Oapt. (July 11). 2nd Liout. J. 1. O'Loary is granted tho temp, rank of Oapt. (July 7). „ „ „ Otago Regiment.-2nd Lieut. E. W. Newton is seconded for duty as a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot (Juno 15). The undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. are seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 23). P. Emms, W. Murphy, 0. T. White. Tho undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. to be Lieuts. :-N. II Hogg (June 2tf, JT. D. Rohan (July 19), Oapt. (temp. Major) E. S. M'lntyro relinquishes tho temp, rank of Major (July 20). 2nd Lieut, (temp. Capt.) J. Rodgers, M.0., relinquishes tile temp, rank of Oapt. (July 22). Wellington Rcgimcnt.-Tho undermentioned 2nd Lieuts. aro seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 23):-C. W. Miluer, O. il'lv. Eoss, J. E. Henderson, L. O. Fitznianncp, J, Osborne. 2ud Lieut. F. W. Huggins is seconded for duty with 2nd N.Z. (Area) Emp. Company (July 7). Tho undermentioned aro seconded for training as Ma-chine-Gun Officers (July 12):-Lieut. J. A. M'Queen, 2nd Lieuts. C. Mackley, O. Hp.wden, Oapt. E. 0. Dovey, N.Z.5.0., relinquishes tho appointment of 2nd in command, N.Z. Conv. Hos. (July 11). ami is appointed Adj., N.Z. Base Depot (July. 21). 2nd Lieut, n. T. M. Fathers, to bo Lieut. (Juno 16). Major J. L. Short is grantei. the temp, frank of Lieut.-Col. (July 15). Lieut. H. A. Stratford is granted tho temp, rank of Capt. (June 16). N.Z. Eifle Brigade—Tho undermentioned aro seconded for duty as Coy. Officers at N.Z. Command Depot (Jnuo 15):-Capt. H. E. Humphreys, 2nd Lieuts. W. A. C. r Eceve, P. G. Yco, K. J. M'Kinnon, H. W. Harvey, D L. Crooks. Tho undermentioned 2nd Liouts. are seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 23):- A. Flinn, H. E. H. Chalmers, F. 0. Bridgeman, T. H. Jamieson, F. M. Evans, T H. M'Lean, A. 0. Wood, O. W. Rule, 0 Gair. T. E. Walker, J. G. Gow. Major E St. J. Beere from second in Command of a Batt. to Command sth (Reserve) (July 31). Major J. Pow, D.5.0., to ho 2nd in Command of a Batt. (July 31). The undermentioned to bo Capts. (June U):-A. Hoggans, G. Lewis. 2nd Lieut. W. R. Setter to be Lieut. (May 31). Hon. 2nd Lieut. P. E.i Colo to be Hon. Lieut. (July 18). The undermentioned aro granted the temp, rank of Oapt.:-D. 0. Bowler, M.O. (dated Julv 5), D. 0. Armstrong, M.O. (July 15). N.Z. Pioneer Battalion.—Lieut. H. S. Montgomery ceases to be seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 21). Major W. S. Pennycook is removed from tho N.Z. Roll and appointed 2nd in Command N.Z. Conv. Hos. (July 11). The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieuts. (July 31):—9/1132 O.S.M. F. J. C. Wilson, 9/79 Sgt. W. T. Rutherford.

OTHER UNITS. N.Z. Machine-gun Corps—2nd Lieut. P. 0. Ashby, M.0., to bo Lieut. (July. 4). Lieut. L. R. Cimino is granted the temp, rank of Capt. .while acting as 2nd in Command of a Coy. (July 7).

N.Z. Army Service Corps—Lieut, (temn. Capt.) S. n. Orumn, to be senior A.S.C, Off. in N.Z.E.F. in Egypt (July 7).

N.Z. Medical Corps.—The undermentioned, attested in England, arc taken on strength, with seniority from date of attestation :-Cants. A. M. Tolhiirst (Juno 11), K\ S. Maclty (July 6), G. Rednath (July 19), A. H. Elmslie (Julv 20). Tho undermentioned are seconded for duty to N.Z. (July 21):-Capts. H. n. Chocscman, A. O. Evans. Lieut. E M. Finlayson (Qrmr.) to lie Capt. (July I>. Major A. M. Trotter, M.8.. commanded the Anzac Rest Oamp, Epvnt, from M'nv 14 to June 19. N.Z. Dental Corps.-Capt. E. J. King is seconded for return to N.Z. (Julv 21). N.Z. Army Postal Service—Capt, (temp. Major) F. D. Holdsworth to be Major dv 31).