ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 293, 30 August 1918, Page 6

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

OFFICERS PROMOTED

APPOINTMENTS AT THE FRONT

The following appointments, promotions, and transfers of oiiicers on active- service with tlio New Zealand Expeditionary Force are announced , .— Now Zealand cyclist Corps. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lieutenants:—H. A. Higet, dated April 26, 1918; D. G. Oody, dated May 21, 1918; 11. C. J. Knubley, dated May 21, 1918. New Zealand Fiold Artlljery. Captain 0. Opie, K.N.Z.A., to be general stall ollicer, 3rd grade, iN.IO. Division, vice Major D. E. Bremner, jtf.C, IN.Z.S.U. (appointed bnt-ndo major. Jrtt N.Z. (Mttiw) Brigade), and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated June 8, 1918. Lieutenant (J. R. M'Kcnzie, M.C., having been absent from his unit oil auty for four invutlis, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F.. Regulation 24. Dated February 23, 1918. Tlie undermentioned captains to be majors. Dated February 2b, 1918:— 0. H. G. uoplin, 1 , . J. Ellis, M.C. The undermentioned lieutenants to be captains. Dated June 8, 1918:— G. Lyon. M.U.. 11. N. Webster. s The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Datod June 6, 1918: —li;3U7 Squadron S.M. H. 11. Thomas, 2/167 Sergeant T. 0. Jackson, 13/121 Sergeant It. U. i'age, 13/1003 Corporal W. B. Barker, 2/494 Corporal A. A. Currey, M.M., 2/106 Sergeant A. F. Watson, 2.12364 Sergeant A. Brown. Major (now Lieutenant-Colonel) E. S. M'Quarrie, M.0., is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst commanding 3rd Brigade, N.Z.F.A., vice Lieu-tenant-Colonel F. B. Sykes, D.5.0., K.A., rejoined British Army, from March 14, 1918. to March 27, 1918 inclusive, and from April 30, 1918, until promoted lieutenant-colonel on May 30. 1918. New Zealand Engineers (Field Companies), Lieutenant F. K. Broadgato, having been absent from his unit oil duty for four mouths, is seconded under provision of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Dated May 31, 1918. 6/4099 O.S.M. W. G. Munu to bo 2nd lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with N.Z. Light Railway Operating Company. Dated June 3, 1918. •Lioutenant T. V 7. Dollimoro is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain B. L. E. Reeve, granted temporary rank of major. Dated December 20, 191 V. Signal Services. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Dated June 1, 1918: —4/554 Sergeant P. L. Keys, M.M., 4/1071 Sergeant J. G. Young, 4/490 S.S.M. E. 11. Vickery, D.O.M. Auckland Regiment. Lieutenant C. Oxenham ceases to bo seconded for duty at -VXII Uorus School. Dated June 3. 1918. Tho undermentioned lieutenants, having been absent from their unit on duty for four months, are seconded uudor provisions of N.Z.E.i' 1 ., Regulation 34:— F. K. Uurduer, dated April al, 1918; V. 11. Potter, dated May 27, 1918.

Lieutenant ii. Wuuipied, M.C., is seconded for -duty as a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot, vice 2nd Lieutenant J. E. Thompson, Otago Reginieul. Dated Juno 5, 1918. Captain E. B. Praser, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalioii. Dated June 6. 1918. Captain It. B. .il'Farland, M.0., to bo a company commander, 3rd (Reserve} Battalion, vice Captain JJ. 13. Fraser. Dated Juno 6, 1918. Liouteuant W. R. Worsley relinquishes the appointment of a platoon commander, 3rd (ltescrvc) Battalion. Dated June 11, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant T. F. Warren to- bo a platoon cquiinauder, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant W. R. Worsley. Dated Juno 11. 1918. Lieutenant J. Murray to bo a platoon oommander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated Juno 6. 1918. ? 'i'he undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lioutcnanta, undor. provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. Dated June 6, 1918 :-J. Park, I'. Williamson. Captain 11. L. de 1\ Garland, N.Z.S.C, is grautod the temporary rank of niujor, vice Major A. E. Alexander. Dated Juno 14, 1918. Canterbury Reßimont. Lieutenant U. B. L. I'orter, M.C., transferred from Ist British West Indies Regiment, is taken on the- strength of tho N,Z.E.F., with seniority as a lieutenant, from dato of transfer. Dater March 21, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant C. D. Buddo. ceases to be seconded for duty as a company oliice'r at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated May 27, 1918. Captain P. J. Poord, from being seconded for duty to New Zealand, remains seconded for duty a 6 a company officer at S.'/i. Command Depot. Dated JJarch 1, 1918. Major D. A. Dron, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of second ill command 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated Juno 6, 1918.

Captain E. H. L. Bornau is temporarily appointed second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vico Major D. A. Dron. Bated Juno 6; 1918.

.Alajor J. L. C. Morton, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment .of a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 6, 1918.

Captain 11. S. Gabites to bo a company commander, 3rd (Keaerve) Battalion, vice Major J. L. 0. Jlcrton, M.C. Dated Juno 6, 1918.

Lieutenant (temporary Captaiu) D. Ferguson, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, ird (Reserve) Battalion.' Dated Juno 6, 1918. Oaptain T. S. Gillies, M.C, to bo a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (temporary Captaiu) • D. Ferguson. Dated June 6, 1918. The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provision of N.Z.E.F., Itcgulatioji 13. Dated May 11, 1918:-2 nd Lieutenant U. T. TVvston, 2nd Lieutenant (Acting Captaiu) TV. 11. Lascelles. .Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) I. A. Bristol, M.C, relinquishes tho temporary rank of captain. Dated Hay 30, 19i8, Otago Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant J. U. Thompson ceases to be seoouded for duty an a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated. June S, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant R. O. Buchanan ceases to be seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. Dated June 4, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant It. J. Beitingfietd is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery, vice 2nd Lieutenant R. 0. Buchanan. Dated June 5, 1918. Captain A. P. M'Cormac, having been absent from his unit oil duty for four mouths, is seconded under provision of iN'ew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Regulation 34. Dated May 7, 1918. Major D. E. Brcmuor, M.C, N.Z.S.C, from general nail ollicer, 3rd grade, N.Z. Division, to bo brigade major, 3rd N.Z. (IUIIcb) Brigade, aud romains seconded whilst so employed. Dated June 8, 1918. Major TV. G. A. Bishop; M.C. to be second in command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major J. M'Crai'i D.5.0., appointed second in command. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated May 4. )9)8. Major L. Jt. Scott, M.C, proceeding oversea, relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 6, 1918. Captain P. W. G. Spiers to be a company commander, 3rd (Roserve) Battalion, vice Major L. M. Scott, M.C Dated June 6, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. M. Boyne relinquishes tho appointment of a platoon commander, 3rd Reserve Battalion. Dated June 12, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant '!.'. 11. Sissons to hi! a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant J. M. Boyue. Dated June 12. 1918. Lieutenant F. J. R. Earl, M.C, to be captain under provision of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 36, with seniority next before Captain J N. Hincs, M.C, to date from November 29, 1917, but. with pay and allowances at N.Z.E.F. rates for rank of captain from date of disembarkation in England, namolv. May 15, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under provisions of NZEF. Regulation 13:— J. E. Watson, dated' April 22, 1918; F. M'lntosh, dated April 22, 1918; 0. F. Baker, dated May 26. Captain A. S. Falconer, M.C, is granted the temporary rank of major whilst cmnlovcd as brigade major, 2nd N.Z. Infautry" Brigade. Dated May 19. 1918 < OaDtato (Temporary Major) P. TV. G. Spiers relinquishes the temporary rank of maior on Major TV. G. A. Bishop.. M.C, j™hing the battalion. Dated May 4 1918. Captain E. F. Selby, M.C. in granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major J. Hardest M.C, temporarily commanding the "battalion, to date from April 6, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ri-tnrn to duty of Lieutenant-Colonel A. B Charters, C.M.G.. D.S.O. Dated April Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) G. H. Elstone relinquishes, the. temporary ran It of captain on Captain (i.iC. R. flyer, &-/<-f>-0., 'joining the battalion/Dated March 17, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant. (Temporary Captain) A. a Leeden relinquishes the temporary rank of Contain on Captain D. Glanl'ord joining the battalion. Dated May 27, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant G. Riddell is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion, vioe Captain D. TV. M'Olurg, N.Z.R.B. Dated May 26, 1918. Wellington Reglmont, I Captain P. TV. SkclK-y. N.Z.S.C (since died of wounds) relinquishes the appointment of brigade major, 3rd N.Z. .(Rifles)

Drigado, wounded, and ceases to he seconded. Dated May 31, 1918. Lieutenant A. T. Duncan, having been absent from his unit oil duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.Ii.F., Regulation 34. Dated May 1, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant L. \V. Androw, V.0., to bo model platoon instructor, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) /Brigade, and is seconded whilst, bo employed. Dated June 14, 1918." Onptaiii A. S. Mnir, from adjutant, Ist Battalion, to be D.A.Q.M.G., N.Z. Division, vico Major H, B. Avory, D.5.0., N.Z.S.C., appointed A.A. and QaM.G., N.Z. Division, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated May 23, 1918.

Major W. P. Narbey to be second in command, Ist Battalion, vice Major H. Uoldorness, promoted. Dated May 2, 1918. Major 0. J. Hamilton, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of second in command, 3rd'(Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 6, 1918. Major 11. E. M'Kinnon, M.0., to bo second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major C. J. Hamilton. Dated June 6, 1918. Tho undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13:—II. D. Banks, dated October 20, 1917; J. 11. M'Crea, dated Juno 7, 1918; 15. G. Cousins, dated Juno 7, 1918. New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Captain T. M. Wilkos, M.p., N.Z.5.0., ceases to Ue seconded for duty with the Royal Air Force. Dated Jane 11, 1918. Captain E. A. Winchester, M.C., declared fit for general service, ceases to be seconded under provision of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Dated June 6, 1918. Lieutenant N. Angus ceases to be seconded for duly as a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated May 30, 1918. The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit oft duty for four mouths, arc.seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34:—Captain E. A. Harding, M-.U., dated May 22, 1918; Cuptain 11. Wilson, dated May 19, 1918. Lieutenant R. A. Bennett ie seconded for duty as a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot, vico 2nd Lieutenant C. D. Buddo, Canterbury Regiment. Dated Hay 27, 1918. Lieutenant J. D. Vernon relinquishes tho appointment of quartermaster, 2ud Battalion. Dated May 28, 1918. Captain (Temporary Major) O. TC. Williams, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of second in command, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 6, 1918. Lieutenant R, Feaver relinquishes tho appointment of a platoon commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Dated Juno 14, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. S. B. Bruges to be a platoon commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. Feaver. Dated Juno 14, 1918. Major (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) L. H. Jardine, M.0., from eecond in command, 4th Battalion, to be second in command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major J. l'ow, D.5.0., promoted. Dated May 22, 1918. Major N. F. Shepherd to be second in command, 4th Battalion, vice Major (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) li. 11. Jardine, M.C., posted, to 2nd Battalion. Dated May 22, 1918. Major J. I'ow, D.5.0., to be lieutenant-, colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. G. Roache, D.5.0., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Dated May 22, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13:-H. Edgar, dated May 16, 1918; V. A. Norrish, dated May 17, 1916. Lieutenant F. C. MitcheL', D.C.M., is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Lieutenant W. S. Colbeck, relinquished temporary rank of captain. Dated June 5, 1918. Captain (Temporary Major) S. J. E. Olosey, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major on ceasing to command an entrenching battalion. Dated June 2, 1918. New Maohine-Cun Corps. Lieutenant B. Palmes, M.0., discharged in England to take up a commission under the Admiralty, Is struck oil the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated June 10, 1918: The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit oil duty for four months, are seconded under provision ■of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34:— Major IS, D. Hardie, D.S.O. Dated Hay 3, 1918. Captain R. B. Paws. Dated May 12, 1918. Major A. C. Flnlayson, from 0.0., N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot to command a. company in the field. Dated June 8, 1918. Captain C. G. Hayter to be 0.0. N.Z. Machine-gun ReserVe Depot, vice Major A. O. Fiulayson. Dated June 8, 1918. Captain A. C. Fiulayson to be major, vice. Major Its D. Hardie, D.5.0., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Dated May 3, 1918. Captain (Temporary Major) O. G. Eayter relinquishes tho temporary rank of major ou ceasing to command a company in tho field. Dated June 8, 1918. New Zealand Army Service Corps. 2nd Lieutenant V. J. Coruaga to be lieutenant under provision of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. Dated June 13, 1918. 10/472 a S.S.M. N. Bell to be 2nd lieutenant, to conipleta establishment of the Mechanical Transport Depot. Dated June 15, 1918. Lieutenant 11. A. Potviue, M.C., is grantod the temporary rank- of captain, vice Captain F. H. Anderson, M.C., temporarily commanding Headquarters Coy. Dated April 13, 1918.

Now Zealand Medical Corps. Captaiu E. D. Abin, M.D., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst performing the duties .of officer in charge Surgical Division, N.Z. Stationary Hospital, vico Major G. S. Sharp, M.8., attached to No. 1 N.Z". General Hospital, supernumerary to establishment. Dated Octpber 31, 1?17. The undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved;—

Major TV. S. Sinclair, M.8., from sick to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Major I'. H. Buck, D.5.0., from N.Z. Entrenching Group to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain It. B, Owen from No. 3 N.Z: General Hospital to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain K. M'Kenzie, M.D., P.R.0.5., from No. 3 If,/,. General Hoapital to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain A. TV. OwenJohnston, from sick to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain 11. li. Gould, M.8., from N.Z. Discharge Depot to N.Z. Command Depot. Captain TV. D. Bathgntc from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot. Oaptain J. R. Wells, M.8., from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Command Depot. Lieutenant G. P. Fitzgerald. M.8., from N.Z. Medical Reserve Depot to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance. Lieutenant E. 0. Rowley, M.8., from N.Z. Command Depot to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance. .Lieutenant E. 6. Anderson, M.8., from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade to No. 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance. New Zealand Army Nursing Sorvico. The undermentioned, resigned on account of marriage, arc struck pfl the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force:— 22/114 Sister H. G. 0. Edgcrlcy, dated May 10 1918; 22'390 Masseuse H. Millar, dated Hay 21, 1918. Now Zoaland Chaplains' Department. The Rev. F. B. Richards, M.C, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th class, to be chaplain to tho Forces, 3rd class. Dated November 15, 1917. The undermentioned postings of chaplains have been approved :—The Rev. M. A. Murphy, from N.Z.F.A. Reserve to Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice the Rev. P. J. Miiiogiic. The Rev. ,1. C. Murphy, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, Reserve Depot, to N.Z. Divisional Artillery. Tho Rev. 11. Cla>;k, M.C, from N.Z. Eifle Brigade to N.Z. Base Depot. Tho Rev. J. D. Smith, from N.Z. Base Depot to N.Z. Rifle Brigade.