N.Z. ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 246, 5 July 1918, Page 7

N.Z. ARMY

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OFFICERS IN THE FIELD The appointments, promotions, and transfers of tbo undermentioned officers • on active, service with I he New Zealand I Exi«litiouary Force have been apJ proved f Auckland Mounted Hitles. ■' Major W. E, Carter, from commanding a company at IV.Z. convalescent hospital, is placed'on the N.Z. roll. Dated April 1, 1918. Wellington Mounted Hides. 5 Lieut.-Colonel A. IT. Herbert, D.5.0., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. X.Z.E.F. Ordnance Corps and D.A.D.0.5., ' N.Z. Division, but remains seconded for service with a British formation. Dated 1 March 31, 1918. N.Z. Field Artillery. The undermentioned aro placed on the N.Z. roll-Major C. it'Gilp, .D.5.0., . dated April 1, 1U18; Lieutenant C. AVoods, 1 dated April ), 191S; 2nd Lieutenant: W. Jluse. dated April I, 1913; 2nd Lieutent anl 'J'. G. Hamilton, dated April 1, . 1018; 2nd Lieutenant D. E. Wanklvn, t dated April (i, 1918; 7/2-15 Ii.S.M. T. 11. . Neat, dated April 6, 19IS. Lieutenant J. T. .Kibblewliite. R.X.Z.A., , is seconded for training in ordnancc du- , ties. Dated April 2, 1918. Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) E. .R. Winkler relinquishes the appointment of J adjutant, 2nd Brigade, and tho acting- . rank of captain, on return to duty with a battery. Dated March 25, .1018. Lieutenant (Acting-Captain} E. U. Norman, from adjutant, 3rd Brigade, to be 1 adjutant. 2nd Brigade, rice Lieutenant E. I K. Winkler. Dated March 25, 1918. , Lieutenant J. \Y. Sineaton to be acljut- ' ant, 3rd Brigade, vice Lieutenant (Act-ing-Captain) E. G. Norman, and is grant- . 1 ed the acting-rank of captain whilst so employed, .baled March 23, 1918. j 2ml Lieutenant J. Mayer relinquishes the appointment of orderly officer, 2nd Brigade, on return to doly with a bati lery. Dated March 25, 1918. i 2nd Lieutenant W. A. Knox, from orI dcrly officer. 3rd Brigade, (o be orderly I officer, 2ml Brigade. Hated March 25, 1918. : Lieutenant 1!- F. Vial lo be orderly offir.er, 3rd Brigade. Dated March 25, ■ 1918. Lieutenant F. S. Wilding to be captain, and remains seconded for duty as : N.Z. divisional artillery gas officer. Dated March 12, 1918. T'lit undermentioned 2nd lieulcnants lo bo lieutenants:—H. E. Farr, dated December 24, l!Hv; Jt. K. Looker, dated Fobi ruary 2(1, 1918; A. "R. Jaeobsen, dated i March 21, 1918; B. C. Jeffrevs, dated ALarcb 20, 1918. 2/929 S.S..M. A. J. Itiddler to be 2nd lieutenant. Dated April 5, 1918. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Dated April 5, liilS.--8/31G3 Sapper A. F. Downer, 2/2951 Sergeant H. R. brave, 2/2"<9i Sergeant. H. W. Cox, 2/12-IS Sorgeanl D. Macrae. 11/1617 Corporal Jf. C. Nolan. The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of major:— Captain O. Opie. R.N.Z.A.. vice Captain F. 31. Turner, 31.C., R.N./,.A., relinquishing temporary vault of major, to date from November 3. 1917, and relinquishes tho temporary rank on being detached for staff training. Dated November 14, 1917. Captain A. B. Williams, vice Major C. N. Newman, D.5.0., to dale from February S, 191S, and relinquishes .lie temporary rank on return to duly to Maji.r O. N. Newman, D.S.O. Dated February 2li, 1918. Captain (now Major) J. G. Jeffcry, M.C., vice Major F. G. Hume, R.N.Z.A., to date from October 2, 1917, aiid relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated December 11, 1917. Captain 0. Opie, li.N.Z.A,, vice Captain J. G. .leffery, 31.C., relinquished temporary rank of major, to date from February 12, 1918, and relinquishes tlij temporary rank on ceasing to command a battery. Dated Jlareli 1, 191 S. The undermentioned are granted tho temporary rank of captain:— 2nd Lieutenant H. 1. Overton, vice Lieutenant W. 31. Geddes, 31.C., relinquished the temporary rank of captain, to date from January 31, 1918, and relinquishes (he temporary rank oil ceasing to act as second in cummaud of a batter}-. Dated February 6, 1918. Lieutenant H. T. Jones. Dated 31arcb 2ti, 1918. Lieutenant J. E. L. Ganbicr, M.C. Dated March 28, 1918. Lieiilenani B. A. Todd, vice Captain J. G. .leffery, 31.C., temporarily commanding a liattery, lo date ironi October 13, 1917, and relinquishes temporary rank. Daied December 20, 1917. 2nd_ Lieutenant A. E. Esquilunt, 31.C., vice Lieutenant B. A." Todd, temporarily commanding a battery, to dale from January l;i, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on assumption of appointment oi' second in command of the battery |,y Captum O. Opie, li.N.Z.A. Dated April -J, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant A. 0. Wilkinson, vice 2nd LieulMiant (temp. Captain) A. E. i Esquilant, 31.C., temporarily commanding a battery, to date from' 31arch 31, lPli!. >and relinquishes tho temporary rank on return ro duty of 3fajor .1. 0. Jelleiy, 31.C. Dated April 3, "|9lB. Lieutenant (now Captain) A. H. W. .Evenden, vice Captain i.now Major) J. G. .leffery, MX'., posted lo 11 111 Baltery, lo date from August 12, 1917, and retains the temporary rank ii'ilil promoted captain on January 1(1. 11)18. Lieutenant If. Irvine, K.N.Z.A., whilst commanding 8.A.C., vice Captain 1!. W Dunn, M.C., posted to a buttery. Datei! April G, 1!I18. Lieutcnai.i (temp. Captain) W. 31. Geddes, 31.C., relinquishes the temporary rank from January 1, 1!)I8, to Feb-, ruary ti, 1918, whilst attending a course of instruction in Kngland, and finally relinquishes the temporary rank on appointment of Caplain It. W. Dunn, 31.C., to be second in command of the battery. Dated March 7, 1918. N.Z. Engineers. Field Companies. Lieutenant J. J. 3loore is placed on the ,\.Z. roll. April 1. 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutoa mis lo be lientenai ts:—T. D. Hnrkor, dated .March 23, !9l)i: E. A. Mart-haul, dated April 1-1, '.918. Lieutenant: M. G. R. Newbuuld is granted the temporary rank of captain. Dated April 15, 1918. Caplain I'teinp. Major) ji. L. li. lieevo . relinquishes the tempor;ny rank of major. : Dafrd April 13, 1918. Auckland Regiment. , 2nd Ueulenaul A. V. peace leases to ' be seconded fi i < 11 1 v lo Xew Zealand. Dated .March 29, 1918. The iimleri.ieiilioiied are placed on Hie ' X.Z. roll. Daied April 1, 11)18:— Lieutenant I l ]. A Harrison. Lieutenant D. S. J Lidd, 2nd Lieutenants L. I!. Hloonilield, ] 11. Roberts, 11. 11. Owens Lieutenant 11. ' W. 11. Contes, dated April (>'. l!l!fi. Major C; H. 31'CIelland, .V.Z.S.C., is seconded for training it: ordnance duties. Dated April 11, 1918. 1 Lieutenant E. A. Pi.rritt, 31.t0 be J adjutant, 2nd Hathilien. vice Lieutenanl j S, T. Seddo".i, 31.C., soionded fur special service, to date fimu Jamwry 12. I9IS, and relinquishes the appointment. Dated ] March 23, 1918. Lieutenant G. A. Tuck, M.C. from , ouarlennaster, 2nd Battalion, lo be adjutant, 2ml Battalion, vice Lieutenant i , E. A. PorritL M.C.. and is granled flie| acting rank of captain whilst so employ-, ed. Dated Ma-eli 23, !9iS. r Captain D. F. Duigan, M.C., relin- | quislies 1 lie appoinlir.ent of adje.tanl, Ist | . Battalio;:. Dale:] Afarc-h ((!. 1918. Captain W. P. Gray. 31.0.. lo be ad- -j jufauit. Ist Batlalion, vice Captain D. F. '< Duigan, M.C. Dated March 21. 1918. ( 2nd Lieiilenani: ]'. 3t'A. llob.-oii ceases | to be <i. plaloou commander, 3rd (lieserve) Batlalion. Dalcd April 3. 19IS. c 12/753, Sergeant ,\. G. Harvey lo be ( lion. 2nd lieutenant (bandmaster), vice i Hon. Lieiilenani: A. J. Clarebut, placed on llie N.Z. roll. Dated 31 arch 1, 191 K. | Captain 'I'. I'aferson is granted the, (l tem]iwarv rank of major, vice Major C. | 11. M'Clelland, N.Z.S.C.. altaelied lo | Ileadi|ii(irlers, |s| N.Z. liilVinlry Hrigade. Dated l-'ebroary 'j:t, 1?IR. r l.i'-i il i>ii;i nl (leinp.. Cnplain) I'. I,'. | ll.iker relnins Hie lempnrary rank of | ajil-'iiii wliilsl toMiliuilidin;; a tympany'

of an onlr?nrhing battalion. Baled If chain r;7, IMS. The uudnrnieiilionod lie-i.loiinnt- (lemp. captain-1 relj I lie I cm iioi'nt y I'iinl; of captainll. I). JlTarlnml, daled March .'HI, IMS: C. ]l. S. JulUlbldh, dated Jiarch 27, JiUS; 0. Henry, on teasing lo act as secnndi in command of a company, dated March 2", 11118; K. V. Daldy, on ceding to net 11s second in conuroud of a company, dated February 7, I'Jl'i. ! Canterbury Regiment. j Tlio undeimiunlioned l!ncl lieutenants cease lo be .secomlei! lor duly to New Zealand. Dated Mai oil I!!), 11)18: —K. de Jlaii'i, G. Greig, IT. A. Perkins, 11.51., J. A. Toon. r 2nd Liouleit.ini R. S. do h\ Ilarnian ' is transferred from Wellington Regiment, | with seniority next before.2nd Lieutenant G. A. AVishart. Billed .April J, 1!>18. Lieutenant 15. Hiiydou, having been declared by a medical bound lo be lit for general service, ceased to he seconded, ' under provisions ol' N.Z.E.F., Regulation ' 31. Oaled .March 2C, IIUS. '■ 2nd Lieutenant J. !J. Jt'l-OOil, 11.M., [ censes to be seconded for duty with a light trench niorlar battery. Dated T'ebriinry 11, 1!H8. 2nd Lieutenant T. A. Sneliing is transferred lo Otago Regiment. Baled April ! 1918 ' , , ~i ' The undermentioned are placed on rue ' New Zealand roll (dated April 1, 1318): ■ Lieutenant T. G. Prifchard, 2nd Lieuten- ' ant I!. K. B. Brosnan. ' 2nd Lieutenant G. Greig is seconded • for duly at J!.Si. Command Depot'. Bated ■ February 13, ISJIS. Lieutenant J. Lumley is seconded for 1 duly with a light trench-mortar battery. ' Bated February 15, 1918. Captain E. J. l'iiwcetl, M.C., from be- ; ing seconded under N.Z.K.F. Regulation : Si, remains seconded for duly as a com- ' pany commander vit N. 7. Convalescent i Hospital, vieo Major AV. E. Carter, Auckland Mounted Rilies, placed on the New ' Zealand roll. Bated April 15, 1018. s Major 0. C. Bailey. JI.C., relinquishes • the appointment of Staff Captain, .'lru N.Z. Riflo Brigade, and censes to be ■ seconded. Bnteil Jfareh 28, 1918. Major R. A. Jl. Lawrv to be Stall' Cap. • tain, 4th N.SS. infantry (Reserve) Brl. 1 glide, vice Major R. 0. Cliesncy, p.s.c., ■ g., N.Z.S.C., appointed liriga.de Major, • and remains seconded whilst, so eniplov- ' ed. Baled December 15. 1917. Captain T. j'). V. Seddon relinquishes tho appointnieut of A.B.C. to G.0.C., ■ N.Z. Division, and ceases to bo seconded I on return lo dutv with his iinit, lo date from March 17, li)l8, and is again seconded for special duty. Baled March 31, ■ 11118. Lieutenant If. IV. French ceases to ha a platoon comnuuider. 3rd (Reserve) Bat- ■ talion. Dated April 3, 1918. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. .T. Rod- . gcr, D.C.M., retains the temporary Tank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. Licufeiinnt R. L. Wilson is granted tho temporary rank of Captain, vioe Captain T. AV. L. Rulherfurd, JI.C., to England on duly. Baled Jlnrcli 25, 191 S. Lieutenant (lemp. Captain) ,I'. AV. Smith) relinquishes tlio temporary rank . of Captain. Bated March 29, 1918. Otugo Regiment. 1 Tho undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants ceuso to bo seconded for duly lo Now Zealand (dated March SI, IVIBJJ.' 1 . W. M'iCay and E. 11. Blomtiold. 2nd Lieutenant AV. .11. Jungo is transferred from N.Z. Rille Brigade, with seniority next beforo 2nd Lieutenant A. Breeso. Baled April 11, 1913. Second Lieutenant T. A. Spelling is transferred from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant E. S. Andrews. Bated April 15, 1918. Tho undermentioned are placed on tho N.Z. Roll:—Captain (j. H. Allen, dated April (i, 1918; 2nd Lieutenant .1. R. Deal, dated April 1, 1918; 2nd Lieutenant R. Tapper, dated April 1, 1918; 2nd Lieutenant S. B. Macl'licrsoii, dated April (i, 1918. Tlio undermentioned Lieutenants are placed ou tho N.Z. RollC. Wiiterston, dated April 1, 1918; A. L. Flux, dated April li, 1918. Lieutenant R. R. (.low is seconded for duty at. N. 2. Command Depot. Dated April 12, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant I\. .1. M'Kcnzie lo bo QmirLcrmasler, 2nd Battalion. Dated March 12, 1918. Lieutenant U. Good to bo Adjutant-, N.Z. Entrenching Group and N.Z. Wing, 22nd Corps Reinforcement Camp, vieo Captain. A. S. Muir, AVellington Regiiiiout (rejoined N.Z. Division), and is granted tlio acting rank of Captain, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated March 211, WIS. Lieutenant jlemp. Captain) C. Jf. Atinore relinquishes the appointment of Company Comniauder, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and the temporary rank of Captain. Bated April 3, 1918. Lieutenant C. B. M'Clure, M.C., ceases to bo a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Bated April 3, 1918. Major J. llargrest, M.C., is granted tho temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, vieo Lieiitenant-Colonel A. H. Charters, C.M.G.. D.S.O. Bated April li, 11)18. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) .1. U. R. Leys retains tlie temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding u com puny of ail entrenching battalion. Bated February 7, 1918. Captain L. M. Scott, M.C., performed the duties of second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major AV. G. A. Bishop, M.C., proceeded overseas, from February 19, 1918, lo March 7, 1918. Wellington Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant T. 11. Crawfuid ceases lo bs seconded for duty lo .New Zealand. Baled March 29, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. li. Henderson, discharged in United Kingdom for service Willi tlio Admiralty, is struck oil' the ; >irengtli of tlie iS.Si.B.I:'. Bated April 2, ' 1918. 2nd Lieutenant R. S. do R. Ilarman is transferred to Cantcrbuiy Regiment. ' Billed April 1, 11118. j The undermentioned are placed on tlio ' K.Z. Roll (daled April I, llHSj:—Captains ' R. IV. Wrigliisim, M.C., and J.. Jl. ( Bailey, Lieutenants G. B, Carter, W. G. . AVikki, and Jl. A. \V. Gray, 2nd Lieutenants F. C. Cornwall, M.C., G. .1. Book- , lass, C. B. Willis, F. .Marshall, A. Smith ' (dated April (i, 1918), lv. M. Little (dated ' 'Ypril 0, 1918), and C. R. Ilowden (dated April (i, J9IS). Lieutenant M. S. Calloway, M.C., from ( being seconded under _N : .Z.F.I'', regula- j lion 31, remains seconded for duty at JV.Z. Discharge Depot. Bated April 1(1, i 1918. ' .Lieiitcnant-Color.ct W. 11. Cunningham, f D.5.0., from conimanding 3rd i.Uoserve) ( Battalion, to command a -ervice bat- c talion, vieo Lieutenant-Colonel .1. L. ;l Shorl. Bated .March 31, I'JIS. LieutC'iiunt-Cohmol L. Sliort ■ from f commanding a service bid talion lu com- v maud 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Bated ] lb rch 31, 1918. v Lieutenant Jl. F. Arkwriglit lo bo t A.B.C. to G.U.C., X.Z Division, and is { seconded whilst so employed. Daled ~ March 17, 1918. * s Captain A. S. Muir performed the | duties o!' Adjutant, \.Z. Fiilrenching j Group, vice Captain >D. S. ('hislmlin, Otago Regiment, appointed Stall-Caplain, ~ 1.-1 S.'A. Infantry lirigade. from March 5 1. WIS, to .March 23. J9IS. j. 2nd Lieutenant C. G. Mewar! perform- _< ed Hie duties of Adjutant, 3rd I'allalion, J vice Captain A. S. Muir, detached for |, Stall' Iraining from December 2, 1917, to .1 February 7, 1918. ,) Lieutenant II . B. Crosse (since, trans- . \, feru'd to i\'.Z. Uille Brigade) performed n the duties of Adjutant.' 3rd Baltaliun, | vieo Captain A. S. Muir, dct.teheii for (, Stall' training, from August 17, 1917, to October li, I'ii7. ( Lieulenan!: (temp. Captain) S. A. Milt- ]• roll relinquislies tlie appointment of fj Coinjiany Cominanilei', 3rd (lifserve) Bat- j, talion, and llie lenipnrary tank of Cap- V lain. Daled April 3, 11118. jj 2nd Vieutonaiil V. IT. fori; to be Lieu- N lena.nl. Bated March 23, 1918. ,\ ■15,81i7 Sergeant I'. R. Noseda.to be 2nd a Lieutenant, and is sccomlcd lor duly as ( Tra.n.-port Oliicer, .N'.Z.B.l''.. Adminis- |- trativfr Headquarter?, to eomplele eslab- 1; lislinieiit. Diiteil April 5, IMS. g Lieutenant ('.emp. Captain) G. 1!. 2 .Tones relinquishes thi temporary rank of ; j ,i Caplain on ceasing lo act as second in li command nf a conipanv. Daled April :i, A 1918. 11l Lieutenant (I cm p. Capl-iin) F. AV. Met-] calf relinquisiics the lenipnrary rank of; > Cnpf.'iin ou Caplain 11. White joining the I ballalion. Dated April 5, 1918. I Lieutenant, (temp. Captain') G. F. Bcr- V Irand relinqui.-lies the lemporary rank of Caplain on 11. TLdderne-s rejoining T, his battalion from senior ollicers' course, n Dated April 5, I'JIS. I; l.ieiileiMiil (temp. Caplain) D. Cowan li relinquishes l!ic tcaijiorary rank- of Cap- I' lain 'Mi (.'aplaie .1. Macniocrali ) I lie Lalt.'ili'ui. Dated April 7, IPIS. 3 Liculenanl A. I;. ,\l-Isaac, .M.C., is f

granted, llie k'in]ior.'iry rank of Captain. Dated February 3, 111 IS. Lieutenant-Colonel W. 11. Cunningham, 8.5.0., temporarily commanded Jth .N'.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vieo Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary BrigadicrI.leneral) C. AV. Melville, D.5.0., p.s.c., i\'.Z.,S.C,. to J'ranee on duly, from March •I, 1918, to March 31, 1918. -N'.Z. liillo Brigade. Tho umlerinciitioned 2nd Lieutenants ceaso to bo seconded for duly at A.Z. Command Depot (dated April 12, 11)18):— I'. G. Yeo, R. J. M'lvinnun, 11. W. Harvey, D. Jj. Crooks. 2nd Lieutenuni W. 11. Judga is transferreit lo Otago Itegiiiieiil. Bated April 11, I'JJS. Tlio undernioiilionod air© placed ou the -N'.Z. roll. Billed April 1, 1918:—Lieutenants J. Jj. l'reseull, C. S. Supsford, 2nd Lieutenants A. C. B. J,(m(ts;naii, Jl. Willis., Lieutenants A. C. J/ong, ,1. l'agan, JJ. Bollis, 2nd Lieutenants S. G. J'reoble, B. Cuthbcrison Dated April (i, 1918:—Captains C. G, Hedge, A'. JJ. liaker, Lieiuleuant H. It. iXiniel, 2nd Jjieulenants i\ J. Baker, W. Ross, Jf. A. Jones. The undermentioned aro seconded for duly at .N.Z. Command Bej»ot. Baled April J2, 1918:—Lieulenant _N. Angus, 2nd Lieutenant J". If. Davidson. Liciitenaut A. J. C. Angus is seconded for duty as a company commander at Iv.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vi.je Lieutenant L. lLiydon, Cantcd'bury Rgiiueni, rejoining unit. Daled jlpril 8, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant B. C. Ilurl, having been declared by a medical Iwnrd to be unlit lor general service within twelve 1 months, is seconded, under provisions of I N.Z.B.F. Reguhtion. 31; to date from April 9, 1918. Jiieutenant J5. Zeislor, M.C., lo be stuff captain, 3rd .N.Z. 'Jiiflo Brigside, vice Ihijor G. C. Dailey, M.0., Canterbury Regiment, relinquished tho appointment and i 6 seconded whilst so employed. Baled jAl.ar.ch 29, 1918. Lieulenant (Acting Captain.) C. X I'abone relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant, N.Z. Isolation (Jump, Larkhill, but retains the acting rank of captain whilst employed as instructor of ollicc-rs «ml -N'.C.O.s' Class, 4.th K.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. Dated April 6, 1918. Caplain H. 10. Humphreys, from company commander at !N.Z. Command Depot, to bo quarlormaster, JJ.Z. Command Depot, vice Major G. B. Simeon, X.Z. Riile Brigade (appointed quarter-1 master),. 3rd (Reserv?) Battalion, Canlerhury Regiment, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated November 19, 1917. 2nd Lieutenant (Acting Captain) JT. AV. Nixon relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 2nd Batlaliou, and the acting rauk of captain. Datod March 30, 1918. The undermentioned to lie company commanders, sth (Reserve) Battalion:— Captains .f. Chivers, dated April 2, 1918; B. M'Leod, dated April 5, 1918. Tlio undermentioned 2nd lieutenants lo be lieutenants. Bated April 14, 1918:— R. G. Ridling, L. 11. Denniston, Caplain li. M. AV. Richardson, J3.5.0., M.C., iN'.Z.S.C., is granted' tho teuiporary rank of major whilst employed as brigade major, ■ith N.Z. Infantry (JiesM-ve) Brigade. Dated March 25. 1918. .Lioutenant F. G. Massey, M.C., is granted Urn temporary rank of major whilst; employed as Ftwnd in command of a batli'iliou of a British unit, (0 date from August. 23, 1917, and relinquishes tho temporary rank and ceases to bo seconded. Dated March 23, 1918., .Lieutenant (lemp, Captain) M,. ]T. Rohan retains (he temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a. company of an entrenching battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. Lieulenant 11. If. Dick is granted Ihe temporary rank of captain, vice Captain AV. 11. Bell, N.Z.S.C. Dated March IC, 1918. .... Lioutenant 11. M. Keesing, MX 1 ., is granted the temporary rank of caplain, vice Captain J!. W. Fisher, lo England on duty. Dated April 12, 1918. Lieutenant R. il. Grant is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain TO. A. Harding, M.C. Dated March 13, Major (lemp. Lieutenant-Colouol) .T. I'ow, D.5.0.. relinquishes the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel. Dated April «. 1918 ' Captain (leinp. Major) A. Thomson relinquislies the tcmpor;wv rank of major on Major G. AV. Coekroft rejoining the battalion. Daled April 12, 1918. liieutenant (temp. Captain) A. R. Neilson (since died of wounds), relinquishes tho temporary rank ol captain. Bated March 27, 1918. N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Captain AV. It. Walker M.C is placed 011 tho N.Z. roll. Bated April 1, 1918. N.Z. Machino-Gun Corps. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenant* are placed oil the N.Z. roil. Dated April I, 1918:—.1. Carswell, B. Farrell, M--M., 1) O. Williams, H. .1. AV. I.orcl, C.Hackley, L. Mi. 'J.'ansey. Jlated April G, WIS. 2nd I.ieutenaiu C. Hally, M.C. (since killed in action), to bo lieutenant. Dated November 27, 1917. Captain C. G. Thiyter is granted the. temporary rank of major. Bated March 1. . Captain (now Major) .T. B. Parks, M.C., performed the duties of divisional iiuicliine-gun otiieer, N.Z. Division, from November 7, 1917, to December 4, 1917, vice Major R. B. Haitlio, 8.5.0., attending school, and from January 5, 1918, to February 5. 1918, vice Licut.-Colonel D. B. Blair, 1>.5.()., M.C., N.Z.S.C.. attending schools, N.Z. Medical Corps. Caplain W. D. Bathgate, attested in England, is taken on tlio strength of tho iN./j.8.1'., wall seniority from date of attssialion. Bated April 5, 1918. The undermentioned ale placed on the N.Z. roil:--Jlajor F. -N. Harvey, dated April 1, 1918; Jlajor W. N. Abbot, M.C., ALB., dated April 1, IMS; Captain (temp. Major) C. B. Gordon, M.8., dated April I,' 1918; Captain I. N. Spedding, dated April ti, ISUS; Captain A. M. Grant, M.8., dated April 0, 1918; Captain T. Berr.ck, ALB., dated April G, 1918. Captain (temp. Mojor) \\. Jl. Jlacdonold, M.8., to be major. Dated April 1, 1918. Jlajor AV. Jl. Maedonald, M.8., to bo consulting physician, N.Z.E.F., and is grained the temporary ruble of licut.-colom-1 whilst so einployed. Daled April 12, 1918. Lieutenant J. Tload to be captain. Bnied January I. 1318. S.S..AI. A. Jl. Wright lo be lieutenant, and is appointed bacteriologist, A\B. Section No. 3, N.Z. General Hospital, to cotuplfle est.ib'lishmelit. Dated Jlarcli 31. 1918. Major AV. Aitken, JI.C., J1.8., is granted the tempurnry rank of J,ietit.-Culonol whilst commanding No. 3 X.Z. (lenerul Hospital, vice Lieut.-Colonel P. 'C. Fenwick, C.M.G., M.D., F:l\'.C.S., appointed to command No. 1. N.Z. General llospi- . tal, lo daled from February 27,1918, and relinquishes the temporary, rank on assumption of command !>.• Lieul.-Colonel 11. .1. Jf Lean, M.1)., If.U.C.S. Dated April 3. 1918. Tho following postings of medical nflieers have been approved:—Captain A. Jl. Tolliurst, from No. 3 N.Z. Meld Ambulance to be R.M.t 1., 4th Battalion, X.Z. Rille Brigade: Major R. f., AVithers,J1.8., from N.Z. Entrenching' Group Field Ambulance to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance; Captains A. AV. OwenJohnston, from N.Z. Entrenching Group Field Ambulance to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ammilance; R-. D. Barron, from N.Z.- WnIrencliing Gronji Field Ambulance lo No. 1 N.Z. field Ambulance; S. 11. Ward. Irom N.Z. Eutrenehjng tiioup Field Ambulance to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance. A. Bernstein, J1.8.. from N.Z. Entrenching Group field Am- ' balance to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance; F. I). Pinfold. .ALB., from N.Z. Entrenching Group Field Ambulance to No. 2 N.Z. field Ambulance; Lieulenant F. J. Mulholhiml, M.8., from reinforcement j otliccr to No. 2 N.Z. field Ambulance; Captains 11. P. W. While, M.H., P.I'.C.S., from Nn. I N.Z. Field Ambulance to hi; R.J1.0., .\.Z. Divisional Kll- - A. T. Al'Caw, F.H.C.S., from No. 2 .N.Z. field Ambulance to be R.M.0., 3rd Brigade, X.Z.F.A.: Lieutenant 11. R. I Gib-riu, J1.8., from .No. 2 N'.Z. Field i Ambiilanee to be R..J1.0., Ist llatlnlion, 1 Olmjn llegimeiil: Jlajor G. S. Sharp. ] from reinforcement nllicer to No. 1 1 N.Z. field Ambulance: Ceo'iiins R. G. K. i Hodgson, M.8., I'rnni N.Z. Stulionary | I'o-nital to No. I X.Z. field Ambulance; ( P. G. Ilorsbiirgh. from reinforcement , "liii ■■■ i., ;v„. •> \.7, I'jeld Ambulance; ' L. 11. Whetter. M.8.. from reinforce- | nienl nllicer lo No. 2 N.Z. field AmbuTinee: lieutenant. .1. N ; . Ed'.mr, J1.8., from reinforcement nllicer lo No. 2 N.Z. field Ambiilfuce: (''aplnins T*. I'alersou, M 8.. fi nn] reinforeeinenl "ITieer lo No. ; 3 N.Z. field Ambulance: W. S. Roberl- f -"li, J1.8., from rrinturrcment officer -In I

No. N.Z. Field Ambulance; AV*. D. S. Johnston, J1.1i., from Ith N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital; 11. M. Goldslein, JI.C., JLB ; , ficiu sic.k to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital; J[. B. Jl. Tweed, from sick to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital, «nd ceases to he seconded under N.Z.E.I'. Regulation ill; A. D. Anderson, reinforcement officer from New Zealand to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospilcl; G. Walker, J1.8., reinforcement officer from Xe.v Zealand to N.Z. Command Depot; AV. B. Bathgate, newly attested, to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital; R. J.' Rogers, F.R.C.S., from N.Z. Command Depot 'to N.Z., Wing XXI.I Corps Reinforcement Camp; IT. L.Gould, M.8.. from sick to N.Z. Discharge Depot,; AV. 11. Dave. J1.8., from .sick io No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. N.Z. Army Nursing Service. The undermentioned are placed 011 the N.Z. roll (dated April 1, 1918):-22/8 Jlatron ]?. Price, R.R.C.; 22/211 Staff Nurso I. J. Hood. .22/233 Stall' Nurse n. Fl.vnn is seconded for dutv 011 a hospital ship. Dated April 6, 19i8. 22/219 Staff Nurse E, Swayne is taken on strength, with seniority from dato of disembarkation from 11.M.N.Z. hospital ship Jfarnma. Daled April 6, 1918. N.Z. Chaplains' Department. The Rev. L. j. Daly, chaplain to the Forces, ith Class, is seconded for duly to New Zealand. Dated April 1, 1918. The following, postings of chaplains have, been approved :-~]lev. E. E. Maiden, from N.Z. Stationary Hospital to -Ith N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade: Rev. C. II ITi'.rvev, from N.Z. Base to :lrd N.Z. "(Rifles) "Brigade; Uev. Jl. A. Jlurphv, from Ifh N.Z. Infantry (Heserve) Brigade to N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot: I'evI'. .1. Jlinogiie, from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital lo Ist N.Z. -nranlry Brigade: l,Vv. P. J. O'Neill, from Ist N.Z. Tnfantrv Brigade to Nn. 1 N.Z. General Hospital; Ensiu'ii S. S. Green, reinforcement chaplain, from New Zealand lo N.Z. Base Denot. France: Adjutant .1. S. Bind in, from N.Z. Base Denot, I'rnnee, lo England for return lo New Zealand on transport duty. N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps. Lieut.-Colonel A. H. Herbert, D.5.0., AVellington JIT!-., attached for duty to a British formation-, rel'iuniishes the. apliointnlent of 0.C.. ■ X.Z.E.V. Ordnance Corps, and D.A.8.0.5.. N.Z. Division. Dated March 31. 1918. 2nd Lieutenant C. I. Gos«ag(i to he lieutenant, vice Lieut.--Colonel A. H. Herbert, 0.. am) is appointed D.A.8.0.5.; N.Z. Division, and granted Hie lemporary rank of cantain whilst so emnloved. Daled March .11, 1018.