ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 27, 26 October 1918, Page 8

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

OFFICERS PROMOTED

RECENT FIELD APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments, promotions, and transfers o! the undermentioned officers on active service with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force, have been made:—

Auckland Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant 11. K. Katrick. returning to squadron duties, relinquishes the appointment of signalling officer (June 14, 1918). Lieutenant W. Austin to be signalling officer, vico Lieutenant 11. K. Udtrick (July 11. 1918).

Memorandum—Major D. Munro performed the duties of second in command of tho regiment, vice Major If. S. Whitohorn, from May 4, 1918, to June 6, 1918.

Canterbury Mounted Rifles, Lieutenant U. J. 11. lleid u> uc adjutant, vico Captain 11. il. iiinson,_N.Z.ri.C., killed in action, and is grained the acting rank-of.captain whilst so employed lilarcn 30, 1918). , ■

Captain J. S. Barker performed the duties of adjutant, vice Lieutenant (acting captain) G. J. 11. Iteid, from May 3,1918, to Juno 26, 1918, inclusive.

LieuteuanWJoloncl (temp. Colonel) J. Findlay, 0.8., D.5.0., relinquishes the temporary rank of colonel on resumption of command of the N.Z.M.R. Brigade ny Lieu-tenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General).W. Moldrum, 0.M.G., D.S.O. (June 28, 1918). Major (temp. Lieuteudnt-Colonel) l\ M-Acton-Adams, D.5.0., relinquishes the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel on resumption of command of the regiment by Lieutenant-Colonel J. Findlay, 0.8., lIS.O. (Juno 28, 1918).

Wellington Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-Gene-ral) W. Meldrum, 0.M.G., 8.5.0., rejoined from hospital, resumes command of tho N.Z.R.M. Brigade (June 28, 1918). Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) 0, O. Powles, 6.M.G., D.5.0., N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of ,A.A. and Q.M.G., A. and N.Z. Mounted Division, remains seconded" for duty with a British formation, and retains the temporary ranlt of llouteiiantVeolonel whilst so employed (June 23. 1918).

New Zealand Camel Corps, Lieutenant E. F. Mackenzie, .M.C., Is granted the temporary rank of captain while commanding a camel company, vice Captain G. P. Yerex (July 12, 1918).

New Zealand Cyclist Corps. | 2ud Lieutenant E. H. Blomflcld iB transferred from Otago Regiment with seniority from April 25, 1917 (May 14, 1918). Lieutenant; W. L. (;. Afl.ean is placed on tho N.Z. roll (Augiißt 8, 1918), _ . 2nd Lieutenant U V. Wyhb having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve iuo.ntns, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.K.F., Keeulation 34 (July 30, 1918).' Lieutenant (acting Captain) G. OlarkWalker relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, and-the acting rank of captain (July .5, 191b;. . • 2nd Lieutenant T. 11. Dickinson to bo adjutant, vice-Lieutenant G. Clark-Walker, and is granted tho acting rank of captain whilst no employed (July 5, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant E. H. Blomflcld to bo lieutenant, dated May 21. 1918,.with seniority next before Lieutenant D. G..Cody. Lioutenaut H. 0, J. Knubley is granted tho temporary rank of captain vice Captain G. L. Comer, to England on duty (August V, 1918). New Zealand Field Artillery. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are placed on the N.Z. roll, dated August 8, 1918-.-H. Mortensen, H. H. Berry. ' Captain E. A. Hogan is seconded under provisions ot N.2.E.F. Regulation in, t,o dato from August 5, 1916. and is placed on tho N.Z. roll (August 8, 1918). _ Lieutenant W. Ivory, R.N.Z.A., is seconded whilst attending a course in ordnance duties (August 2, 1918). Lieutenant G. E. Arcttoy to bo divisional educational officer, and. is seconded whilßt so employed (Juno 7, 1918). Lieutenant R. G. Vernon is secondjd for duty to Now Zealand (August .6, 1918). Major J. jl. Richmond, 8.5.0., M.0., R.N.Z.A., posted to command a battery, relinquishes the appointment of brigade major, N.Z. Divisional Artillery (August '''Major: E. Miles, D.5.0..' M.C.. to bo brigade major, N.Z. Divisional Artillery, vice Major J. M. Richmond, D.5.0., M'.C, R.N.Z.A. (Augußt V, 1918). Lieutenant R. E. Bennett, M.C., postcfl to duty with a battery, relinquishes the appointment of orderly officer, Ist N.Z.F.A. Brigade (August "10, 1918). t Lieutenant G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., to be orderly officer, Ist, N.Z.F.A. Brigade, vico Lieutenant R. E. Bennett, M.q. (August 10, 1918). „„ „ . ± t Lieutenant F. V. Brown, R.N.Z.A;, to bo captain, vice Captain E. A; Hogan, seconded under provisions of K.Z.E.P. Regulation 34 (August 5, 1918). ' Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants, dated August 15, 1918-.-212803 -CorpoTal J. J. .Orottv, 17.155 Corporal N. L., Thompson, 13/685 Sergeant E. R. Glass. 2/2211 Sergeant W. G. M'Olintock, M.M., 2/2313 Sergeant' T. 11. Woodrow, 2/232 Bombardier IT. H. Osmers, M.M., 2/243 Sergeant J. M, -'Stringer, JD.0.M... M.M., 9/809 Sergeant.G. T. Dawßon, 9/30 Cor.poral W. L. Delatour, 2/1714- Sergeant E. Fletcher., Captain A, H.-W. Evonden is granted tho temporary rank of major, vico Major D. E. Gardner. D.S.O. (August, 2, 1918): (Lieutenant H. R, Kirker is granted tho temporary rank of captain, vice qaptain A. H "W' Evenden, granted temporary rank of major (August 2, 1918). m , .....' Lioutcndnt D. M. EckhofT is granted tho temporary rank of captain, vico Captain H. N. Webster, to date from July 29, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on resumption of appointment of second m command of tho lattery b.Y Captain F. \X. Reed (August 7, 1918). Captain (temp. Major) P. W. Reed, relinquishes the temporary 'rank of major on Major J. M. Richmond, D.&.0., M.C., R.N.Z.A., being posted to command tho battery (August 7, 1918). - Captain (temp. Major) W. Janson relinquishes tho temporary rank of major on reßumptiin of command of>N.Z.p.A:O. by Lieutenant-Colonel H, 0. Glondming, D.5.0., N.Z.S.O. (August 10, 1918). Tho undermentioned relinquish tho comporary rank of captain on ceasing to act as seconds in command of batteries:— Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. E. Orsbqm (July 31 1918); Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G B. Parkinson. R.N.Z.A. (August 10, 1918). Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. S. Davig relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to command a section of the N.Z.D.A.C. (August 10. 1918).

Now Zealand Engineers (Field Companies). 2nd Lieutenant 0. N. Boult is placed on the N.Z. roll (August 8, 1918). Signal Services. Lieutenant W- F. Stilivell, M.0., is secondcd for duty to New Zealand (July 10, 1918). ■Tho undermentioned to be lieutenants, dated July 10. 1918 -.—£nd Lieutenant L. Moritzson, M.0., M.M.; vice Lieutenant W. i' Stilwell, M.0., seconded and remains seconded for duty to Now Zealand; 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) K, 'P.. Ellis, MM., vice 2nd Lieutenant L. Montzeov M.C, M.M., promoted and remaining seconded. ~ ' \ Tunelllng Company. Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J, E. D'uigen, D.5.0., P. 5.0., S., N.Z.S.C. returned to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel butro mains seconded (August 8, 1918). i Captain F. N. Thompson is seconded for duty to New Zealand (July 24, 1918). Lieutenant B. 11. P. Bouayno to bo captain, vice Captain F. N. Thompson, secondcd (July 24, 1918), Army Postal Services. 2nd Lieutenant S. E. Oppenheim is granted the temporary rank of captain whilo employed as D.A.D.P.S. of an army corps (Augußt 15, 1918). Auckland Regiment. Tho undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease' to be seconded for duty to New Zealauii, dated July 31, 1918 :-E. R, Pountney, S. D. ltice, M.M., L. G. Hill, M. R. Stewart. The undermentioned are placed on tho N.Z. roll, dated August 8, 1918:-Licutenant 0. Henry, Lieutenant F. J. Cox. 2nd Lieutenant J. P. Farrcll, 2nd Lieutenant W. 11. Ready, 2nd Lieutenant A. S. Frascr, 2nd Lieutenant J. G, Dykes. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants aro seconded for duty to Now Zealand, dated August 8, 1918 :--W. S. Stichbury, D.C.M., E. T. Rccs, M.M. Lieutenant 0. H. S. Johnston having been declared by a. Medical Board to bo unlit for general service within, twelve months, is seconded tinder provisions of N.Z.E.F. Herniation 34 (July 24, 1918). • Captain C. L. Knight, M.C. proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a company commander. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (August 12, 1918). Lieutenant F. Stewart, M.C, rejoined from hospital and reappointed second in command of a company, is again granted temporary rank of captain (August 9, 1918). Lieutenant N. E. Wnlker is granted the temporary ran!; of captain while command, ing a comnnny of 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (July 29, 1918).

. Canterbury Regiment, 2nd liieutoiinnt E. It. Filzßinmious ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (July 31, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant W. 11. Trcmewan ceases to be seconded for duty as traltte. control officer, XXII Corps (August 7, 1918). Captain S.'G. Smith ceases to be seconded for duty with XXII Corpß School (April 9, 1918); Lieutenant \V. I'. Bell ceases to be seconded for duty at K.Z. Command Depot (August 3, 1918). The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z, roll, dated August 8, 1918:-Lieutenant F. G. Painter, Lieutenant P. W. Smith, Lieutenant l'\ \V. Moore, 2nd Lioulenant J. A: West, , 2nd Lieutenant H. Harold is seconded for duty to Kcw Zealand (August 3, 1918).

The undermentioned 2nd lieutenant, hav« ing been declared by a Medical Board to bo unfit for general service within twelve months,- aro seconded under provisions o£ N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:-J. 11. White (July. 30, 1918); J. T. Metcalfe (July 11, 1918).

Captain F. J. W. Stewart to be brigada quartermaster, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vico Captain 0. T. Woodfield, Otugo Regiment, relinquishes tho appointment, and is seconded whilst so employed (August 15, 1918).

Captain K,'J. Fawcett, M.C., relinquishes tlio appointment of a company commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, but remains seconded under provisions ot N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (July 5, 1918). Captain A. \V: "SYclletca, from adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to b» adjutant, Ist Battalion, vice Lieutenant, (acting Cap« tain) W. B. Lasccllcs, appomtca adjutant< 3rd (Itescrve) Battalion (August 12, 1918). Lieutenant footing Captain) W. It. Lascolics, from adjutant, Ist Battalion, to bo adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vico Captain A. "W. delisted (August 12, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant Iv. M. Gilmour was at■'tached tor duty to Otago Mounted Rifles from July 9, 1918, to July 27, «18,\ inclusive , The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z. E.P. Regulation 13:-D. Leeden (July 2a, 1918); 11. G. M'Niven (Augitßt 12. 1918). The undermentioned lieutenants ara granted the temporary rank of captain, from dates shown :-F. W. French, vico Captain J. V. E. Veale, transferred to N.Z. Field Artillery (July 9, 1918): L. B. Hutton, vice Captain 11. 8. Gabilen. M.0.. to England on duty (July 9, 1918)' D L. hesteven, vice Captain K. J. G.. Palmer (August 10, 1918). Otago Regiment. . 2nd Lieutenant F. M. Jenkins.. D.0.M., ceases to be seconded for duty to New. Zealand (July 31. 1918). 2nd Lieutenant 11. J. Bedinefield ceases (o be ssconded' for duty with a light trench mortar battery (July 21. 1918). The undermentioned are placed on tho 'N.Z roll (dated August 8, 1918) :-Cantain T). J. Walls, 2nd Lieutenant W. T. Findlay, 2nd Lieutenant A. llislop, 2nd Lieutenant) fi. Cook. Captain I). S. Chisholm is placed on tha N.Z. roll (August 8. 1918). Captain J. 0. Webber is placed on tho N.Z. roll (August 8. 1918). , , Lieutenant J. 11. Irving, having been declared by a, medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is Kecondea under ■ provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (July 30. 1918). Captain 0. lVWoodnold.relinauishca tho appointment of brigade quartermaster, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, but remains seconded under provisions of N.Z. E.F. Regulation 34 (August 15. 1918. Lieutenant S. J. Gilman relinquishes tha appointment of ounrtcrmas tor. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (August 1. 1918). Lieutenant L. J. Chappie to be quartermaster, 3rd ■ (Reserve); Battalion, -vice Lieutenant S. J. Oilman (August 1 1918). ' 2nd; Lieutenant J. 11. Simpson, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the apnointment of a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (AuKUBt «, 1918). , Captain W. Ward to be major .under provisions of N.Z.K.F. Begulation 36, with pay and allowances .for rank of major from dato. of promotion (March ,2*. 1918). Major J. L. Saunders. D.8.0.. is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst einnloyed as 0.0. of a transport U .granted tha temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilo commanding 3rd (Reserve) Battalion vice Lieutenant-Oolonel temporary. Colonel) G. S Smith G.M.G., 8.8.0.. appointed second in command. 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade (August 14, 1918). /, ... „ Lieutenant temporary Cantain) U. u. DoSs relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to command a company of 3rd (Reserve) Battalion (July 8, Tlemoranduni.-Oaptain J. P. Hcwat perduties of second in command, fed (Bescrve) Battalion, from to 28. 1918, to June 26, 1918. vico Major J. MCrae, I) S.o7temporarily commanding N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill.

Wellington Regiment. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants coa o to be seconded for duty to New to* £ (dated July 31, 1918 h-H. Pettit, G. I. Pnrltor A I. Leyland, J. w. J'looa. 2nd Lieu emintG. X.B. Ponptovel ine been declared by a medical board to lipu lilt for general service within, twelvo moX seconded under nrovisionß of N ZEF Regulation 34 (August 6. 1918). men of » company «mtrMy ran TCZR.B.. nostcd to mw « chaVgo Depot (July «,1918). from Ad . B Oaptain) J. T- Dallinger M.q, 1»°Vntain P. 8. Varnham,' M.0., proceeding oversea " relinquishes the jiPW intme , Dt n ° f a company conUandcr. 3rd (Reserve) Bathe 1 lieutenants under provta iom of NZEF. Eeeulation 13 (August, 12, 1918). G. : 0. La\ys. W. Perry. (

New Zealand Rifle Brigade,

Tho undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease to be seconded lor duty to New Sand (July 31. 1918) :-F. D. Barron, V. B. Berunrd, D. A. Baeburn. Tho 'undermentioned are placed on tno NZ Roll (August 8,.1918) r Lieutcnantfiolonel J. Pow. D.5.0., Captain, H. Wilso°n Meutenant; J. A. Horlw. UcntcnjirtS E Senior, M.C, Lieutenant L. M. lair, brotiier 2nd Lien tenant J. W. Mack.Back 2nd Lieutenant \Y. S. M'Laughlin, 2nd Lieutenant H. \V. Nixon; 2nd LieiUenant, J E. Bay, 2nd Lientenaut 0. L. Crump, 2nd Lieutenant J. li. Y. Martyn. 2nd Lieutenant B. 0. Hart. 2nd Sonant G. H. Metcalfe is seconded for duty to.New Zealand (August 'The undermentioned; having been declared bv a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, aro Seconded under provisionsi o: N.Z.E.F. Begulation 34:-Lieutonaut E. T. Olds (July 30„ 1918), 2nd Lieutenant E. A. B. Jones (July 9, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant & S, Colebrook' (June 25, 1918). .. , , , The undermentioned, having been absent; from their unit for, four months, arc seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:-Lieutenant-Colqnel J. Pow, D.S.O. 'August 6, 1918; since placed ou N.Z. Boll); Captain P. G: Masscy, D.5.0., 11.0. (July 23, 1918); Lieutenant A.. J. Papps (Juno 2i), 1918); Lieutenant H. N, Wayinouth (July 30, 1918). Lieutenant J. A. DuUy is (seconded for duty as Officer-in-Cliargo Divisional Physical and Bayonet Training, yico Lieu-tenant-Colonel (temp Oolonel) A. Pluggc, C.M.G., Auckland Beginicnt, appointed 0.0. of a transport (August 14, 1918). Captain F. 11. Batten is seconded for duty to England (July 25, 1918). Captain G. M. Wilford, from duty at N.Z. Command Depot, remains seconded for duly at N.Z. Discharge Depot (August 3, 1918). •, The relinquish, the anpointniont of company commanders, sth (Reserve) Battalion :-Captain J. Ohivers, sick (August 1. 1918);' Lieutenant T. Brown, M.C, proceeding overseas (August 6, 1918). Lieutenant T. 11. Torodc, proceeding ovorseas,' relinquishes the appointment of a platoon cbmmandcr, sth (Reserve) Battalion (August 6, 1918). The undermentioned to ''bo company commanders, sth (Reserve) Battalion (August 8, 1918) ;-Capt oin W. F. Fowlds, Jt.Cv vice Cantata ,T. .drivers; Captain K. 0. Clayton," vice Lieutenant T. Brown, M.C. Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) L. 11. Jai'dine, M.C, to be lieutenant-colonel and to command a battalion, vice LieutenantColonel J Pow. D.5.0., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (August 6, 1918). . The undermentioned to bs captains (July 4, 1918):-Lieutenant S. G. Scoular, vice Captain T. M. Wilkes M.C., N.Z.S.C. (seconded for staff training), and remains seconded for special service; Lieutenant 0. M. Rout, vice Lieutenant S. G. Scoular (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand; Lieutenant, (temp. Captain) G. B, Jamieson, vice Lieutenant C. M. Bout, promoted and remaining seconded. The undcrmestioned 2nd lieutenants to bo lioutcnants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 (July 25, 1918):— K. De Jtaus, N. 0. M'Lcan. J. K. Moloney. Captain A. A. M'Nab is granted tho temporary rank of major, vice Major A. 11. Carrington, N.Z.5.0., detached for training in staff duties, to date July 18, 1918, and relinnnishes the temporary ni'ik (July 28. 1918).

Captain (temp. Major) 0. W. Williams, Sf.O.. relinquishes the temporary rank of mnjor (July 30. 1918), Lieutenant T. G. Itoberlson. is granted tlio tclimnnrary rank of i-nntnln. vice Captain H. Wilßon (August 7, 1918). Lieutenant Ij. 11. Dcnnlsloun is granted the emporiiry rank of r-nptrn'ii. vice I'untain (l-pmp. Mnjor) 0. W. Williams. M.0., nested to 3rd Battalion, to date from July 26, 19)8. and rriinunisnCß tho temporary rank (July 31. 1918). ' '

Lieutenant (netin* Captain) 0. K. A. Handle i? wanted tho temporary rank nf captain whilst command"!;: n- forestry company, U.K. (July 31. 1918). '.I'd Lieutenant (ton<p. Captain) L. R. Nicholas relinquishes the temporary rank nf captain on ceasing to act as Rcoond in command of a company (August 3, IQlO\