NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 309, 18 September 1918, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

IN THE FIELD PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS Tho appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved. Otago Mounted Rifles. 9/132 Sergeant L.' Colbourno to bo 2nd lieutenant. Dated June 20, 1918. ". New Zealand Field Artillery.. . ' Major P.-.T. Ellis, M.0., having been absent, from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Daied June 23, 1918. Lieutenant-Colonel H. E. Pilkington, g., R.N.Z.A., from A.D.0.5., 19th Corps, to bs A.D.0.5., N.Z.E.F., and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated June 30, 1918. Lieutenant-Colonel I. T. Standish, C.M.G., D.5.0., E.N.Z.A., from commanding N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, to command Ist Brigade, N.Z:F.A., vice Lieutenant-Colonel F. Syraon, O.M,G„ D.5.0., E,N.ZiA., appointed to command N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot Dated June 16, 1918. Lieutenant-Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G., 'D.5.0., E.N.Z.A., from commanding Ist Brigade, N.Z.F.A., to command N.Z.F.A. Reservo Depot, vice Lieutenant-Colonel I. I'. Standish, C.M.G., It.N.Z.A. Dated June 16, 1918. Tho undermentioned to bo captains, dated June 23, 1918:-Lieutenant (Acting Captain) E. G. Norman, M.0., Lieutenant (Temp. Captain) W. E. Earnshaw. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants:—A. J. Hawke, dated June 23, 1918; J. Duggan. dated June 24, 1918. Captain A. B. Williams is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Captain W. H. Jones, relinquished the temporary rank of major.- Dated Juno 22, 1918. , Lieutenant G, B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain A. ■ B. Williams, posted 2nd (Army) Brieade. Dated June 22,'1918. Lieutenant J. E/ L. ,Gardnor, M.C., rejoined from hospital, is again granted the temporary rank of captain' whilst actingas second in command of a battery. Dated June 23, 1918. Lieutenant TV. Pollard is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a company of an- entrenching battalion. Dated Juno 18, 1918. New Zealand Engineers. ' \Field Companies. , The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. Dated June' 23, 1918:—A. Lush, 31. K..Draffln. With .reference..'to the notification published in the New Zealand Gazette, No. 98, of June 14,. 1917, relating to 2nd Lieutenant J. J. More, for the words "to date from'March'l3, 1917," read '/dated March "24,'1917." . • Signal Services. '•••■■ Captain J. H. Grover, N.Z.S.C., is transferred to Wellington Regiment. Dated June 30, 1910.Auckland Regiment. Major C. 11.. M'Clelland, N.Z.5.C.,-. ceases to be seconded for training in ordnance duties.. Dated June 22,■ 1918/ 2pd-Lieutenant'll.. It. King is retransferred from- N.Z. Machine-Gun Corps. Dated June 13. 1918. Lioutenant C. Oxeuham, M.0., to be 0.0. Of a light trench mortar battery, vico Lioutenant (Temp. Captain) C. T. Natusch, Wellington Regiment, relinquishes the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain, and seconded whilst so employed. Dated June 6, 1918. Captain C. T. Cobourne relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 29, 1918. Lieutenant --E. ■ A. Pnrritt, M.0., to bo adjutant 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain C. T. Cobourne, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. Dated June 29, 1918.

Captain J. Evans, JI.C, relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, 3rd (lieserve) Battalion. Dated June 29, 1918.

Lieutenant N. E. Walker, to bo a. company commander, 3rd (Kcßerve) Battaliou. Dated June 29, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants under provisions.of N.Z.E.F., Reflation .13.— T. E. Hickson, dated May 11, 1918; W. P. Aitken, M.C.. dated 'May 11, 1918; A. K. Itobertsliaw, dated June b, 1918; A. D. Jack, dated June 10. 1918; D. Millar, dated June 20, 1918. 12/817 Pt.S.M. E. 0. E. Nicholson to be 2nd lieutenant. Dated June 28, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants; Dated June 29, 1918 -.-5/583 G.S.M. D. H. Evans, 12/207 Sergeant 0. M.'Beath, 12/257 E.S.M. W. S. Stichbury, D.0.M., 5/230 a Sergeant J. F. Ewen, 3/709 Sergeant P. Miinro. Lieutenant P. A. M'Dowell is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain. A. M. Forbes, appointed company commander. Dated May 15, 1918. Lieutenant (Temp. Captain)' W. C. Mackay relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on- ceasing to act ns second in command of a company. Dated. May 30, 1918. Canterbury Eegiment. Tho undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated June '25, 1918 :-M. Clarke, M.M., R, Hosie, F.,L. Brophy, G. A. Hamilton, E. J. Lawrence. '-.■..' Captain F. J. W. Stewart ceases to be seconded for duty as quartermaster at N.Z; Base Depot. Dated June 27, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant R. B. Spiers, having been declared by a medical board to be unlit for general service within ( twelve, months, is 'seconded, under 'provisions, of N.Z.E.F., Regulation '34. Dated June 14, 1918. Lieutenant-Colonel 0. G. Griffiths, from commanding 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to command N.Z. Command Depot, vice Lieu-tenant-Colonel J. A. M'Konzie, 0.M.G.. Otago Eegiment (appointed to command N.Z. Base Depot), and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated Juno 27, 1918. .. Lieutenant-Colonel O. H. Mead., from com--manding 2nd Battalion, to command 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 27, 1918. Captain P. A. Kcddell, from O.i/c "A" Class, Details/N.Z. Base 4)epot, remains seconded for duty at XXII Corps Eeinforcement Camp. Dated June 28, 1918. Captain J. B. Le Mottee to command 3rd N.Z. Entrenching Battalion; vice Captain (Temp. Major) S. J. E. Closey, M.0., N.Z. Eiflo Brigade, rejoining N.Z. Division, and is granted the temporary rank of major whilst so employed. Dated June 2, 1918. x - Captain G. H.' Gray, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June. 25. 1918. Lieutenant (Temp. Captain) H. Johnston.. M.0., to be a company commander, 3rd (Kcserre) Battalion, vice Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., and retains the temporary rank of captain whilßt so employed. Dated Juno 25, 1918. ■ ' ' The undermentioned to bo platoon commanders, 3rd (Reserve-)- Battalion:-2nd Lioutenant D. Howlett, M.M.. dated May 25, 1918; Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C.. dated June 25, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Kegulation 13:— J. W. Fraßcr, dated June 4, 1918; E. C. D. Witliell, dated Jupe 4, 1918; a. M. Lucas (Temp. Captain), dated June 6, 1918; G. J. Hawkins, dated June 19, 1918; W. T. Churchward, dated June 20, 1918. ,„,,-. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Dated June 29, 1918:—6/1128 Sergeant J. Vincent, D.C.M., M.M.; 9/935 C.S.M. A. L. Holmes, D.0.M., M.M. , Lieutenant J. M. C. M'Leod, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion, vice Lieutenant /Temp. Captain) J. R. E, Leys, Otago Regiment, wounded (since died of wounds), to dote May 16, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated June 3, 1918. ' lieutenant. (Temp. Captain) -D. Fersuson retains the temporary r"iik of captain whilst acting as second in command of a company of a service battalion, vice Lieutenant I. A. Bristol, M.0., relinquished temporary rank' of caplain. Dated June 8. 1918. ~ „ ■ „. j Lieutenant (Temp. Captain) C. A. S. Hind. M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain ou ceasing to act as second in command of a company. - Dated Juno 8, Lieutenant J. F. O'Lcary is granted the temporary rank of captain, whilst commanding a comnany of an entrenching battalion, vice Captain F. S. H. Bolton, Wellington Eegiment. Dated May 16, ,191b.

Otago Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant. F. Emms ceases to be. seconded for'duty to New Zealand. Dated June-22, 1918. • The undermentioned ,2nd lieutenants cease to bo seconded for duty to New Zealand; Dated June 25, 1918:—D. Moroney, J. W. Ellis, 8. W. Pearn. Captain D. J. Walls, having been declared by a medical' hoard to he unfit for general service within twelve months ib seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. Dated June 14, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. Armstead is seconded for dtitv as 0. i/c "B"- Class, Details. N.Z. Base Depot, vice Lieutenant It. Malcolm, ceased to be' seconded. . Dated Juno 23, Lieutcnant-Colonel J. A. Mackenzie, C.M.0., from commanding N.Z. Command Depot, to command N.Z. Base Depot, vice Captain (Temp. Major) E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C, appointed second m command N.Z. Command Denot, and remains seconded whilst so ■ employed. Dated June 11, 1918. ' , . . ~ Captflin 0. M. Littlejohn relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 2nd Battalion. Dated June 18, 1918. Captain L. Potter, N.Z.S.C, to bj> adjutant. 2nd Battalion. Dated June 18, 1918. Captain A. 0. Henderson, D.C.M., relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated Juno 17, 1918. Lieutenant R. H. Halliwcll, M.C., from a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain A. G. Henderson, D.C.M., and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. Dated June 17, 1918.

Lieutenant D. M'Aaley, M.0., to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated Juno 20, 1318. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants tn be lieutenants, under provision of N.Z.E.F.. Itegulntion 13. Dated June 6, 1918:— T. A. Blyth, L. W. Bassctt, M.0., J. T. Deohan, J. M'C. Boyne, C. M'L. Bathgate. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under provisions of •N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. Dated June 23, 1913:— H. ](. Domigan. E. J. Anderson. Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants. Dated June 29, 1918: —S/BlOn- Sergeant (Temp. C.S.M.) 11. L. Bcngc, 4/471 G.S.M. I. D. Guy, D.rj.M. Wellington Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant I'. -T. Field ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated June 22, 1918., The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease to be sc-coim<« for duty to New Hcalanri. Dated June . 1918:-S. i\ Burgess, C. B. Lepper, J1.J1., ... it. Boles. D.C.11. Captain J. 11. Grover, N.K.5.0., is transferred from N.Z. Engineers, Signal Services, -with seniority next- before Captain L. V. l'orteous. Dated Juue 30, 1918. Lioutenant lv. SI Ewiug, having been declared by, a medical board to be unftt for general service withiii twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.K.P. Kegulation 34. Dated June 11, 1918. Captain (Temp. Major) "£,. C. Dovey, N.Z.H.C., from Commanding N.Z. Base Depot, to be second in command, N.Z. Command Depot, vice iiajor B. S. Jordan, Canterbury Regiment, accidentally killed, and retains tho temporary rank of major anu remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated June. 27, 1918. Lieutenant W. G. Salmond to bs adjutant, Ist Battalion, vico Captain A. S. Muir, appointed D.A.Q.M.G., iH.K. Division, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. Dated May 23, 1918. The undermentioned relinquish their appointments as platoon commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 19, .1918:-. Lieutenant H. K. Biss, 2nd Lieutenant C. G. Stewart, The undermentioned to be platoon cornmanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion:—Lieutenant W. Hollock, dated June 28, 1918; Lieutenant H.H. Godfrey, dated June 19, 1918; 2nd' Lieutenant J. S, Hanha, dated June 19, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under, provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:-S. M. Lang, dated, Juno 4, 1918; G. A. L. M'Lean, dated June 4, 1918; •-V. M. Dawn, dated June 8. 1918; L. J. Maule, dated June 26, 1913. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Dated June-29) 1918:—10/902 C.S.Jf. K. 0. Potter, D.C.M., 8/1943 Sergeant W. S. Brown, Mir., 3/85 Sergeant W. Carrutliers, M.M.,. 10/2457 G.S.M. (Temp. E.S.M.) J. Ma'kin, 10/196 Sergeant A. E. Law, 10/1318 Sergeant S. S. Pennefather, D.C.M. Captain A. S. Muir is granted the temporary rank of-major whilst holding the appoiutment of D.A.Q.M.G., N.Z. Division. Dated May 23, 1918, Lieutenant (Temp.' Captain) 0. T. Natusch relinquishes tho temporary rank of captain on ceasing to command a light trench mortar battery. . Dated June 6, 1918. New Zealand Eifle Brigade. ' The undermentioned ' 2nd lieutenants cease to bo seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated June 22, 1918:—A. L. Bailey, 5. ,P. Temple. The undermentioned 2nd . lieutenants cease to bo seconded to New Zealand. Dated Juno 25, 1918 :—F. M. Evans, T. 11. M'Lean, A. C. Wood, J. G. Gow, 11. W. Korr, H. W. Abbot, 0. G. Jarrett. Lieutenant A. Bongard, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of brigado intelligence ollicer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated June 12, 1918. Major G. E. Simeon is seconded for duly as quartermaster, N.Z. Base Depot. Dated June 27, 1918. 2nd Lioutenant G. B. Brunton is seconded for duty as an instructor at 2nd Army School. Dated June 30, 1918. Captain H. C. Collett relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 30,' 1918. Lieutenant (Temp. Captain) J. G. Greenwood, M.C., to be a company commander, sth (Rcsorve) Battalion, vice Captain H. 0. Collett, arid retains the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Dated Juno 30, I' lß - ~ . , Lieutenant H. B. Pattrick relinquishes tho appointment of a platoon commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Dated June 24, 1918. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants' to bo, lieutenants, under provisions of, N.Z.E.F. Kegulation 13:—M. J. Scott, dated May 11, 1918; L. M, Fail-brother, dated June 6, 1918; L. J. Nutting, dated June 14, 1918; J. C. Brook, dated Juno 19, 1918. 24/429 Sergeant H. Youlc, M.M., to. be 2nd lieutenant. Dated June 23, 1913. Major N. F. Shepherd is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Austin, D.S.O. Doted June 22, 1918. Captain (Temp. Major) 0. W. Williams, M.0., retains tho temporary rank of major, vico Captain (Temp. Major) H. E. Barrowdough, M.C., temporarily attached to 4th Battalion. Dated June 8, 1918. Lieutenant It. J. Grant, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of- captain, vice Captain V. A. Elder. Dated June 25, 1918. Now, Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. The undermentioned . 2nd lieutenants, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Itcgulation ,34:— D. Dufaur, dated Juno 14, 1918; T. Ngatai, dated June 17, 1918. 16/51 Sergeant K. Waipara to • be 2nd lieutenant. Dated June 28, 1918. Captain (Temp. Major) E. Tingey relinquishes the temporary rank of major on resumption of appointment of second in command by Major W. O. Eniiis, D.S.O. Dated June 24, 1918. New Zealand Maehine-Gun Corps. 2nd Lieutenant 11. L. King is retransferred to Auckland.ltegimcnt. Dated June 13. 1918. 2nd Lieutenant W. G. Hastie to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., liegulalion 13. Dated June 6, 1918. New Zealand Medical Corps. The undermentioned, attested in England, are taken on strength, with seniority, from date of attestation. Dated June 17, 1913:-Captain A. T. Paterson. M.D., F.R.C.S., Captain W. Sowerby, M.D. Tho undermentioned are isecondcd for clinical experience, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Order No. 606. Dated' June 15, 1918:-Major P. H. Buck, D.5.0., Major W. S. Sinclair, M.B. Captain W. G. Tweedy, M.8.E., from quartermaster, No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, is seconded for duty as .secretary to N.Z. Officers' Club, London. Dated June 30, 1918. . 3/12 ' S.S.M. R. Copelan'd, to be lieutenant, vice Captain W. G. Tweedy,'M.B.E., seconded, ;uid is appointed quartermaster of No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance, vico Captain G. S.'indham. M.C., proceeding to England on duty. Dated June.3o, 1918. The undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved:— Major H. M. Buchanan, M.8., from sick, to be 5.M.0., 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Major 11. Short, 0.8. E., M.8., returning to New Zealand. Captain P. G. llorsburgh,' from No.. 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to 3rd N.Z. Entrenching -Battalion. Captnin A. T. Paterson, M.D., F.R.C.S., newly attested,-to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital. • Captain W. Sowerby, ■ M.D., newly attested, to N.Z. Command Depot. New Zealand Army Nursing Service. 22/82 Staff Nurse (Mrs.) E. M. Owen-John-ston, discharged at her own request, is struck off' the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated June 30, 1918. 22/276 Masseuse C. M. L. Smith is seconded for orthopaedic training. Dated Juno .18, 1918. Now Zcaiand Chaplains' Department. 3/3515 Pte. G. F. Neligan,. N.Z.M.C, to bo Chaplain to the Forces, 4th class. Dated Juno 28, 1918. Tho Eov. H. N. Roberts, returned from New Zealand, is removed from tho New Zealand roll. Dated June 25, '1918. The undermentioned postings of chaplains have been approved.-— Tho Rev. G. 0. Cruickr.hank, from No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital to 2iifl N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice "the Itev. J. A. Lush, proceeding to N.Z. Stationary Hospital. Tho Rev. L. A. Knight, from N.Z. Base to N.Z. Entrenching Group. The Rev. B. D. Ashcroft. from N.Z.F.A. Iteserve Depot, to N.Z. Base. The Eev. P. Hakawai, from N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion, to N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot. The Kov. W. Wainolm, from N.Z. Engineer Depot, to N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. The Rev. W. Skinner, from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) 'Brigade, to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, vice the Hcv. P. J. O'Neill, returning to Now Zealand on duty.' The Rev. P. F. Culleu, reinforcement offf:er from New Zealand, to 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert, from N.Z. Entrenching Group, to 3rd Brigade.. N.Z.F.A. The .Rev. A. Hardie, from N.Z.D.A.C, to N.Z. Divisional Train. The Rev. G. T. Brown, from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to N.Z. Entrenching Group. . .