NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 25, 24 October 1918, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS AND

TRANSFERS

OFFICERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Tho appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved:-

Auoklanil Mounter! Rifles, Lieutenant D. S. 51'CaUiie, JI.C, having been absent from his unit, off duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of iY.Z.K.F. lU'frulation 34 (June 23, 1918). The undermentioned to be captains (dated February 3, 1918):licutennnt (temp, captain) D. S. Manners vice Captain H. L. Wade, placed on the N.Z. 8011, and remains aecondod for duty as staff captain, N.Z.iI.K. Ericade. Lieutenants P. AUsopp, vico Lieut. D. S. Manners (promoted and remaining seconded) and remains seconded as a prisoner of war- C. V. BigK-Withcr, vice Lieut. F. Allsopp (promoted and remaining seconded an-2 retains the appointment of quartcrmas&r; K. J. Tait, M.O. (6inco killed in action), vice Lieut. O. V. BiiiK-Wither, promoted and retaining appointment of quartermaster . ... The undermentioned to be captains (dated March 23, 1918) :-Lieutenants G. Hovey, vice Captain K. J. Tait, M.0.. killed in action, and remaine eeconded for duty at Administrative Headquarters, N.Z.R.F.; li. W. Colbecli, vice Lieutenant G. Hovey, promoted and romainine second-

Ed The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants :-\Y". Austin vice Lieut. K. .1. Tait, W.C. (February 3, »18);H, T. Penrhys-Evnns, vice Lieutenant O. G. B. Jaokpon, seconded under provisions of NZBP. Keg. 34 (March 14, 1518); D. S. M'Oathie M.C., vice . Lieutenant B. w. Oolbeclc (March 23. 1918). * 13/183 Serpt. 0. H. Finlayson, to be 2nd lieutenant (June 16, 1918). Memorandum: Lieiitcnant H. 11. Eorko was attached to N.Z. Baroton ß an Oomnany from January 19, 1918, to 'May 19. 1918. Canterbury Mounted Rifles. 2nd Lieutenant B. L. Oompisna ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand lM Lieuttant S O. J. JL Heid performed the duties of adjutant from March 30, 1918, to May 29, 1918, inclusive.' The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z. EF Keg. 15, from dates shown-.-F.L. Murray (JuHe 6 1918): D. Deans (Juno 21, 1918). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieuten-anU-7/412 florßt. J. A. Weetenra (June 19, 16 Mafo 8 r' V. .M. Acton-Adams, D.8.0., is eranted the temporary rank oS heutcnantStaJMbt commanding the.regiment, vice Lteut.-Coloncl J. fmcaay. C.8..8.50., temporarily commanding the 15.Z.J1.8. Eripidc (Jijno 15, 1918). nlieutenant (temporary Captainl M. O. Milne M.0., relinquishes tho t™porary rank of captain on eeasinE to command a W>ad?on o P f the H.Z.M.R. Trunin, Kegiment (May 1, 1918).

Wellington Mounted Rifles. The undermentioned «rota«jU «&& A.W! d a e?;>1.0.,. hnta. re--2 - m HA Carnal Corps. 4,3t0 Serpant ff. D. Wlson to be 2nd lieutenant (June 17, lslo >' Otago Mounted Rifles. The undermentioned 2nd Hcutcnants ore (May 2, 1918). ■ . U.I. Cyclist Corps. and with the sonority snort n. u. g^. u R £?4fi?«? s ' s 18, 1918). Fje)d Ar ,inery. K.F. Kesulation )\J™s ft'jj). J. Mayor Dean (Jute 2d ' \ 9IB U /ft Mitchell to bfl 2nd Lieutenant F. »• *» n , z .e.F. lieutenant, « nd «, t ? ro ß JS o °ritv next before BKfiTt $ " <»*•« % Teutenant of T-odd relinnuwhw the in Lieutenant W. vice Captain rCV r^n o .£« ra r y rank of trnimiis? m oianan.o lu bo ffln . Jori vi rS»F. V », seconded (June "•'n'rEnßßee/s-Slsnal Services, ing been absent i on™= d d nder pro . jTßdVaife D.So.S;seconded (July SSal'S'.."'-- """■ "' "Swat TO™* h ■ H 191S). . m vfirijp !a transBiilii Hi-! =,^K»at r t^ ,^°s: "tL nndMwntionPd to be platoon com%^r;n™M^to B, co m pletoes. «LW& to complete 'r.,MioV,,™t f.Tiilv ?°. Vβ). ■ ~ * M Weutonant P. K"iesf"-d to complete or'-h1i,!,™.,! (.Tn!v ?2. 191 J). Tiip rniiWmrntioHofl ?•■"' l^ut^"^ «"&-£ re, vt% "•i. VVtff- v,n. rW-v,l. txyt. l.Tuly is" 19181 • A W Oorrfon (July «, 1°". ' Umitonii'i ftei"invnrv Captain) K. A. Snertden rdliKSHisliM the tniiinorar.r rank of mp'ovm on'cpnsinsr to it.*, pf f.-""".!! in comnmnd of a company (July 14, 1918).

Canterbury Regiment, ' The ' undermentioned 2ud lieutenants ceaee to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (dated July 18, 1918) :-T. Bell, M.M., D. 11, Horiarty, T. J. Muilms. Captain T. E. Y. Seddon, returning to New.Zealand for Parlianieiifary du lee. is placed on the N.Z. Itoll (July 31, 1918). The undermentioned lieutenants ar« seconded for duty to New Zealand (dated July 26, 1918):— K. h. Wilson, 0. A. S. Hind, Tlio undermentioned lieutenants, having been absent from their un:t, of! duty for four months, are seconded under nrouaiona of .K.Z.E.f. Regulation M Mated July 19, 1918) :-W. M. Hocking, 0. H. H ?id e Lieutenant E. H. Guinness to be O.i/c A CiaGS Details at N.Z. Base Depot, vice Captain l>. A. Keddell (to XXII Con e Reinforcement Camp, for duty), sjnd is seconded whilst so employed (Ju y 16, 1918). Oantain S W. B. Brooker, M.0., from military landing officer, .Taranto. remains seconded for duty as a company commandor at N.Z. convalescent hospital vice Captain J. D. JTComish, Auckland Keginieiit, acting at A.l'.M., N.Z.b.F., London (July 23, 1918). . „ Lieutenant (temporary Captain) u. Rawlings, M.C., proceeding relinquishes the appointment of commander, 3rd • (Reserve) Baaalion (June 30 1918) Captain J. E. liundon to be second in command, 3rd (He-serve) Battalion, vice CaptaLn E. 11. li. Bcrnau, rcnqmshiug the acting appointment (July 22, I? 1 8)' Captain E. H. L. Bernau to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (temporary Captain) U if. Rawlings, M.O. (July 30, 1918. Tho undermentioned 2nd,, lieutenants to be lieutenants under provisions Regulation 13. -J. F. MPadden (July ■ f 1918)' R. B. JI'G. Lucas (July 21,1918) iC. L. ireredith-Kaye (July 22, 1918); F. N. liardcy (July 25. 1918). . Lientenant T. J. Morrow is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Lieutenant (temporary Captain) H. Johnston, M.0., to , EiiKlnnd on duty (July 16; 1918). Captain E. H. li. Bernau is granted the temporary rank of major, whilst temporarily employed as second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (to date July 6, 1918), and relinquishes the temporary rank on appointment of Captain J. 1?.. Loutlon, to be second in command (July 22.. 19 1 .8). Lieutenant (temporary Captain) R. L. Wilson relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to oct ae eccnnd in command of a company (July 25, 1918). Otago Regiment.

2nd Lieutenant i!. 11. Biomfield is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Cor;iß (July 21, 1918). Captain D. S. Chislioini, having been absent from his unit, off duty for four months, is secondsd under prorisioiiß of I\.Z.E.P. Begu'lation 34 (July 5, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant J. S. Pryce is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery (July 28, 1918). • Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Smith, 1.C.M.G., D.5.0., to temporarily command 4th N.Z. Infantry (Kessrve) ■ Brigade, vi6e Lieuten-ant-Colonel (temnorury Brigadier-General) H. Hart, 0.M.0., D.5.0., proceeding overseas, and is granted the temporary rank of colonel whilst so employed (July 20, 19JS). Lieutenant A, J. Wliyte ceases to bo a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (July 10. 1918). Lieutenant .1. L. Scoullur to be a platoon commander, 3rd (llcserve) Battalion, vine Lieutenant- A. J. Whyte (July 10, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant W. H. Pester to be a plntooa commander, 3rd (Keserve) Battalion (July 29, 1918). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to he lieutenants under provisions of JV.Z.E.r. Herniation 13:—G, G. Smith (July. 13. 1918); A. Martin (July 13, 1918); P. J. Beechey fnince killed in action), (July 13, 1918); 0. E. Olsen (July 13. 1918); J. It. Quarton (.ftily M, 1918); A. K. Cockerell, , D.S.O. (July 25, 1918). Wellington Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant J/. Jf. G. Bennett, D.C.M., ceases to be seconded for duty to .New Zealand (July '18. 1918). ' ' 2nd Lieutenant K G. Stewart is transferred to (Hugo llounted Miles (July 25, 1-J18). Lieutenant D. H. W. Donaldson.- N.Z.5.0., having been declared by a medical board to ue umit lor general scrvico wunni twelve mouths, ■is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Eet'ulation 34 (£uly 16, VM). Major J. S. Mucky is seconded for duty to New Zealand (July 26, 1918). Captain A. B. Sievwrieht. from chief instructor, XXII Corps Bombing and Light Trench Mortar School, remains seconded for duty to America (July 21, 1918). Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary BrigadierGeneral) 11. Kart, C.M.G., D.5.0., from commanding 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to'command 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier) A. E. Stewart, D.S.O. (July 20, j)8). Lieutenant (Acting- Captain) W. G. Salmond, missing, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, let Battalion, and the acting rank of cantain (July 9, 1918). Lieutenant G. H. Davey relinquishes the ■fcnpointment of a platoon commander. 3rd (Eeserve) Battalion (July 31, 1918).2nd Lieutenant E. C. Clifton to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant G. H. Davey (July 31. 1918). ■ Lieutenant F. W. Medcalf to he a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to complete establishment (July 12, 1918). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to In lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation «:-O. A. Le f.ievre (July. 13, 1»'»), S. F. Burgess (Jnly 25, 1918). The notification published in the N.Z. Gazette No. 135, of October 3, 1918, relatine to Lieutenant F. Parrington, ib cancelled. N.Z, Rifle Brigade.

2nd Lieutenant T. H. jamiesou ceases to be seconded for duty to A'fiW Zealand (July 18, 1918). Tlie undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are transferred to' N.iS. Cyclist Corps (dated July 21, 1910).— B. H. Oreville, W. H. Yorke, \V. E. Randell. , Lieutenant J. !■ H. Kayes la seconded for duty to New Zealand (July 26, 1918). Tho undermentioned lieutenants, having been declared by a medical board to no unfit for general service within twelve months, are seconded under provisions of .N.Z.E.F. Herniation 34:— S. E. Senior, M.O. vJUIy 21, 1918), E. Hulbert (July 16, 1918). • • Lieutenant 0. A. Caisou, having been absent from his unit, off duty for four mouths, is seconded under provisions ot N.Z.E.F. Hcjulalton 34 (June 27, 1918). Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary BrigadterGeneral) A E. Stewart. D.5.0., relinquishes the command of 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade "lieutenant '(Acting Captain) C N. Babone relinquishes the appointment, of instnictor, officers 'and n.c.o. b classes, 4tli N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, and the acting rank of captain, and ceases to be ceconded (July 31, 1918). Captain A. L. M'Dowel, M.C., to bo a company commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion, to complete establishment (July 24, The undermentioned rolintiuish their appointments aa platoon commanders, sth (Iteserve) Battalion:-2nd Lieutenant.!!. 0. C Marks D.O.M. (July 10, 1918); 2nd Lieurenant J.' VM. Caifty. M.JL (July 17, 1918): 2nd Lieutenant J. S. B. Bruges July 31, ,918); Lieutenant T. U. Torode (July 15, 1918); Lieutenant A. L. Martin, Jt.O. (July 12 191S). 'The undermentioned to'be platoon commenders :-LicutenantF. K. Pearce, vice Lieutenant R. 0. 0. Marks, D.O.M. (only 10 1918); 2nd Lieutenant T. W. Bell, vice 2nd Lieutenant J. V. M. Cauty, M;JI. (July 27 1918); Lieutenant C. C. Best,' JI.C-, to complete establishment (July 16, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant -P. W. Parry to complete establishment (July 29, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant E. Hulbert to bo lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 13 (July 24, 1918). . . • 2nd Lieutenant G. B. Brunton is granted the temporary rank of cp.ptain .whilst holding the appointment of assistant instructor, Second Army Central School (July Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) N. F Shepherd relinquishes tho temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel on return to duty of Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Austin, D.R.O. (July 3. 1918). ■ . The undermentioned are granted tne temporary rank of captain;- _ Lieutenant G. R. Jamieson, vice Cantam TV F. Fowlds, M.0., appointed to command a company (July 24, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant L. R. Nicholas, vice Captain J. L. M'Alister, M.C... detached for duty as an instructor, 3rd Army School (Ji.iy 24, 1918). . . Lieutenant If. A. Ellinglwm, vice Cap. tain H. V. Kennedy, M.C. (July 12. 1918).

N.I. Maohlne-Gim Corps. 2nd Lieutenant. R. l>. Towle is transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority, rrom June 12. 1917 ncNt, before 2nd Lieutenant T. I?. Lock (July 31. 1918).. 2nd Lieutenant T. B. Lock, liavniK been declared by ;i medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve rnoiithe, is seconded under provisions of R.Z.E.F. Herniation 34 (July 9, 1918). The undermentioned, having been absent from their ■unit, oft duty, for four months, are seconded under provisions of if.B.RF. l?<v:ulfltio:i 34.—Lieutenant 11. W. Shaeklcfovrt (.Tnnp 27, 1918 V 2nd Lieutenant, (now lieutenant) Vf. G. tTastic (April 28, 1918). Lieutenant H. T. Morton is seconded for npoclnl duty to America (July 25, 1918). Lieut onant (temporary Captain) A. 0. Kimnaii to be c.wtain, n,nd is appointed to command N.Z.JT.Ti. Brimidp MnchineRi'n Squadron, vice Oantain R; 1 , . Harwr, DS.O.. Jr.C. D.n.3r., placed on the N.Z. l?oU (May 2?. 19)8). ,„,,., , , T'"o vimlor'nontiniipd 2nd lieutenants to ho, linntonan's under provisions of V.8.E.. ,1 '. IJneuli'Mo" «'.—ti. H. L. "nclean (.Time 19, "mr\ V r."i''i (.Tmlv 1, 19IRV V,. C. firawr anW I.V lm.P). W. K. King Mulv 13, t9IP. V C de Mnlv 1.3. 1918), S. C. Beasle:.-. ,r C. '.Tulr- is. 101^. N.Z, Army service Corps. Captain (temporary Major) P. H. Anderson, M.C... relinquislies the. temporary rank of Jfajor on assumption of command of Headquarters Company, N.Z. Divisional Train, by Captain G. E. llutchinson (July 12. 1818).' Lieutenant (temporary Captain) 11. A.

Potvine, M.0., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on relinquishfficnt ol temporary command Headquarters Coinnany, N.Z. Divisional Train, by Oaptaia JT. H. Auderson, M.O. (July 12, 1918). N.Z. Modioal Corps, Captain K. C. Tail, M.8., returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll and ceases to be seconded (July 18. ."0). Captain (temporary Major) E. D, Aubin, M.D.. relinquishes the appointment of 0.1/ c Surgical Division, K. 2. Stationary Hospital, and tho temporary rank of major (July 16, 1918). Captain C. G, Aiclrin, H. 8.. F.R.C.S., to bo O.i/c Surgical Division, N.Z. Stationary Hoppital, vice Captain E. D. Aubin, JI.D.. and ie granted the temporary rank of major whilst holding an appointment carrying- that rank (July .16, 1918).. Lieutenant A. N.. M'Millan, having completed tho prescribed period of service, to be captain (May 31, 1918). The undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved:— Captain W. T. Simmons. M.8.. from K.Z. Stationary Hospital to No. 1 h.Z. Field Ambulance. Captain J. Guthrie, M.8., from .No. 2 N.Z. Genera! Hospital to N.Z. Stationary Hospital. Captain G. S. Moore, from 4th lnfantry (Reserve) Brigade, to N.Z. Stationary Hospital. ■ Captain K. li. H. Steele, Reinforcement Oaiuer from New Zealand, to No. General Hospital. ' Lieutenant U. S. J. Fitzgerald, .M.8.. Heinfoi'ceinent Officer from New Zealand, to N.Z.M.O. Kcserve Depot. • • Lieutenants. Ii: Will. M.8.. Reinforcement Officer from Now Zealand, to No. 2 N.Z.. General Hospital. . Captain F. "W. Kemp, M.C.. M.D.. from No. 2 Field Ambulance, to England on duty. Lieutenant \V. D. Hart. H. 8., Reinforcement Officer froui New Zealand, to N.Z. Command Depot. Captain W. D. S. Johnston, M-B-toa No 3 N.Z. General Hospital to Mo. 2 IS.Z. Field Ambulance, vice Captain E. C. Barnett, returning to New Zealand. Captain h. A. Speddine, M.8.. from 4th. N2. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to No. o N.Z. General Hospital. Lieutenant V. G. Williams, K.B. newly attested, to N.Z. Rifle Bricade Reserve D Ma]or W. S, Sinclair. M.8., from sick to Brigade Beeerve Depot to N.Z. General H Snant P. J. IMhf and. 'J1.8., from \o 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to Ist Brieade, Canterbury KsEi.ment, vice Captom serve) Brigade.

N.Z. Army Nursing Service. The undermentioned are irpnted tie department of ft N.Z. hospital, from dates P. N«so (Mav 3, 1918) MBB Masseuse I 0. -Keyes (August 1, 1918), N.z. Army Ordnance Corps, Lieutenant (temporary Captain) C. l.QotKite is Erantcd the temporary lauK or

H1 Army PW Corps. 51/24 Stall Sergeant-Major E. Sclandors, toTo lieulenantfvice T. J. I*nd. diet of Bickness (July 18, 1918).