NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 115, 1 February 1918, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

IN THE FIELD PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 0 The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force have been approved:— Auckland Mounted Hides. 13/2181 Serjeant IT. W. Dunbar, to be 2nd lieutenant (dated October 13, 1917). Memorandum. Major If. S. wTiitohorn temporarily commanded the.N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Eirypt from July 22, 1917, to October 8, 191' Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Captain F. Gorton to bo major (dated August 9, 1917). 7/1030 B.S.M. 0. 11. Bremner to be 2nd lieutenant (October 13, 1913). Memoranda. Lieutenant-Colonel J. Findlay, 0.8., D.5.0., ' temporarily commanded tho N.Z. .Mounted Rifles Lrigado from September 2, 1917, to October 1, 1917. Major P. M. Anton-Adams, D.5.0., temporarily commanded the regiment from September 12, 1917, to October 1, 1917. Captain D. T. Wood carried out tho duties of Commandant, Headquarters, N.Z. B.P. in Egypt, from Jtuio 3, 1917, to August 10, 1917. ' Wellington Mounted Rifles. ■ Lieutenant B. F. It. Ueetham, having been absent off duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (dated October 18, 1917). Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieuten-anta:-11/l« E.S.M. S. H. Lodfte (October 13, 19171; n/736 Buret. -H. R. Blake (October 14, 1917). Memorandum. Lieutenant-Colonel 'temp. Brigadier-Gcn-cral) W.-lTeldrum, 0.M.Q., D.8.0.,. resumed command of tho N.Z. Mounted Rifles . Brigade, (October 1, 1917). New Zonland Field Artillery. ..Captain J. G. M'Kenzie- ceas'ee to ho seconded for duly at'N.Z. Field Artillery Reserve Depot, and is placed on tho N.Z. 801 l (November 1, 1917). Lieutenant T. Stocker, M.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand (November 1, 1917). : " 2nd Lieutenant R. F. Vial to bo lieutenant (September 1. 1917). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants (October 29, 1917) :-W. E. 3[. Lees, J. Aγ Guild. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. J. W. St-al-lard, M.0.,- relinquishes the temporary rank of .captain on ceasine to command ». Heavy Trench Mortar.Battery (November 2, 1917). New Zealand,Engineers—Field Companies. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenante to bo lieutenants :-E. D. Cloudy (October 18, 1917); E. Morton (October 29, 1917). 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) S. G. Browne relinquishes tho temporary rank of lieutenant (September 28, 1917). Signal Sarvicos. Lieutenant T. L. R. Kin?, M.0., is transferred' from Wellington Reeiment (November 12. 1917). Lieutenant C. Harrison.- M.0., having been absent, from his unit off duty for four months, ie seconded tinder provisions of N.Z.E.I'. Rcculation 34 (October 9. 1917). : Tunnelling Company. Lieutenant R. H. "P. Ronayna is wanted the temporary rank q! captain (November I, 1917). Auckland Regiment. The ■ undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are seconded for duty to New Zealand (November 2, 1917>:-J. M'Govern. P. V. Piper, A. E. Jaokson, G. E. Lury, D. G. Slado, J. A. Ma-seam, J. A. Taylor, H. S. Herbert. 2nd Lioutenant B. H. Young, having been declared by a Medical Board to b& unfit for general service within twelve months, ii seconded under provision of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (dated November 6, 1917). The undermentioned, having boon absent from their unit off duty for four months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:-Lieut«nants T. D. White (October 8, 1917); A. 0. A. Srxton (October 14, 1917); 0. M'Oarthy (October 18. 1917); R. B Morton (October 23, .'917): 2nd Lieutenant H. E. Hoce (October 7. 1917). 2nd Lieutenant H. 0. Smith is seconded for duty with a Light Trcncli Mortar Battery (NoTeraber 1, 1917). Tho undermentioned to he 2nd lieutenants (October 30, 1917):—14/122 Serct. 08. Taylor, 13/512 Sergt. J. 0, E. Wyott, 12/914 Sergt. P. E. Calamc. Major A. G. M'Kenzie, D.5.0.. is granted ' tho temporary rank of Uout.-colonel November 4, 1917). The undermentioned lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting aa second in command of companies (November 3, 1917) :-O. Henry C. 11. S. John6ton. Memorandum. 2nd Lieutenant' 11. N. Olapham performed tho dutiee of adjutant, 3rd Battalion, from October 15, 1917, to Novomber 4, 1917. Canterbury Regiment. The undermentioned Zmi. lieutenants aro eecondod for duty to New Zealand (November* 2. 1917) :-B. G- Brieter. C. A. Dartnoil/A. F. Tlionieon, E. R Fitzslmuions, K. K. H. Beauchainp, A. Haclntyre, a. Al. Moriarty, It. J. Laurence. Tho undermentioned, having been absent from their unit off duty for four uiouths, are seconded under provisions ol N./.1/.K Regulation 34;-Captain J. L. O. Merton M.O. (September 5, 1917); Oantain H. K M'Gowan (September 21, 1917); Lieutenant, A B Wilkie lAugust 9, 1917); Lieutonant E. Uaydou (October 7, 1917); 2nd Lieutenant E 0 D. Withell (October 7, 1917); 2nd Lieutenant S. J. Sampson (October 18,1917). Major B. I*gan, M.Z.5.0., to be brigade major, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigado, and ie seconded whilst so employed (Novomber 9, 1917) Lieutonant T. E. Y. Seddon to be A.D.O. to GO.C, N.Z. Division, vice Lieutenant W G. Wood, Wellington Regiment, and is seconded whilst so employed. (November 3, 1917) • 2nd Lieutenant H. G. M'Niyen relinquishes the appointment cf Lome gun officer 2ud Battalion. (October 16, 1917). Lieutenant AY. M. Hocking to bo Lewis gun officer, 2nd Battalion. (Octobor 16, 1917) ' 2nd Lieutenant W. K. Lascelles to be adiutant, Ist Battalion, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. (October 12, 1917.) , . , o Oaptain J. Anderson to be major (September 15, 1917.) The undermentioned lieutenants to bo cantaina (September 15, 1917) :-H. E. MXlowan, I W. Wellsted, A. G. Bryan. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lieutenants (September 15, 1917): r J. P. O'Leary H, I/. AVilson, AY. M. Hocking, J. M Barton, M.C. (temp, captain), E. T. Stout. , „ . „ . The undermentioned to he 2nd lieutenants (Ootobor 30, 1917):—12/41 RQ.M.S. G. A. Wishirt, 17,878 Driver 0. D. Buddo, 12/577 OSM. T. J. Gordon, 12/3578 Private B. Campbell-Thomson. 6/375 Sergeant G. F. Vance to be 2nd lieutenant, and is appoipted Lewis gun officer, let Battalion. (November 15, 1917.)

Otago Eegimcnt. Major \V. o. i-cuuicuuii i= transferred from a.'i. (Jlaori) pioneer Jjatuuiou, and ruiiitiud seouuutu for uuiy ua A.i'.M., JN.i. Ht'. iiouuun. (iNovcmuer 15, ISW.) a'he undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are necoudctt for uuiy to iNew isealaud (Moveinuer I, Ul7):-t>. \Y. I'earn, D. jnorouuy, i. jh. Ci. Oavcll, J. W. JiUis. The undermentioned, having been abeent Erom their unit ort duty lor four months, iiro seconded under provisions of HX.H.t. Keeulatiou 34:-Captaiu D. Jtt.. Jiao (October 11 1917); liieutenant 0. Swaii, M.O. (October 7 1917) '2nd Lieutenant 1 , . J. Trayner, liaviug been declared by a medical board to be uutit for sencral servlcu within twelve months, is seconded under provisions ot Nii £.!•'. Kegulation 34. (Noyoiubur 6, 1917.) Lieutenant 0. 1). Gabitea is seconded lor duty with a ligW trench mortar battery. l S r f.' a'"arton, N.Z.8.0., to be G S 0 111, N.U. Division, vice Major )V. 1. K 'jcnuingß. N.Z.8.0., appointed brigado major, lat N. 2. Infantry Brigade, and is Becouded whUet so employed. (November 2 1917 ) Captain D. S. Ohisholm, from adjutant, 3rd Battalion, to be staff captain, 4th £.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Major H. b. N. Booinson, N.Z.5.0., who reUimuishw that appoiiitmunt, and is seconded whilst so employed. (November 11, 1917.) The undermentioned captains to bo maiors—D. E. Bremuer, M.0., rI.Z.b.C. (September 187 1917); W. 0. A. Bishop il.O. (October 12, 1917); K. S. Caldwell (NovemThe undermentioned lieutenants to bo captains :-0. H. Clark (September 15, 1917 ; E V Freed, M.O. (September 15, 1917); A. V. M'Cormao (September 15, 1917); H. G. Brodio (temp, captain), (September 15,1917); (1. 11. Allan (September 16, 1917); D. M. Bae (Sentember 15. 1917); A. G. Henderson (September 17 1917); D- J ' Willlß ( Sc P tcmul;r 15 1917)- A. I Franco (October 11, 1917); W. W Chauraan (October 12, 1917); B. 11. Sharp, MO (temp. CBPUHO. alohßr 12 ' 1917) i B " lieu.cnant, to bo lieutenants (Scpteinbor 15 1917):-K. G. Smith (since deceased), J. A. Gow, K. Scott, II C , D. M'Oauley. Tho undermentioned to be 2nd licutenB nt" (October 30. 1917):-H/« 8. Sergeant 1. lenliins 8/497 CS.M. B. Tlmmson, 22,678 Private.l E. Thompson, 13/500 Corporal A. E. "cap'win E. F. Sol')/, Jr.O., is Brnntwl tho Icinporary rank or major. (November 7, Wellington lic?iment. Lißiitenant T. h. It. King. M.0., is transferred to N.Z. Engineers Signal Services. (November 12, 1917.) • Captain W. 11. Hawkins, having been declared by a modloal board to 1)b unfit for general'service within twelve months, remains seconded under the provisions o! N.Z.E.P. Eogulation 34. (October 31, 1917.) i'hn undermentioned, having been absonfc

from their units on duty for four inontlis, . aro seconded under provisions ol K.Z.E.i'. Regulation 34:-liiuuteimut U. 0. Patchett (October 7, 1917); Lioutenant 0. A. Taylor (October 2j. 1917); Lieutenant L. 11. Bailey (October 20, 191//; 3ml Lieutenant F. W. Gruar (October 1, l'J17); 2nd Lieutonant l>. D. llcaly (October 22, 1917). Tho undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are seconded lor duty to A'ew Zealand (Nov. 2): W. N. Ohilmau, O. 11. Lepper, V. J. liarton, F. Jl'lvor. G. I. Parker, D. Q. O linen. Oaptain J. It. Kirk is neconcled lor duty as olltoor in char"e coiivaloncent details at N.Z. Ba6O (October 23, 1917). Lieutenant W. G. Wood relinquishes the appointment of A.D.O. to G 0.C., N.Z. Division, and ceases to bo seconded (November 3, 1917). Lieutonant J. T. Ballinger, from quartermaster, Ist Battalion, to bo adjutant, Ist Battalion, nnd is granted the acting rank of captaiu whilst so employed (October 29, 1917). , Lieutenant 11. J. L. Thompson to be quartermaster, Ist Battalion (October 29, 19171. Captain A. E. M. Jonea (since deceased) to be major (Soptember 15. 1917). The imdermentioiied lieutenants to bo captains (September 15, 1917):—E ulorsan, T. C. A. Hielop A. S. Ituir (aoling-captain). The undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants (October 30, 1917):—10/663 S. Sergeant A. I. toyland, 10/362 Servant S. E Gilsham. 5/244 a Corporal J. W. Flood. ITaior J. L. Short is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel (November 4, 1917). Captain H. B. M'Kinnon, M.C, is Rranted the temporary rank of major whilft actiiiß us second in command of a battalion UNOvemlicr 5. 1917). . , , T 2nd Lieutenant ;tcmp. Captain) A. J. Williams reli'ioiiislies the temporary ranh of.captain (Octoher 31, 1917)

ilemoTandum. Lieutenant E. .1. L. Tuomiison pcrlormoa the duties of adjutant, Ist Jiaitalion, irom Octobor I, 1917, to October 29, 1917.

New Zealand Kitlo Brigade. . LicutenantrOolonel (temp. Colonel) A. E. Stewart, JJ.S.O., reiiiiyuislios ihe temporary command of 3rd A'.iG. (ltillca) Brigade, and the temporary lank of c-olonti utovuuiuer 6, 1917). Captain il Wilson ceases to bo seconded for duty .13 traffic control officer (Aovoinber 12, 1917/. . . , . The undermentiontd, having been absent from their uuit oft' duty for four moniliß, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation it :-Captainß J . W. Andrews (October 7. 1917); W A. G. Peniinston (October 9, 1917); E. H. Buokeridgß (September 18. 1917); E. J. BrammaU (Jiovoniber J, 1917); Lieutenants W. W Connor (October 84, 1917); 0. L. Mullancy (October IS, 1917); 2nd Lieutenants J. U. Parser (July 12, 1917); E. W. Turner lOctober 1. 1W7,; U. V. Gow (October 8, 1917); h. t. Madden lOctobor 10, 1917). . ' The undermentiocad 2nd lieiitenauto are Beeonded for duty to-New■Zealand (November 2, 1917):—1'. A- Smith, iI..W. Korr, H. W. Abbot, A. R. Blacltiuan, 0, 0. Jarrot, V. R. Bernard. , Lieutenant C. L. Mullaney returned toNew Zealand on duty, remains seconded ll LJeuTenant'L A.'J. Emery is seconded ror duty with, a light trench mortar batr tery (November 9, 1917)., Major H. S. N. Robinson, N.Z.5.0., relinciuisheß the appointment of utafi captaiu, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded (Novombof 11, 3917). • Lieutenant S. G. Scoullar ceases-to hold tho appointment of adjutant 3rd Battalion, and the- acting rank of captain, to be second in command of a .company isepNisbet, from quarter, roaster, 3rd Battalion, to Ijb aujiiuu.i, irt Battalion, and is itranted the acting rank of captain whilst eo employed UNovembor 'Lieutenant J. D. Ternon to be Quartermaster 2nd Battalion (August 15, 191/,. 2nd Lieutenant J. G, M'Gliie to be Lewis .run officer, tod Battalion (October ZG, ail). Captain (temp. Major) W. G. Bishop to bo major (October 12, 1917). The undermentioned lienteuanta to be oa,Dtains:-C G. Hedge (temp, captain) l-ffibe'l2. 1917); A. W. Soundy (temp. Sain) (October 12, 1917); W- C. I. Buumcr (October 12. 1917); W. i\ Fcwlds (temp. C^ iD ilndl o mtnao r ned' to be fieutenants:-A. 0. Lone (October 12, 1917); J. H. Clark October 12, 917); 0. E P. Kingsooto (October 12, 1917) ; £■ G. Woods (temp, captain 'October 12. 191.); i. T. Bennington (October 12, 1017); ' 0. I C. Best (October 12, 1917); R. J. Grant October U. 3917); J. Russell (October 12, 1?U : &■ ■ w. Turner (October 12 1917); E. Zicslcr 11.0. rSerl2, 1917); R. tfOUSUen October 24 1917); S E Senior (October 20, 1317). The undermentioned to be 2nd lioutenCpVporal D. A. Baoburn, 23/1252 Sergeant S. 'oSETh. G. Pnrdy. MO HJAtt. U K rant«d the temporary, rank of major whilst employed an brigade ™° r : 3rd N.Z. (Riflcß) Brigade (November 12, W»)Captain A. Thomson unwanted «<! temporary rank of major November 11, 1917). S. G. Sconllar is granted the temporary rank of captain (October 23, 1917). Memorandum. Miiior W C. Finnis, N.Z.5.0., performed the duties of Btaß captain 3rd N.Z. IKiDm) Brigade, from September 15, 1917, to OctoNew Zealand Mnori (Pioneer) Battalion. Major W. S. Pennycook is transferred to tho Otago Regiment (November 15 1917) Tho undermentioned are transferred to the Barotonean Company (November 5, 1917): Captain G. A. Bush, Lieutenant G. A Ltasint E- Eanstead to be Lewis-gun "SuSmenUone'd lieutenants to be lieutenants :-P- It. Metekingi (Auffust V, 1917). T. Eotoatara (August 7, 1917), R. J 'The™ndeVmcntioned to'bo 2nd lieutcnnnts (October 30, *"f°™f W. M. Tc Heu lieu; 16/« Sorgoant J. Thompson. Rarotongan Company. The undermentioned are transferred from tho N.Z. llaori (Pioneer) Battalion (October 15, 1917) :-Captain G. A. Bush, Lieutenant G. A. Fromm. New Zealand Machine-gun Corps. Major J. M. ltoeo, M.C.. N.Z.5.0., is removed from the N.Z. Roll and appointed second in command, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, and remains seconded whilst so em«r(?V. t0 I ber K. 31 JeS,N.Z.S.C from GSO, 111, N.Z. Division, to be brigade major, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and remainß seconded whilst so employed (November 2, 1917). . Lieutenant (temp. Captain) £. a. Cimino to bo captain (October 30. 1917). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants :-P. M'lntyre (since deceased) (October 4. 1917); D. J. Lundon (October 30, 1917); E. G. Stubbs (September 24, 1917). Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. J. M. Manson, M.0., relinquishes the temporary ranK of captain (October 27, 1917). Now Zealand Army Service Corps. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) S. H. Orump to be captain (September 27, 1917); Lieutenant J. J. Wasa to he captain (October 11, 1917). New Zealand Medical Corps. Captain B. J. Rodgers, P.R.0.5., attested in EngUjnd, is taken ou the strength with seniority from data of attestation (Aovembei- 1, 19U). The undermentioned, having returned to New Zealand, aro placed on the N.Z. Roll: -Major 0. V. A. Baigent (November 1, 1917); Captain J. A. Marshall, M.B. (November 1, 1917); Captain V. H. TJnwin, M.8., F. 8.0.5. (November 2, 1917); Captain 11. A. Good (November 2, 1917); Captain W. 1. Willis (November 2, 1917). Lieut.-oolonel M. Holmes, M.8., F.R.0.5., having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twolvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 34 (October 23, 1917). Major G. Craig to bo lieut.-colonel, and Is appointed to command No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance (October 23. 1917). Tho undermentioned captains to be maiors (September 15, 1917).— T. R. Ritchie, M.8., G. S. Sharp, M.8., W. N. Abbot, M.0., M.B. Now Zealand Chaplains Department. The undermentioned, returned to New Zealand, are placed on the N.Z. Roll.— Rev. W. Walker, chaplain to the forces, 4th Class [November 1, 1917); Rev. J. A. M'Kenzie, chaplain to the forces. 4th Class (November 2, 1917).