N.Z. ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 264, 27 July 1918, Page 3

N.Z. ARMY

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

COMMISSIONS GRANTED

The appointments, promotions, and transters of the undermentioned officers in the Now Zealand Expeditionary Forco liuvo been approved:— Auckland Mounted Hides. Lieut. C. G. 1?. Jackson, having boon absent from his unit, oft' duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Reg. 31 (March 11, 1018). Captain W. Ilaeata relinquishes the appointment of adjutant to be second in command of a squadron (March 8, 1018). Captain W. IV. Averill, to be adjutant, vice Captain \V. Ilaeata (March 8, 1918). Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants:— I 13/220 C E.Q.M.S. J. S. lnnes (dated March 12, 1918), 13/1091 Ser«t. A. G. Shand (dated March 18, 1918). Memorandum.—.Major D. Munro performed the duti->3 of second in command of tho regiment, vice Major 11. S. Whiteliorn, attending School of Instruction, from January 21, 1918, to March 10, 1918 Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Captain D. E. G. Girdale, N.Z.S.C., to bo permanent instructor, N.Z. training units and depots in Egypt, to complete establishment, and is seconded whilst so employed (March 12, 1918). Captain A. Anderson, returning to regimental duty, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster N.Z. training units and depots in Egypt, and ccases to bo seconded (March 27, 5915). 2nd Lieut. N. A. "Whiting to be signalling officer, vice 2nd Lieut. II: Benson (March 31, 1918). Major (temp. Lieut.-C'olonel) P. M. ActonAdams, D.5.0., relinquishes the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel on LieutColonel J. Findlnv, C.8., D.5.0., rejoining from leave (April 4, 1918). Capt. (temp. Major) L. E. C. M'Farlane i relinquishes the temporary 1 rank of major on \Major H. C. Hurst, D.5.0., relinquishing tho temporary appointment of second in command of tho regiment (April 4, 1918). Memoranda.—Major P. M. Acton-Adams, D.5.0., temporarily commanded the regiment, vice Lieut.-Colonel J. Findlay, C.8., D.5.0., on leave, from January 22, 1918, to April 4, 1918. Major H. C. Hurst. D.5.0., temporarily performed the duties of second in command of the regiment, vico Major P. M. Acton-Adams, D.5.0., temporarily in command from January 22. 1918, to April i, 1918. Wellington Mounted Elfles. ■ 2nd Lieut. K. H. Porrett ceases to l>o seconded for duty to New Zealand (April i, 1918). Lieut. 33. S. Fossett to be quartermaster, New Zealand training units and depots in Egypt, vico Capt. A. Anderson, Canterbury M.E., returned to regimental duty, and is seconded while so employed (March 27, 1918). 2nd Lieut, (now Captain) E. A. Maclntyre performed the duties of adjutant at Sling Camp from November 16, 1910, to December 8, 1916. Lieut. I. B. Cruickshank to "bo captain, vice Major C. L. Sommerville, died of wounds (April 2, 1918). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lieutenants:—W. J. Hollis, vice Lieut. E. S. Fossett (seconded for duty as quartermaster, New Zealand training units and depots in Egypt), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand (March 27, 1913). il. Sutherland, vico 2nd Lieut. W. J. nollis, promoted and remaining seconded (March 27. 1918). S. M. James, vice Lieut. I. li. Cruickshank, promoted (April 2, 1918. The undermentioned'to bo 2nd lieutenants:-—ll/13(0 Sergt. J. Martin (March 2, 1918); 11/1101 Squadron S.M. IL B. Bennett (March 13,1918). Memorandum. —Major C. P. Spragg performed the duties of second in command of the regimout. vice Major C. Dick, at Stall School of Instruction, November 6, 1917. to February '28, 1918. xN'.Z. Camel Corps. Lieut, (temp. Capt.) R. F. Mackenzie, M.C., relinquishes ''the temporary rank of captain, on return to duty of Capt. G. F. Yercx (February 27, 1918# Lieut. E. F. Mackenzie, M.C., temporarily commanded No. 16 Company, vice Capt. G. F. Yercx, from January 1918, to February 27, 1918. Otago. Mounted Rifles. Capt. (temp.. Major) E. F. Mitchell,. M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major on resumption of command of tho

I squadron by Major G. R. Mitchell (May 3, 1918). Liout. (temp. C'apl.) A. S. Herbert relinquishes the temporary rank ol captain on Capt R. F. Mitchell, M.C., relinquishing temporary command of the squadron (May 3, 1918). N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Lieut. G. Clark-Walker to be adjutant, vice Lieut:. ('■ A. Dickeson, M.C., killed in action, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilo so employed (April 2(i, 1918). New Zealand Field Artillery. Acting-Major E. A. Wilson, R.G.A., is attached to tho N.Z.E.F., and posted to the N.Z. Field Artillery, in tho rank of major, with seniority irom May 2, 1911 (April 27, 1918). Lieutenant (Acting-Cap-tain R, M'Pherson, M.C., to bo captain, vice Captain J. C. Dunnell, died of wounds, and retains the appointment ot adjutant N.Z.F.A., Reserve Depot (April 5, 1918). . Lieutenant A. C. Macdonald to be captain, vice Lieutenant E. M l hereon, M.C'., promoted and retaining appointment of adjutant (April 5, 1918). 11/652 Corporal J. R. H. Cooksey to bo second lieutenant (May 7, 1918). Tho undermentioned second lieutenants to bo lieutenants, under provisions oi N.Z.E.F., Reg. 13:—J- G- Rickleton, M.C., (April 8, 1918); B. W. Bni>«y (April 21, 1918); A. E. Esqulant, M.C. (April 21, 1918); C. It. M'lvenzie, M.C. (April 22, 1918); E. E. Hcwat (April 30, 1918). Lieutenant W. E. Earnshaw is granted the temporary rank of captain (April 27, 1918). Major (temp. LieutColonel) C. Soinmerville relinquishes tho temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel on return to duty of Major R. S. M Quar rie, M.C. (May 1, 1918). New Zealand Engineers. Field Companies. Major T. St. J. Kcenan is placed on tlie N.Z. roll (May 1, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant H. A. Lockington to be lieutenant for specially good services in the field (I'cbruary 1, 1918). 7/357 Squadron S.M. A. F. Lang is transferred from Canterbury Mounted Rifles, and promoted to be 2nd lieutenant, vice 2nd Lieutenant S. Browne, placed on tho N.Z. roll, and is seconded for duty with Field Squadron, Anzac Mounted Division (March 7, 1918). Signal Services. Captain H. C. . Mackenzie, M.C., _ is granted the temporary rank of whilst temporarily commanding the N./i. Divisional Signal Company, vice Major 11. M. Edwards, D.5.0., R.E., (April 26, 1918). Tunnelling Company. Lieutenant R. H. Jackson is placed on the N.Z. roll (May 1, 1918). Auckland Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant T. E. Hickson, having been declared by a medical board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Eeg. 34 (April 30, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant. 11. L. King is transferred to N.Z. MachineGun Corps (March 27, 1918). -Tho undermentioned aro placed on the N.Z. roll (May 3, 1918) '.-Major N. A. Duthie, D.5.0., Captain It F. Ward, 2nd Lieutenant S. C. Hodges, 2nd Lieutenant 1. A. de la Mare, 2nd Lieutenant H. B. Speight, Lieutenant C. M'Carthy (May 1, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant C. H. G. Snow is seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 1, 1918). Captain F. E. Beamish from company commander,, 3rd (Reserve), to bo quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Captain H. E. Humphreys, N.Z. Riflo Brigade, rejoining his unit, and is seconded whilst no employed (May 10, 1918). Captain C. 31. Booth Tclinquish« the appointment of quartermaster N.Z. Wing XXII Corps, Reinforcement Camp, to date from April 6'. 19! S. but having been declared ]>y a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, remains seconded tinder provisions of N.Z.E.F., Reg. 34. C/'ptuin T. Paterson is seconded fdr duty to England (May 6. 3918). Major Y\'. (1. Sinel to be feccnd in command, 2nd Halt., vice Major A. G. ?>{'.Kenzie, D.S.O. (April S, 1918). Captain (temp. Major) G. 11. Holland, M.C., to be major, vk-e Major N. A. Duthie. D.5.0., |>!aced on the N.Z. roil (May ,% 191®. The undermentioned to be captain®, from dates shownLient, A. P. Speedy, vice Captain G. H. Holland, M.C., prnmolnd (May 3. 1918). Lieut, (temp. Captain) E. It Eraser, vice Captain T. Paterson, seconded for duty to England (Mav 0, 1918).' Lieut. R.'D. M'Fariand, M.0., vico.Captain'T 1 . E. Beamish, seconded for duty as quartermaster, N./'. Command Depot (May 10, 191S). Tho iindermen-

tioned 2nd lieulenants to be lieutenants, ] under provisions of N.Z.E. I\, Iteg. 13:— V. 11. Poller (April 14, 1918), C. F. Seaward, M.C. (April 17, 1918), M. Bampied, M.l'. (Mav il, 1918), C. Brook (May 11, 1918). 12/850 C.S.M. B. C. Squire, M.M., to be 2nd lieutenant (May 2, 1918). Captain G. 11. Holland, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of major, vico Major N. A. Duthie, D.S.O. (April 20, 1918). Lieut. E. V. Daldy is granted the temporary rank of captain while commanding a company of an entrenching battalion (May 7, 1918). The undermentioned lieutenants are granted tho temporary rank of captain:—lv. A. Shedden, vico Captain 11. R. Vercoe, D.5.0., appointed to command a company (April 30, 1918).; E.. Newton, vice Lieut. C. 11. S. Johnston, relinquished tompornry rank of captain (April 27, 1918); 11. S. Harrison, vice Captain A. K. M/Arthur (since died of wounds), (April 27, 1918); F. Stewart, vico Lieut, (now Captain) E. D. M'Farland, MX'., elinquished temporary rank of capt. . (April 30, 1918). Captain (temp. Major) T. Paterson relinquishes tho temporary rank of major on Major E. Sherson, T.D., joining the battalion (April 23, 1918). Canterbury Regiment. The undermentioned are transferred to tho N.Z. Riflo Brigade (May 9, 1918): 2nd Lieut. K. Do Mans, 2nd Lieut. J. A. Toon. Captain S. E. K. Marshall is placed oil the N.Z. roll (May 1, 1918). Tho undermentioned aire placed on the N.Z. roll—2nd Lieut. A. E. Dondy (May 1, 1918), 2nd Lieut. H. J. Angus (May 3, 1918). 2nd Lieiiit. It. J. Stevei'mOn is seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 1, 1918). Lieut. J. V. Wilson performed the duties of adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieut. M. E. Walker, M.C., February 20, 1918, to March 5, 1918. Lieut. L. B. llutton performed the duties of adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieu.t. J., V. l'rom March 5, 1918, to April 17, 1918. Lieut. J. D. Andrews to be quartermaster, N.Z. Wing, XXII Corps Reinforcement Camp, vice Captain C. 11. Booth, Auckland Regt., and. is seconded while so employed (April 6, 1918). 2nd Lieut. T. J. Morrow to lie lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Re|j. 13 (April 29, 1918). The undermentioned to be second lieutenants (May 2, 1918) :— 0/2662 Sergt. C. Hill, 0/2341 Sergt. J. E. Allen, M.M. : Tho undermentioned lieiv tenants are granted tho temporary rank of captain:—H. Johnston, M.C., vie;: Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., to England on duty (March 17, 1918); C. A. S. Hind, M.C., vico Captain T. S. Gillies, M.C. (April 2G, 1018). Otago Regiment. Major D. White ceases to be seconded for duty as town major, Armentieres (April 10 1916). The undermentioned aro transferred to N.Z. Ritle Brigado (May 9, 191S):—Liout. J. B. Callan, 2nd Lieut. C. Poison, 2nd Lieut. C. Darling, 2nd Lieut, T. A. Suelling. 2nd Lieut. T. A.' Blyth, proceeding overseas, ceases to bo a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (May 8, 1918). 2nd Lieut. J. M'C. Boyne, 'to bo a platoon commandor, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieut. T, A. Blyth, and ceases to bo seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Reg. 34 (May 8, 1918). Major '(temp, Lieut-Colonel) J. Hargest, M.C., relinquishes tho temporary rank of ljeut.colonel on return to duty of LieutColonel A. 1?. Cliairt.ors, C.M.G., D.S.O. (April 18, 1918). The notification pub; lished in the N.Z. Gazetto No. 28, of February 28, 1918, relating to 2nd Lieutenant i{. A. Savage is cancelled. Wellington Regiment. 2nd Lieut. A. Hindlcsmith, transferred from Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, is taken on the strength of tho N.Z.E.F. with seniority from date of transfer (May 0, 1918).. 2nd Lieut. E. .11. Edwards is transferred to N.Z. itiflp Brigade (April 17. 1918). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants (April 14, 1918):—A. E. !N. F. Liltle, M.C. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants : (May 2, 19ttii:—U/1&0 C.S.M. E. G. Stewart, 10/513 C.S.M. Fi. E. Smith, 10/308 Sgt. T. M. J. Cumin, M.M., 10/jlGfi S?l. N. Dtrcry, U.C.JI. 2nd Lieut. L. B. (./'Sullivan is grauled the temporary rank | of captain whilst commniidinß a company of an Entrenching Battalion (May 7. 19)8). N.Z. Rifle Brigade. 2nd Lieut E. B. Edwards is transferred from Wellington Eegt, with seniority next before 2nd Lieut. S. B. Probert (April-17, 1918): Tho undermeiition-

oil are transferred from llio units and with tho seniority shown (May 1), 1918);— Lieut- J. U-. OiiUaiiy l'rom Otago Ecgt., with seiiiority next before Lieut. 11. H. U. Herring; Lieut, B. C. Kirk, l'rom Wellington Regt., with seniority next before Liout. it. A. Stednian; !ind Lieut. K. Do Mans, from Canterbury Eegt, with seniority next before 2nd Lieut. H. 11. Doughty; 2nd Lieut. J. A. Toon, from Canterbury Ecgt, with seniority next before 2nd Lieut. I?. J. Baker; 2nd Liout. L. E. Nicholas, from Wellington Eegt., irith seniority nest before 2nd Lieut. A. Flinn; 2nd Lieut. C. Poison, from Otago Regt., with seniority nexfe before 2nd Liout. F. J. Solcr; 2nd Lieut. J. P. Wells, from Wellington Rogt, with seniority next beforo 2nd Lieut. C. M. Pinfold; 2nd Liout. F. T. .Clere, from Wellington Eegt., with seniority next before 2nd Lieut H. T. Hall; 2nd Lieut. C. Darling, from Otago Eegt.. with seniority next beforo 2nd Liout. W. Alexander; 2nd Lieut. W. D. Berrill, from Wellington Eegt., with seniority next lieforc 2nd Lieut. E. Old; 2nd Lieut. T. A. Snelling. from Otago Regt., with seniority next beforo 2nd Lieut. R. B.> Sparrow. Capt 11. E. Humphreys relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, and ceases to .be seconded (May 10, 1918). Lieut. A. J. 'C. Angus relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, and ceases to be seconded (May G, 1918). The -undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Eoll (May 3, 1918):—Capt. A. C. A. Sexton, Capt. A. W. Soundy, Lieut. K. E. Luke, 2nd Lieut. H. M. Douglas, 2nd Lieut. J. Page, 2nd Lieut. S. Frickleton, V.C. 23/GlB R.S.M. .T. B. K. Taylor. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 1, 1918)'.—Lieut. P. R. Burton, 2nd Limit. N. C. M'Loan. Capt. W. M. Dell, N.Z.S.C., having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general sorvico within twelvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34, to date from April 30, 1918, and remains seconded for duty as a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Lieut. H. T. Morton, N.Z. MachineGun Corp3 (May 9, 1918). Lieut. J. G. M'Ghie performed the duties of Adjutant, 2nd Bn., vice 2nd Lieut. H. W. Nixon, relinquished the appointment, wounded (March 30. 1918, to April 20, 1918). Lieut. H. E. Crosse to bo Adjutant, 2nd Bn., vico 2nd Lieut. H. W. Nixon, wounded, and is granted the acting rank of captain while so employed (April 20, 1918). Lieut. A. L. Martin, M.C.. to ba a Platoon Commander, _sth (Reserve) Bn., vico 2nd Lieut. L. J. Nutting, proceeding overseas, and ceases to bo seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Eeg. 34 (April 27, 1918). Major P. H. 8011, to be lt.-col., and to command a battalion, -vice Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.Gcn.) A. E. Stewart, D.5.0., appointed to command a brigade (March 29; 1918). The undermentioned to be caputs, irom dates shown: —Lieut. P. E. A. Salmon, vice Capt. A. W. Sonndy (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. lveg. 34), and retains the appointment of quartermaster (April 4, 1918). Lieut. F. G. Maescy, 51.C., vico Lieut. P. B. A. Salmon, promoted 'and remaining quartermaster (April i, 1918). Lieut, (temp. Ca.pt.) N. L. Maeky, M.C., vico Capt. E. A. Winchester, M.C., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. R-eg. 34 (April 11, 1918). The undermentioned 2nd to. be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 13:— H. W. Reed (March 23, 1918); ■i. G. Murch (April 14. 191S); R. T. Carlyon (April 14, 1918); V. Marshall (April 18, 1918); H. A. Marshall (April 29. 1918); ]T. B. 'Pattriek (May 11, 1918). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (May 2, 1918)241547 Sgt/Q. B. Hurray, 8/2924 Rgt. A. R, Gordon, 22,201 " Sgt. C. A. Stringer, 9/1391 L.-Cpl. J. L. Brown, 24/430 C.S.lf. A. W. Gnllnghor. M.M., ?is29 S?i. L. B. Lowe, 15.937 C.S.M. T. T. Murrav, M.M.. 23/1402 Sn. A. F. Oilmore, M.M., 4/035 Cpl. 0. W. Stronaeh, M.M., 22,824 Sgt S. N. Mflnaih. D.C.H., 13.402 Pte. W. N. M'Lernon, 12488 Stf. A. O. .Tone?. 2P.SPO Sgt L. P. Turn", f-vt. W. F. Wright-, C.P.M. F H Tlpvk p.or., 8/3149 Rat T f. O. Alloo. 1-1.357 .T. M. Curtis. T,,f!r.l. T. IT. Ban. 21'"3G ,T. Diw. n.c.M.. jskss f-vt. w. Cf.X. A. E. Gni-fr.ll, M.M., Villo TT..S.V. v. G. TTnnior. n.H.Jf., Ml 2 C r l. P.. C. Brummond. 2.V.H0 Sqt A. Shr-arcr. Major L. IT. .VMine. M.0.. is Treated the temn'ira;y r. n .">k of liri'r.-ooVv<cl. viff> JTnjor ,T. Tow, T1.5.0., relinquished temporary rank of lient.-colonel May 6, 1018).