NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 72, 19 December 1918, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the following officers on active service with the New Zealand Ex- , peditionary l'orci; have been approved :— Atislclaiid Mounted Rifles. i Major If. C. Hemphill is transferred , from the N.Z. Camel Corps, with senior- - lly fro;n A'y!i«t 2, 1917, next before . Major IT. W. Smith. (July 31, 1918.) 1 Captain (!!. 1 ,, . Terex is transferred B from the N.Z. Camel Corps, with seniort ity from June 27, 1917. next before. Cap- • tain W. Hneara. (.Tnly 31, 1918.) Second Lieutenant .R. Gillosnic censes :1 to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. - (August 3, iniS ) !> Captain K. W. Colbeck is placed on the s N.Z. Roll. (August I. J018.) The undermentioned nro seconded for duly to New Zealand. (August (i, 1918): — Lieiilonunli IT. K. Hn'riek, Second Lieutenant J. S. Iniio.s. Captain A. C. M. Piulayson is granted (hi temporary rank of major, vice J Major G. fl. Cliecsniiin, to Rest Camp, to 1 date August % 1918, and relinquishes the 0 temporary rank on Mnjor D. Munro re- (. linquishiiiL' the temporary appointment , nf second in command of Ihe regiment. . (August S, 11118.) Captain (temp. Major) M. R. Reed relinquishes the temporary rank of major on Major G. S. Cheesinan rejoining from Rest Camp. (August 4, 11)18.) (Major D. Munro performed the duties of second in , command of the regiment, vice Major H. S. Whitehorn, temporarily command--1 inpc Desert Mounted Corp? Rest Camp, > Port Said, from June 15, 1918, to August 8, 1918. Cnptain A. C. M. Finlayson temporarily commanded a squadron from May 7, 1918, to May 31, 1918, and from July X IMS, to August 8, 1918. Captain M. R. Reed temporarily commanded a squadron from Juno 15, 1918, to August 8, 1918.) Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant A. J. Black is transferred from the N.Z. Camel Corps, with seniority from July 21!, 1917, next before Lieutenant E. C Gardiner, and remains seconded f.0 ,, duty to New Zealand. (July 31, 1918.) Lieutenant G. R. Western is transferred from the N.Z. Camel Corps, with seniority from May 1, 1918, next before Lieutenant F. L. Murray. (July .11, 1918.) ' 2nd Lieutenant J H. Dines ceases to l>e seconded fpr duty to New Zealand. (August 4, 1918.) Captain D. E. G. Cardale, N.Z.S.C, is placed on the N.Z. Roll. (August 1, 1918.) The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Ziiiinnel. (August (i, 1918): —Lieutenant G. li. Western, 2nd Lieutenant C. A. Gray, M.C. Wellington Mounted Rifles. Major J. H. Davis is transferred from the N.Z. Camel Corps, with seniority from .August 1, 1917, next below Major J. 0. Scott. (July SI. 1918.) Lieutenant P. C. Rose is transferred from the N.Z.'Camel Corps with seniority from December 28, 1917, next before Lieutenant A. G. Simpson. (July 31, 1918.) Captniii J. ]!. Hine, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. (AlU'list 3, 1918.) 'I'lie undermentioned aro seconded for duty to New Zealand. (Augnst G, 1918): -Lieutenant K. R. Black, M.C, 2nd Lieutenant J. Martin. Lieutenant E. S. Fossett relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster N.Z. Training Units and Depots in. Egypt, and ceases to bo seconded. (August 5, 1918.) Lieutenant P. C. Rose to be quartermaster, N Z. I'mining Units and Depots in lv,\vpt, vice Lieutenant 15. S. Fossett, and is seconded whilst so employed. (August 5, 1915.) (Major C. Dick temporarily commanded the regiment, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Whvte, D.5.0., D.C M.. N.Z.S.C, to Rest Cainp, from ,fuly 9, ISIS, to August 2, 191 S. Captain E. G.. Williams, M.C, temporarily commanded a squadron from Mny 20, 1918, to June 24, 1018 Captain 1. IS. C-uickshank temporarily commanded a squadron from Mav 20, 1918, to Julv lli, ISIS.) ' New Zealand Camel Corps. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) I?. P. Mackenzie, M-C. relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on reorganisation (Julv 31. 1918). The undermentioned officers are transferred to the units shown opposite their names (July 31, 1918):—Major J. I). Davis (Wellington Mounted Rifles). Major H. C. Hemnhil] (Auckland. Mounted Rifles), Cantnin G. P. Yerex (Auckland Mounted Rifles), Lieutenant R. P. Mackenzie. M.C. (N.Z. Mnehine-Gun Corps; Lieutenant A. .T. Black (Canterbury Mounted Rifles, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand), Lieutenant P. C. Rose (Wellington Mounted Rifles), Lieutenant C. E. Mawer (N.Z. MnchineGun Corps), Lieutenant C. R. M. Gorringe (N.Z. Mnehine-Gmi Corps),' Lieutenant A. Georgetti (N.Z. Machine-Gun Corns). Lieutenant H. V. B. Speight (N.Z. Machine-Gun Corps), Lieutennnt G. R. Western (Canterbury Mounted Rifles), 2nd Lieutenant P. G. Treweek (N.Z. Machirie-GuiuCorns). 2nd Lieutenant E-. A. Boscawen (N.Z. Machine.-Gun Conisl, 2nd Lieutenant J. W. Burland (N.Z. Machine-Gun Corp'). 2nd Lieutenant J. Duncan (N.Z. Machine-Gun Corns). 2nd Lieutenant W. D. Wilson (N.Z. MachineGun Corps). New Zealand Cyclist Corps. Lieutenant G. Clark-Walker is placed on the Now Zealand Roll (September 2, 1918). Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. C. J. ICnubley, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rani; of captain on return to duty of Captain G. L. Comer. (September S, 1918). New Zealand Field Artillery. 2nd Lieutenant G. Morpeth is transferred from the E.F.A. (Special Reserve) with seniority from date of transfer (August 26, 1918). The undermentioned are placed on the New Zealand Roll:—Lieutenant J. W.Crighton (September 2. 1918). Lieutenant R. W. Dancey (September 6, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant E. Nelson, M.C. (September 6, 191S). Captain J. W. Snioaton relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant, 3rd N.Z.P.A. Brigade (August 31, 1918). Lieutenant U. P. Vial, from orderly officer, 3rd N.Z.P.A. Brigade, to . be adjutant, 3rd N.Z.P.A. Brigade, vice Captain .1. W. Smeaton, and is granted the acting-rnnk of captain whilst so employed (August 31, 1918). Captain R. M'Pherson, M.C, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, sick, to date August 31, 1918, and. having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve- months, is seconded under provisions of N:Z-E.F. Ketfulation 31 (September 3, 1918). The undermentioned to be majors (August' 9, 19l8):-Cnptain 0. Opie, R.N.Z.A., vice Major P. M. Turner. R.N.Z.A. (seconded for duty as chief instructor, N.Z.F.A. .Reserve Depot), and remains seconded for duty ns G. 5.0., 3rd Grade, N.Z. Division. Captain (temp. Major) A. B. Williams, vice Captain 0. Opie, R.N.Z.A., promoted and remaining seconded. The undermentioned to bo majors (August 31, A. H. W. Evendeu, vice Major T. Parr, M.C, R.N.Z.A., seconded for duty to New Zealand; Captain W- M. Geddes, M.C. vico Major R. C. Wickens, D.5.0., seconded for duty to New Zoaland. The undermentioned to bo captains from dates shown-.—Lieutenant (tomp. C.iplnin) E. W. Pearce, vice Captain W. I',. Moore, seconded under provisions of NJ.Z.E.F. Regulation 31 (July 29, 191S); i.ieutenant B. A. Todd. vico Lieutenant (Ael ing-Captain) J. W. Smeaton. promoted and remaining adjutant (August 9, 191S); Lieutenant (temp. Captain) ,T. E- L. Gardner, M.C. vico Cnptain A. H. \V. Kvenden. promoted (August 31, 191S); Lieutenant (tiinip. Captain) P. J. W. Stalliird, M.C, to complete establishment (August 31. 1918); Lieutenant J., M. 'J.\ Downey, vico Captain W. M. Oddos, M.C, promoted (August 31, 19IS), 2/941 Sergeant E. S. Smith to bo 2nd lieutenant (September 1, 1918). Captain (temp. Major) A. H.' W. Evenden relinquishes tho temporary rank to major (August % 1918). Tho undermentioned are regranted tho temporary rank of captain from dates pii.own:—Lieutenant AV. E. Osborn, vico ' Captain R.. W. Dunn, M.C., temporarily \ J

commanding a battery (August 30, 1918)j Lieutenant L. S. Davis, vice Captain Wi Janson, to date August 16, 1918, and rej linquishes the .temporary rank on-return to duty rj Captain W. Janeon (Augusl 21, 1918). " ; New Zealand Engineers, j Field Companies. j Major B. L R. Reeve, having bed absent from his unit, off duty, for foui 1 months, is seconded under provision! " of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 34, to date Augj ■ust 13, 1918, and, having been deelarec by » medical board to be fit for genera service, ceases to bo seconded. (August 1 27, 1918.) Captain N. Annabel!, M'.C, relinquished i the appointment of adjutant, N.Z. Divr eioual Engineers, and is, promoted to bi 1 major, vice Major B. L. R. Reeve, 6ecj . onded. (August 13, :918.) 'i .. ! Signal Services. i 5 Major H. M. Edwards, D.5.0., R.E.! . rejoined the British Army, is struck ofl the strength of the N.Z.E.F. (Septembei 3 1, 1918.) ; Lieutenant L. G. Michaels, M.M., is i- placed on the N.Z. Roll. (September 6, : 1918.) i 1 Major H. C Mackenzie, M.C, to be O.C, N.Z.E.F. Signal Services, vice-Mai 1 jor H. M. Edwards, D.5.0., R.E. (rejoin-; 3 ed British Army), and retains the api ) poiutment of O.C, N.Z. Divisional Sig! 3 mil Company. (September 1,1913.) i I Tunnelling Company. j Lieutenant G. S. Collyns, M.C, it transferred to Otaao Reg>ment. (Septcmj ■ ber 15, 1918.) r Lieutenant N. Lawn is placed on the > N.Z. Roll. (September 6, 1918.) ■ J Auckland Regiment. ■ " 2nd Lieutenant T. J. Gordon, D.C.M.j - is transferred from Canterbury Eegimentj . with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant t P.E. Calame, M.M. (September 12, 1918.) i Tho. undermentioned cease to be eec J i ouded for duty to New Zealand (Septem-i i bor 10, 191S):-Lieutenant-Colonel ft. Cj ■ Allen, D.5.0., 2nd Lieiiteiiant J. A. MasJ I earn, 2nd Lieutenant H. S. Herbert. ; t Lieutenant P. R. Gardner, having been declared by a medical board to be fit for general service, ceases to bo seconded . under provisions o£ N.Z.E.F. -Regulation 1 34., (September 10, 1918.) ' | Tho undermentioned are plnced on the I N.Z. Roll (September G, 1918):—Lieuten-j ' ant P, Williamson, 2nd Lieutenant J. M: ' Sauiidcrs. j The undermentioned aro placed on the " N.Z. Roll (September 6, 1918) :--Lieuten-! I tint C. Brook,' 2nd Lieutenant G. Wal- 1 1 lace. j 1 Captain H. E. Burrcll is seconded while attached to_ N.Z. Divisional Headquar- ' ters as' area officer, to complete estate ' lishment of No. 1 N.Z. (Divisional) Eni- . .nloyment Company. (July 31, 1918.) j 1 Major A. E. Alexander, 'having been! ' absent from his unit, off duty, for four . months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (August 15,1918,),' Captain J. D. M'Comish to be officer-: tn-charge "A" Class, Details, at N.Z.' Base Depot, vice 2nd Lieutenant E. R.i Guinness, Canterbury Regiment, and re- , mains seconded while so employed. (Sep- , . tomber 11, 1918.) . . ■ Major H. J. Moore-Jones relinquishee! tho appointment of second in command,: I 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and is placed on , . the N.Z. Roll. (September 13, 1918.) '! , Captain W. E. L. Napier M.C, to Iβ] second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Bat-| talion, temporarily, vico Major H. J.; Moore-Jones. (September 13, 1918.) • ! The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants,to be lieutenants. Tinder provisions of| ■ N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 (September 12, i 1918) :-P. Kingsfqrd, N. V. le Petit. i The undermentioned to be 2nd lieuten-i ants (September 10, 1918) —12/3260 Sergt.l ; O. B. Braclcenridge, 8/24fi5a Sgt. J. P.! Riches, 33/345 Sgt. J. J. Heraog, 23/1731 i Sgt. L. R. Maynard. j Canterbury Regiment. ■• .-. | 2nd Lieutenant E. E. Guinness-ceasesj to bo, seconded for duty as officer-in-; ' charge "A" Class Details; N.Z. Base! Depot. (August 17, 1918.) ' - ; 2nd Lieutenant T. J. Gordon, D.C.M.,; is transferred to Auckland Regiment, j (September 12, 1918.) : I Lieutenant G. J. Hawkins is placed! ■ on the N.Z. Roll. (September 2, 1918.) ! Tho undermentioned lieutenants arej placed on the N.Z. Roll (September! G, 191S):-W. M. Hocking, H. A. Wolf,. 13. C. D. Withell. : The undermentioned are placed .on the! N.Z. Roll (September 6, 1918):-Captain. E. W. Cuddon, 2nd Lieutenant R. B. ', Spiers. : Captain T. M. Charters, having been, absent from his unit, off duly, for four! months, is seconded under provisions of! N.Z.E.P. Regulation 34, to date August \ 2, 1918, and is placed on the N.Z. Roll; on. account of ill-health contracted oa I active service.' (September 2, 1918.) ; The undermentioned, having been ab-! sent from their units, off duty, for four ', months, are seconded under provisional of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. from dates shown :-Major A. P. R. Bohloff, M.C (July 27, 1918), Major G. C Dailey,.M.C. ; (July 28, 1918). » \ 2nd Lieutenant' J. Vincent, D.C.M., i M.M., to bo brigade signalling officer, j 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, j vico 2nd Lieutenant R. Simmers, M.M.,; Otago Eegiment, proceeding overseas, and ! is seconded while so employed. (Sep- 1 tember 13, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. John- < ston, M.C, from a company commander,. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be a com-1 pany commander, composite reserve bat- j talion, and retains the temporary rank ! of captain whilst 60 employed. (August | •23, .1918.) ' ■ " ! Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C, from a i platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Bat- i talion, to l.e a company commander, 3rd i (Reserve) , Battalion, vico Lieutenant I (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C. (Au- ; gust 23, 1918.) ; 2nd Lieutenant P. S. Crisp to be a : platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Bat- j talion. (August 2G, 1918.) : Captain E. H. L. Bernau performed i the duties of adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Bat- i talion, from July 18, 1918, to September \ 5, 1918, inclusive, vice Captain A. W. ; Wellsted and Lieutenant (Acting-Ca-p- ! tain) W. .!!. Lascelles on leave. ' Captain (temp. Major) J. B. Le Mot- | tee relinquishes the appointment of O.C. ! of an entrenching battalion, and the-i temporary rank of major. (September 1, '■ 1918.) • i The undermentioned to be captains ' (Aiyust 2G, 1918):- | Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) M. K. ; Walker, M.C, vice Cnptain A. L. Gray : (seconded for duty at N.Z. Command i Depot), and retains the appointment of , adjutant, 2nd Battalion. 'j Lieutenant W. P. Bell, vice Lieutenant | (Acting-Captain) M. R, Walker, M.C, j promoted and remaining adjutant. j The underinentiined to be captains '■ (September 6, 1918):- i Lieutenant (temp. Cantain) H. V. 'Jer< ,; red, vice Captain E. W. Cuddon (placed ; on the N.Z. Roll), and remains seconded j for , duty as an assistant instructor, j XXII Corps Infantry School. ; Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. B. Hut- | ton, vice Lieutenant (temp. -Captain) H. ] \ r . Jerred, promoted and remaining eec- i onded. . ! The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants \ lo be lieutenants, under provisions of i N'.Z.E.P. Regulation 13, from dates shown:—J. L. Hardy (August 12, 1918), A A. Marryatt (August 12, 1918), W. G..' Cain; (September 1% 1918), C Quartley I (Acting-Captain). (September 15, 1918.) The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. (September 10, 1918): —6/3053 Ser- i geaut W. James, 7/1360 C.S.M. V. | Loonies. I 6/119G Sergeant H. Perry to be 2nd lieu- j tenant, β-nd is seconded for special ser- ' vice. (Septembon 3, 1918.) j Captain P. A. Keddell is granted the i temporary rank of major whilst employ- I ed as commandant, XXII Corps Recep- j lion Camp. (June: 26, 1918.) j Tiieutenant (temp. Captain) D. L. j Kesteven (since died of wounds) relin- ' quislies tho temporary rank of captain j on ceasing to act as second in command | of « company. (August 14, 1918.) j Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. R. Raw- j lings, M.C, retains tho temporary rank j of captain, vice Lieutenant D. L. Kos- ! tcven. (August 14, 1918.) I The undermentioned relinquish the j temporary rank of captain on ceasing to i net us company commanders in an entrenching battalion. (Augnst 28, 191S) :— Lieutenant !temp. Captain) J. P. I O'Lcnry, Lieutenant (temp. .Cnpiain) G. j M. j'.ucas, 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Cap- ■ tain) W. Korner. j Lieutenant (temp, Captnin) W. H. i Shirk relinquishes tho temporftrv Kink | of captain. (August 22, 1918.) '.-.-, ~ The notification published in the N.Z. Gazette No. 154 of November 21, 1918, j relating to Lieutenant J. M. Barton, ! M.C, is cancelled. j

: Otago Regiment, iLieutenant G. S. Collyns, M.C., is Pansferred'front N.Z. Engineer TunnelIng Company with seniority from DeDmber 1, 1915. (September 15/1918.) |2nd Lieutenant A. E. Martin ceases to e seconded lor duty to New Zenland. September 10, 1918.) (Captain A. V. M'Cormac, having been :eclared by a medical board lo be fit for eneral service, ceases to bo seconded inder provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation I (September 3, 1918.) ' 2nd Lieutenant I!. Simmers, M.M., pro'ceding ovorstas, relinquishes the apiointment of brigade signalling officer, t'a N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, and ense.3 to be' seconded. (September 7, 918.) ■::■ ; Tile ninlermen'ioned are pla;cd on the J.Z. Roll:—2nd Lieutenant J. O. Doierty (September 2, 1918), Lieutenant A. Itartin (September G, 1918), 2nd Lieuten(lit. F. R. T'licker (September 2, 1918), Japtain C. T, Woodfield (September G, S18),: Hon. 2nd Lieutenant M. Brunette September 6. 1918.) . "Major D. White is seconded whilst attached to N.Z. Divisonal Headquartprs, to complete establishment of No. 1 N.Z. 'Divisional) Employment Company (July )1, 1918). ■ 2nd Lieutenant T. H. Sissons, proceedug overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a platoon commander,'3rd (Reserve) Battalion (September 7, 1918). Lieutenant A. E, Coclerell, D.5.0., .-lerformed tho duties of adjutant Ist Battalion .from August 9, 1918.' to Seprember 4, 1918, inclusive, vice Lieutenant [Acting A. I). .Paisley, M.C., J detached for staff training. 1 The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants to ho liputcnnnts, under provisions of M.Z.E.F., Remilarinn 13:-B: 11.. T a.lcott 'SeptMiiber 12- 1918), K. J. M'Kenzie (Spntember 15. lf!18). j, T!>e undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants., supernu.mprarr to establishment (September 10. 1M8):—33.605 C«"horal .T. Angell, 8/2329 Lance-Corporal P. B/ Wrinht. ' '2nd Lieutenant (temn. Gantam) G. Riddell rplinquifhes the temporary rank bf captain on ceasing to command a 'ompany of an enbrenching battalion [A>"rust 29. 1918). , i Li«uten«.ut C. 'B. M'Clure. M.C is franteii Hie temporarv ranV of raptain. Hce Captfin L. Pbrrer. N.7-R.C., appointed adjutant 'July 18. 1918). ' Wellington Reniment. ; Lieutenant C. B. Lockj-er, retunu'd froiri Npw 7»nbn('. is remiW from the NZ roll 2. 1918). i; 2nd Lipntenxnt F. M'lvor to In ppconded foT ''"ty to New Zealand (September 10. 1918). '. : 2nd Lieutenant t>. O. O'Brien ><■ tirnn?ferrwl to N.Z. Earotongan Company '(.i.wust3. 1918). ■' '■'"The nndermnntioned nre plncen on the X 7, r nll—Lieu tenant M. S. GnUowi-r. MO. fepptp.niber fi.. IHIBV T.ieutonnnt K. R Ewinf (SeptpmbPV fi. IWV T.iputennnt P D Hpal" (Pp-ptfnVr 2. 191.R'. °J'd Tiientenant ft. X." B. Popplwel l (Senfpmbpr " 101RN, Lieutenant -. ,H. vjreiWe. X.7-S.C (S<- P tpml>»r .6 191PV tipiiteiiant S.' M. Lang (September 6, 1918). , , , . Captain T,. T. Herbert 'i speondod for fluty as offieer-ii-char?e N. 7,. Divisin»M Cn-iteens. v>ce Cnitnin A. .T"cksmi. Rifle BriV-de, killed in action (September 5. 1918). , „„ ■ ['"2nd Lieiitennnt .A. N. M.M.. fo ne assistant siwalliiw officer. 4th N.Z. Infsyntrv (Reserve , ! Brigade, to complete pstablishment. a.nd is while so employed (September 13. 1918). , LienfpnanW/olonel H. HoMphips? relintinishps commnnd of Ist Ratti>'>on, n-»ilin<rton ?nEiim°nt (Angust ?S, 1918). !• Major F. K. Turnbnll: ' M.C.,- from second in command, 2nd BaKnlion, to be OC. 14 Battalion, vice Lieutennnt-Col-!onel H. Holderness, and is 'granted the. temporary rank of lioutenant-cnMnel whilst so- employed (August 2* 1918). '•Captain F. S. Varnham. M.C., fo be adiutant. Ist Battalion, vice Li"ut»n«nt (Actip-r Caotain) W. G. Ralmond, killed In action (August 15, 191S). • lieutenant (Acting Captain) J. \\al--1,-er Q-elinoiiishes the appointmnnt of nd?iutant and qnartermastpr of an entrenching battalion, and thp acting rank of captain (September 1. 1918). ; The undermentioned 2nd liei_i.t»'nants to fce- lieutenants, under provisions of itr'Z'EF' Regulation 13, from dates iWn'-.T S. TTnnna (August 12. 1918 V if W HnHns (Sopten'ber 12. 1918), S. 'Msjcalister (September 12. 1918). : :; 10 15.7 Sergeant TC. W. F;»lintop. to be •Siifi'liputenant 10.- lfilM. '■ 53A Bapdnwfpr (W. 0.. Glass I) K. J T. fV»born», to be hon. "nd Vice Ho". Lieutenant W. E. Wl***. ; F (T-uck off thp strength of the N.Z.E.P. i/.Aneust 1". l<118). ! Major W. P. Narbr is granted tho ■temporary' rank of HeVennir-polonel. ;.Ttce Lieutenant-Colonel H. TTolderncss, ■'to dat» from Ansust 20, 191 S. aid tp-linnui-'hes the temporary ri>.nk (August 'il. 1918). : The un'lcrmentioned lieutenants nre granted the temnoraTv «f car-U<n, rice Cnptain H. TCr"la>n<l. on Mrity 'SentemW 9. W^ : W. P. Tiiir»e, vicp Captain W. H. Mlean, M.C. (September 8, 1918); New Zealand Rifle Brinade. -, '2nd Lieutenant E. E. Madden, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. roll (September 10, 1918). : 2nd Lieutenant H. E. H. Chalmers iceases to be seconded for duty to New (Zealand (September 10, 1918). - ; The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are 'transferred to the N.Z. Earotongan Company (August 4, 1918):— B. Tangney, B. ■Gibbons. • ' , ..'■The undermentioned are placed on the ,N;Z. Eoll -.-Captain J. Ohivers (September 2,1918); Captain N. Angus (September 2/1918); Lieutenant C. A. Caigou (September 2, 1918); Lieutenant J. K. Moloney (September 2, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant E. S. ,'Colebrook (September 2,1918); Captain N. S Johnston (September 6,1918); 2nd Lieutenant E. A. R, Jones (September ■ 6, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant 0. J. Bep? (September 6,1918); 2nd Lieutenant E. T. Hawkes September G, 1918); Captain H. S. Hewilett (September 6, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant F. W. Brideer (September 6, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant E. G. Harding (September G, ilflW); 2ml Lieutenant W. J. Spratt (Sopitember 6, 1918). ' ' Mr. -Alfred Pearse is taken on strength in the. rank of. lion, captain, and is seconded' for dmty as war artist. (September 11, 1918). Lieutenant G. W. Morico, returning to company duty, relinquishes the ■appointment of brigade bombing officer, 3rd N.Z. (Eifles) Brigade, and ceases to be secondled. (September 3, 1918.) ' - 2nd Lieutenant C. A. to be brigade bombing-officer, Srd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Lieutenant G. AV. Monco, 'and is seconded whilst so employed. (September 3, 1918.) • 2nd Lieutenant S. M. Satterthwnite relinquishes the appointment of brigade intelligence officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Bri- ! glide, and ceases to be seconded. (August '23. 1918.) ; Lieutenant E. Gnldsman, returning to 'company duty, relinquishes the appoint- ! nieiit of brigade mnsketry officer, 3rd N.Z. i (Rifles) Brigade, and peases to be secondled.- (September 4. 1918.) '2nd Lieutenant H. T. Marshall, M.C, I to be brigade musketry officer, 3m N.Z. i(l)ifles) Brigade, vice Lieutenant R. GoldsI man. nnd is seconded whilst so employed. ((September 4. 1918.) i Lieutenant. (Acting-Captain) V. T\ Max- [ well relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 4th Battalion, and the acting rank <of captain. (August 15, 1918.) ,• 2nd Lientpn.iTit li. B. F/dw.irds to ht "adjutant, 4th Battalion, vice Lieutenant "V. F. Maxwell, and is granted the nctinu Tank of captain while so employed '(August 15, 1918.) ', Captain P. E. A. Salmon, Teturned t< ; company duty, relinquishes the annnjnt < ment of "quartermaster, Ist Battalion i (August 6, 1918.) ' 2nd Lieutenant H. -J. M. Thomson t< ; be niiartorinastpr. Ist Battalion, vicp Cop ■■ tain P. E. A. Salmon (Autnist 6, 1918.) i Captain L. J. Taylor, M.C, to bo com iT)any commander. sth (Reserve) B,itta lion, vico Captain W. F. Powlds, M.C September 1. 1918.) ! Lieutenant G. H. War-hard tn bn i I platßon commander. sth (Reserve) Bntta ! lion fo cnirmlete establishment. (Sentem her 11, 1913.) The undermentioned to ne PflPinlPs:T.iei>tenant A. .T. Parns. nee CMoin T' ! H. Biittpp. RBPonded for (Inty to TVlanr ■ and rnmains Feropdcd iind»r pro'-isin»= r - N.Z.E.F. TfcxrulcHo" 3-t (.Tiiiv 2S. Ims) ■ Lipufppnnf F. N. Wnymouth, vice T,i«ii ' tenant A. J. Papps (promoted and remnin i>jng-seconded), nnd remains seconde< 'under provision-! of N.Z.E.F. EeguUho ■34 (July 25, 19181: Lieutenant N. Angus ;:vico Wentenant H. N. Waymonth. prr '' moted nnd remaining wconded (Julv 2. 1 !:--Mt8); A. L. Martin. M.C '■ yipe Captain R. J. S. Seddon, killed i

action (August 21, 1918);Lioutenant L. A. J. Emery, vice Captain J. Olivers, seconded Tinder 'provisions of N.Z.B.F. Herniation 34, and reinnins seconded ton duty with a, light trench mortor battery (August 22, 1918); Lieutenant W. A. Gray, M.C., vice Lieutenant L. A. ,T. Emery (promoted and remaining seconded), and reinnins seconded as a prisoner or war (August 22, 1918); Lieutenant C. L. Mullaney, vice Lieutenant W. A. Gray, JI.C. 'promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand (August 22, '1918); Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. G. Greenwood, 11.C, vice Lieutenant C. L. Mullaney. promoted and remaining seconded (August 22, 1918); 2nd Licuennnt H. D. ButUllo to be lieniteriiint (August 12, 1018). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (September in. 191S)-.-23/9S1 Sergeant A. Smith, 25/20 S.M. L. C. Dmloon. 1(1.962 C.S.M. W. :M'Clure, 23/1502 C.O.M.S. W. A. Whyte. The undermentioned relinquish the temporary, rank 'of captain:—l-iei'tenant (temp. Oanfainl W. J.Ortrnn. M.C. (Au--I'iist 29. 1918); Lieutenant (renin. Ciptain) fl. .T. Cra-it. M.C. (Au<"ist 30, lOJ-'V Lieutenant. M-.-A. Stedmnn, M.C.. .is granted tlif t n mnora<"v rnnk of captain, vice Captain F. IT. Bnttpn. to England, on duty. (August 24, 1918.) Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. ■■ Lieutenant G. B. Danscy ta.be adjutant, vice Captain A. A. Chapman, M.C., seconded for duty to New Zealand, and is "ranted the acting-rank of captain whilst so employed. (August 31, 1918.) Lieutenant H. S: Montgomery to be quartermaster, vice Captain A. A. Chapman, M.C., appointed adjutant. (September 13, 1913.) Rarotongan Company. Tin undermentioned, returned from New Zealand, are transferred to the cornpony from the units and with tie seniority mentioned hereunder:— Second Lieutenant B. Tangney, from N.Z. Eifle Brigade, with seniority from April 2-5, 1917. (August i. 1918.) Second Lieutenant B. Gibbons, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, with seniority from July 31, 1917. (August I. 1918.) Second Lieutenant D. Y. O'Brien, from Wellington Regiment, -with seniority from September 25, 1917. ' (August 3, 1918.) . . Machine Gun Corps. The undermentioned are transferred from the N.Z. Camel Corps. (July SI. 1918):—Lieutenant R. F. Mackenzie, M.C. (seniority from July 25, 1917), Lieutenant -G. E. Mawer (March 31, 1918), Lieutenant C. R, M. Gorringe (March 31, 1918), Lieutenant A. Georgetti (March 31. 1918). Lieutenant H. V. B. Speight (March 31, 1918), Second Lieutenant F. G. Trcweek .(April 5, 1918), Second Lieiitenant E. ■A. Bnscawen (April 5, 1917), Second Lieutenant .1. W. Burland (September 1, 1917), Second Lieutenant J. Duncan (December 11, 1917), Second Lieutenant W. D. Wilson (June 17, 1918). Second Lieutenant H. G. Johnston is placed on the New Zealand Eoll. (September 2, 1918.) . The undermentioned are placed on the New Zealand Eoll. (September 6, 1918): —Lieutenant P. D. Enssell, Lieutenant H-'W. Shackleford,- Lieutenant F. C. De Lambert. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. E. botchelar, from second in command, No. 1 N.Z. Machine Gun. Squadron, to , com , - mand No. 2 N.Z. Machine Giiri Squadron. (August 13, 1918.) .. Second Lieutenant W. 'i. D. Coitman to Iμ lie.utenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. EegUatitm.' (September 15, 19W.) ' . , ' "t'ne lindewnlioned to be eecond lieute? ants si;;irrnurnp ary to establishment. (September 10, 1918):- 25/1691 Sergeant J. Craddock, 9/IG4O Sergeant H. G. K. Adamson, 8/508 Sergeant W. Woods, M.M., 10/2435 Sergeant H. M. Hopper, M.M. Army Service Corps, Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. Scott from adjutant, A. and-N.Z. Mounted Divisional Train, to be supply officer No. i Company, vice G.ttain S. H Cruuip (appointed to command the company), and ceases to be seconded, and relinquishes the acting of captain. (August 1, 1918.) Medical Corps. Captain IC. Mackenzie, returning to New Zealand on expiration of contract, is placed on the N.Z. Eoll. (August 31, W18.) The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zoal.ind (September 6, 101S> --UipUifl l; C. Hales, Captain H. L. G.-uld Captain A. U N<!so:i, M.C., to command a-section of a field ambulance, vice Captain (temp. Major) F. N. Johns, M.C., killed in action, and is granted the temporary rank of major whilst holding an appointment carrying that rank. (August 25, 1918.) . _ The following postings of medical officers have been approved:— Captain (tomp. Major) A, I). Nelson, M.C., from N.Z. Convalescent Hospital to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance; Lieutenant L. C. Mail, reinforcement officer from N.Z., to 4th N.Z. Infantry (Jiesorve) Brigade. Captain H. Hutsnn. from No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain T. A. Milrav from No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Eifle Brigade Reserve Depot. Lieutenant C. M. Greenslade from N.Z. Eifle Brigade Reserve Depot to No. 3 N.Z. General. Hospital. Captain P. G. Horsburgh from No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance to 3rd Battalion N:z. Eifle Brigade. Captain N. H. Dempster from 3rd Battalion, N.Z. Eifle Brigade, to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance. Lieutenant A. Massey, newly commissioned, to be assistant-quartermaster, No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital, to complete establishment. Lieutenant A. S. Mntligan, D.C.M., M.M., to be. Assistant-quartermaster,-No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, vic'o Captain J. Hoad, to N.Z. Stationary Hospital. Captain W. 11. D. M'K«e, from sick to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance.' Captain H. Peterson, from No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance to Ist Battalion N.Z. Rifle Brigade, rice Captain S. K. Ward, sick. Capain D. F. Myers, from sick to No. 2 N'.Z. General Hospital. Captain E. D. Barron. from sick to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain A. S. Addison. M.C.. from sick to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain J. A. Berry, from Ith N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. Army Nursing Service. 22/75 Sister M. Grigor, A.E.R.C, ceases to bo seconded for duty on a hospital shin. (September 2, 1918.) 22/140 Sister M. F. Loonev, A.R.R.C. is seconded for duty on a hospital ship. (September 2, 1918.) - The undermentioned are seconded for duty on a transport (September G. 1918):— Sister E. L. WilHn. A.R.R.0.: Sister E. Popplewell, A.E.R.C; Staff-Nurse F. Smith, Masseuse J. N. Tcape. Dental Corps, Cantain D. V. Donaldson is placed on the N.Z. Roll. (August 6. 1918.) Captain H. K. Clarke is seconded for duty to . New Zealand. .(August f>, 1918.) Chaplains' Department. • The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll (September 6, 1918) :-Thc; Rev. F. S. Bartlpv, chaplain lo the Forces. 4th ■ Closs; fhe Rev. F. D. Briscoe, chaplain to the Forces, -ltli Claw. Tha u'ldermentioned are seconded for • du'v to New Zenland (Senl ember 5, ; 19181: ', —The Rev. F. Piiniui"".' chnplnin to the ] Forces. 3rd Class; Adiulant E. L. Garmer, chaplain to the Forces. 4th Claw; > Hie Rev.'M'TC. GiWu; chaplain to Hie Forces, 3rd dans, io be chnplnin tn the Forces. 2nd Ol.ies, on completion of tV Hviuisite period of service. (August 20, ) , , . The following posting of chnnlni'": ha.vo been approved:—Thp R"v. W. ". Scott. reinforcement f™v« ( >" N 7,. divisional Enirineers: the Rpv. K J. T.'plt from N.Z. Divisional TVinnor? io N.7>. ' P.nse l)pnr>f; flip Rev. P. T/. T!. Gnortz. to No 3 N.Z. Fospilnl. vice tno . T?«r. G. F. No]'"iii. «i»lc. hislpnd i<f '" >■"/,. T)"olin"_-" TJppoK n= 'Kown in N.Z. E.F. order of August 31, 1918. Army Ordnance Corns. '{ Lieutenant A. J. BoH i= '«<■ |, duty to New Zealand. (Snptembor 6.-1918.) Army Pay Corps. i- Lieutenant W. C. Ryan', having k-en I- declared by a medical board to be unfit il for general service within twelve months, n is seconded undisr provisions of N.Z.E.1 , ., ;, Regulation 31. (Soplember 2, 1918.) i- 21/32 Staff-Sergeant (temp. S.Q.M.S.) P. i, J. Wright to be lieutenant, vice Lieutenant W. C. Ryan, seconded. (September n 2, 1918.) •