NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 169, 6 April 1918, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

'■ PROMOTIONS IN THE FIELD APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS The following appointments, promotions, and transfers of officers on active service with tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force (rido List No. 57, E.F. Orders, of December 31, 1917) Uftvo been approved:— . ' INFANTRY. Otajo Eegimeut.—lit. K. Worley, IT.C., to be corps light railway officer, II Anzao .Corps, and remainß seconded (Dec. 22). The undermentioned lioutenants to be captains: D. Ulunflcld, K. 0. Do Cent. (Nov. 11), A. S. Beid (temp, captain), since killed in action (Nov. 28), J. N. llines, M.C. (Nov. 29), G. \V. lnaley (Dec. 3). The undermontioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants: 0. H. Elstone (Oct. 16), R. Worley, M.C. (temp, lieutenant), A. D. Paisley (acting captain), F. J. Traynor. 0. B. Jt'Cluro, M.C. (Nov. 11), ]i. S. Halliwell, M.O. (Nov. 16), H. S. ICenrick (Nov. 28), P. F. Armstrong (Nov. 29), J. jf. Gillies (Dec. 3). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (Dec. 17): 8/2371 S.-Sgt. V. B. Willsteatl, 14,191' Sgt. 0. Darling, 11/2395 Cpl. E. S. Rainnic, 9/1519 C.R.M. \V. Si. Dawson,' 9/19 V, Sgt,. J. B„ Sanders; 8/3E12 C.5.51. J. 0. Doherty. Lt. J. K. B. Leys is granted tho temp, rank of captain (Dec 2). Capt. A. B ; Falconer. JI.C., performed the duties of brigadier major, Ist N.Z.1.8., from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3. Wellington Eegimcnt—2nd Lt. ,T. E. Henderson ceases to be seconded for tint-y to N.Z. (Deo. 19). 2nd Lt. J. C. Jt'G. Nutt is transferred to N.Z. M.G.C. (Dec. 16) 2nd Lt R. K. Nicol, M.0,, is seconded for duty with a light trench mortnr battery (Dec. 18). Major D. Kettle, M.C., from A.P.M., N. 7,. Div., to be A.P.M., II Anzac Corps, and remains seconded (Dec. 5). Lt. (acting Capt.) C. A. L. Treadwell relinquishes the. appointment of adjutant, 2nd Batt., and tno acting rank of captain (Dec. 9). Capt. H. Simmonds, M.C., to be adjutant, 2nd Batt. (Dec. 9). Capt. B. F. Gambrill, from udiutant, 4th (Reserve) Batt., to bo officer in charge War Records flection, and is seconded whilst so employed (Dec. 20). Lt. C. A. L. Treadwell to be adjutant, 4th (Reserve) Batt, and, is granted the acting rank of captain, whilst so employed (Dec. 20). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lieutenants: A. J. Williams, A. Giba (Oct. 23), G. H. Davey (Oct. 25), J. 11. M'Queen (Oct. 29), P. D. Healy, C. T. Natusch (Nov. 15), K. S. Swing (Nov. 20). S.» A. Murrcll (Nov. 26). The undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants (Dec. 17j: 10/274 C.S.M. P. H.. G. Bennett, 1012081 Sgt. N. A. Brodrick, 10/3760 Sgt. A. N. Tod, 10/3333 Sgt. L. W. Butler, 10/753 C.Q.11.5: C. Street. Capt. (temp. , Major) H. E. M'Kinnon, M.C., w granted the temp, rank of lieutenant-col-oncl (Deo. 8). The undermentioned captains are granted the temp, rank of major: W. H. M'Lean, M.O. (Nov. 17), G. H. Hume, M.C., N.Z.S.O. (Dec. 8). The undermentioned licutenant6 arc granted the tomp. rank of captain: G. F. Bertranci (Dec. 5), A. G. Mclles, M.O. (Dec. 12), F. & Asliby (Nov. 28). 2nd Lt. li. A. W. Gray temporarily performed the duties of adjutant, 4th (Reßervc) Batt, A.1.E., from Bept. 1 to Dec. 25. _. N.Z. Eiflo Brigade.—Major (temp. Lt.Col.) L. H. .Tardine, U.C., from Instructional Staff, Senior Officers hohool. Aldershot, to bo Becond-in-comniand of a ocivice Batt., ceases to bo seconded, and relinquishes the temp, rank of Lt.-Col. (JJec. 15). 2nd Lt. A. B. Sands Is transferred to N.Z.M.G.C. (Dec. 16). Lt. W. Gray, M.0., having been a prisoner of war since Aug. 7, is seconded under provisions of Regulation 15 (b) (Nov. 7). - 2nd Lt. G. Owen is seconded for duty with a Field Survey Company, R.E. (Oct. 13). .The undermentioned 2ud lieutenants to be lieutenants:—J. Pagan (Nov. 7), (J. l>. Baker (Nov. 9), 1. P. Grant (Nov. 21, W. ,1. Organ (temp.-captain), H. A. huwe ham (Nov. 21), E. Baxter (Nov. 25), 8. O. Paterson (Dec. 17) The to bo 2nd lieutenants >Dec. 17):—23/932 agt. W. A. Btead, 24/502 Sgt,. tt. 0. 026/1084 R.Q.M.B. W. Alexander, 10/1368 Cpl. W. F. Dudson, 26/834 Sgt. L: S. Lipscombe, 24/529 Sgt. A. R. Munro. Tho undermentioned are granted the temp, rank of captain :-2nd Lt. L. J. Bowo (Oct. 10 , and relinquishes tho temp, rank (Nov. 25), 2nd Lt. W. .T. Organ (Nov. 15); Lt. J. A. Duffy (Nov. 12), and relinquishes the temp, rank (Dfcc. 4). Hajor (temp, lit.Col.) J. I'ow, D.5.0., relinquishes the temp, rank of lieutenant-colonel (Dec. 27). Captain (t.emp. ITSjor) M. H. R. Jones relinquishes tho temp, rank of mßjor (Dee. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion.— Major P. H. Huoß, D.5.0., is transferred to N.Z.M.0., with seniority as a captain, from Nov. 22, 1914 (Dec. 31). OTHER UNITS. N.Z. Machine-Gun Corps.-The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants arc transferred to the corps (Dec. 16):— G. R. Buttle Irom Canterbury Regt., A. B. Sands from N.Z.R.8.,. J.. 0.. W.G.? Nutt. from..Wellington Regt., H. G. Johnstone from Auckland Regt.; Lt. J. A. D. Hopkirk to be captain (Dec. 1); 2nd Lt. E. B. Davidson to b» lieutenant (Oct. 12). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be. lieutenants (Nov. 27): —J. A. Dean, G. D. Lockhead, V. Higgins, E. 11. Mackersey. 11/643 B.Q.M.S. E A. Coates to be 2nd lieutenant (Nor. 1). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (Dec. 19):—10/2443 Sgt. G. H. Liardet, 22,586 Sgt. J. C. Coote, 6/'1444a 'Sgt. J. H. Addison, 13/2091 Sgt. F. 0. Watson. Lt. (T.-Capt.) G. W. Horn relinquishes the temp, rank of captain (Dec. 1). M.Z. Medical Corps.-Oapt. Ct. J. Adams, M.8., F.R.0.5., attested in England, is taken on the strength of the N.Z.E.F. (Dec 28); Major P. 11. Buck, D.5.0., is transferred from Maori (Pioneer), with seniority as a captain, from Nov. 22, 1914 (Dee. 31). The undermentioned are seconded for duty to N.Z. (Dec. 13):—Major F. G. Cameron, M.8., Capt. I. E. Faris, M.B. Lt.-Col. T. Mill, M.8., F-R-0.5., relinquishes the appointment of''O.O. No. 2 U.Z. General Hospital, and is seconded for duty to N.Z. (Dec. 31). Lt.-Col. E. J. O'Neill, D.5.0., M.8., F.R.C.S., from 0.0. N.Z. Stationary Hospital to bo 0.0. No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital (Dec. 31). Lt.-Col. 0. T. H. Newton, M.D., F.R.C.S., from O.C.' N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance to be O.C. N.Z. Stationary Hospital (Dec. 31). Major R. H. Walton, M.D., F.R.C.S.. from D.A.D.M.S., N.Z. Div., to' be 0.0. N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance, and to be lieu-tenant-colonel (Dec. 31). Ma jor H. F. Bernau relinquishes the appointment of senior, medical officer, N.Z. Command Depot (Dec. 19). Major A. R. L. O. Carbery, F.R.C.S., to bj. senior medical officer, N.Z. Command (Dec. 19). Capt. E. A. Widdowson, M.8., to be major (Dec. 13). Capt. P. H. Buck. D.5.0., to be major (Dec. 31). Lt. P. Chisholm, having' completed the'prescribed term of service, to be captain (Dec. 16). N.Z. Chaplains' Department.—The Eev. 'P. J. Minogue, chaplain. 4th Class, is taken on the strength with seniority from date of discmharkation from a hospital ship (Dec. 21).