NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 96, 17 January 1919, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on active service with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force have been approved:— N.Z. Field Artillery. The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (October 4, 1918):—Captain M. J. Lyons, Captain G. Lyon, M.C Cantnin S. Boscawen is seconded for duty"to- New Zealand (September 30. 1918). • Lieutenant (Acting Captain) A\. JHicks, M.M., from adjutant, N.Z. fi.A.C, to be adjutant,. N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, vice Captain R. M'Pherson, M.C. (October 10, 1918.) ' "Lieutenant A. R. Jacobson to command a Medium -Trench Mortar Battery, vice Lieutenant L. S. Carmichael, M.C, and is granted the temporary rank of captain -whilst, so employed (September 24, 1918.) Lieutenant F. C. Soar to be captain, vice Cantain S. Boscawen, seconded for dutv to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918.) ~ ' The undermentioned to be lieutenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 (October 3,-1918):—2nd Lieutenant W. R, S. Johnston, 2nd Lieutenant L. E. Grimstone (since killed in action). " Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. Pollard relinquishes the command of a company of an entrenching battalion, but retains the temporary rank of captain whilst employed as 0.0. of a section of the D.A.C, vice Captain S. Boscawen. to England on duty (October 1, 1918.) The undermentioned are pranted the temporarv rank of majojEi from dates shown:—Captain H. P. AVarnock, vice Major B. C. Wickens, D.5.0., to England on dutv (September 29, 1918.) Captain R, W. Dunn, MX!., vice Major T. Fart, D.5.0., M.C. R-.N.Z.A., to England on/duty. (September 29, 1918.) Cnntara A. C. Macdonald, M.C, vice Mnjo'r A. H. W. Evendon (October 4, 1918.) Lieutenant C Boswell, \ M.C, is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain H. P. Warnock, granted temporary rank of major. (September 29, 1918.) Lieutenant D. M'G. Reid is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Lieutenant H.\R. Kirker, relinquished temporary rank of -japtain, to date September 30, 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to act as second in command ' of a battery. (October 11, 1918.) N.Z. Engineers. Field Companies. Lieutenant A. O. Glnsse, M.C, is seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 15, 1918.) Lieutenant H. M. Clark, having been declared-bv a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (September 1 10, 1918.) ' Captain F: C. Wilson, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant. N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot. (October 4, 1918.) Lieutenant T. W. Dollimore to be adjutant, N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot, vice Captain F. C. Wilson, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so" emploved. (October 8, 1918.) ' Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. W. Dollimore relinquishes the temporary rank of .captain on ceasing to act as second in -command ■' of- a field company. (October 8, 1918.) • Lieutenant -(tenlp. Captain) G. V. Russell. M.C, relinquishes the tempos ary rank of captain on ceasing to act as'second in command of a field company. (October 6, 191.8.)

Signal Services. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. W. Melville is taken on strength with seniority as a lieutenant from October 7, 1917; and retains tho temporary rank of captain granted him on 1918, and is seconded for training with a British formation. (September 18, 1918.) ' „. x , ,-' 2nd Lieutenant S.Hoarn to be- lieutenant, vice Lieutenant F. C. Hubbard, M.0., seconded under provisions- of N Z E.F. Regulation 31. (September 14, 1918.) ■ „ V v Tunnelling Company.

Lieutenant G. H. M'Meeking is transferred to Wellington Regiment. (October 7, 1918.) r

Light Railway Operating Company. 2nd Lieutenant G. S. Bishop, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, ceases to be attached to the company. (October 8,'1918.) Auckland, Regiment. Captain A. W. Short ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 4, 1918.) . n Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. Oxenham, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of a light trench mortar battery and the temporary rank of captaiii, and ceases to bo seconded. (September 2i, .1918.) . Captain R. J. Derrom is placed on the New Zealand Roll. (September 24, 1918.) ' '■-•■, lr . The undermentioned »re seconded for duty to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918) [—Lieutenant G. H. Hogg, Lieutenant E. H. Crawford, M.M.

•Lieutenant (acting Captain) W. E. Anderson relinquishes the appointmentof adjutant, Composite Reserve Battalion', and the acting rank'of captain.' (October 4", 1918.) v ; 2nd Lieutenant H. Y. Searle.to-.Jie assistant brigade signalling officer, Ith N.Z. Infantry (Reserve)' Brigade, vice 2nd Lieutenant A. N. Tod, M.M.,Wellington Regiment, proceeding overseas, and is seconded whilst so . employed. (October 14, 1918.) ".'-.• 2nd Lieutenant T. F. AVarren, .preceding overseas, relinquishes' tho appointment of a platoon commander, 3nd (Reserve) Battalion. ' (October 8, 1918.) ' '. ; '

2nd Lieutenant D. J. Walker, M.C., to bo a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant T. F. Warren. (October 14, 1918.) Captain F. E. Beamish to be major,, rice Major G. do B. Devereux, M.C., killed in action, and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. '(October 1, 1918.)

Captain J. 11. Bodley to be major, vice Captain F. E. Beamish, promoted and remaining seconded. (October 1, 1918.)

The undermentioned to be captains; from dates shown:—Lieutenant E. V. Daldy, vice Captain' R. J. Derrom, placed' on the N.Z. Roll. (September 24, 1918.) --

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. R. Lang, M.C., vice Major E. Sherson, T.D., killed in action. (September 30, 1918.)

The- undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13, from dates • shown :— 2nd Lieutenant A. V. Pcarce (September 27, 1918)', 2nd Lieutenant H. C. Smith (October 5, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant R. P, Worley (October 5, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant N. R. W. Thomas tOctobe_f 5, 1918.) # 3/709 Sergeant P. Munro to be 2nd lieutenant, -supernumerary to establishment. (October 2, 1918.) Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. (October 5, 1918):—12/581 Sergeant N. E. Lo Noel, 13/3069 C.Q.M.S. R, L. Ramsey, 12/4254 Servant S, H. Quelch. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establish-

mont. (October 7, , 1918):— 12/1984 Sergeant C. Hickman, 12/2632 C.S.M. W..T. Andrews, M.M., 12/3310, Sergeant C. L. Earl, 12/339 C.Q.M.S. L. H. Des Forges, 12,989 Sergeant A. H. Denliolm, 12/798 C.S.M. H. J. Milllins, 12/3527 S. Sergeant R. G. Murdoch , 12/626 Sergeant N. M. Robinson, M.M., 3/251 Sergeant J. H. Greenwood, M.M., 14,321 Corporal M Pirritt, 12/1725 C.S.M. E. Moss. D.C.M., 12/627 Sergeant F. Gunn, M.M., 12/2703 C.Q.M.S. W. L. Full' james, 12/3703 Sergeant J. Knott.

Lieutenant (te...p. Captain) F. R. Baker relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to command a company of an Entrenching Battalion. (September 20, 1918.) The undermentioned.. relinquish the temporary rank of captain:— ; Lieutenant (tern. Captain) E. Newton. (September 29, 1918.) '

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. Stewart, M.C. (September 30. 1918.) Captain W. E. L. Napier, M.C, i? granted the temporary rank of major whilst acting as second in command, 3rd (R-eserve) Battalion, rice Major H. J. Moore-Jones, placed on. the N.Z. Roll. (October 4, 1918.)

Lieutenant W. V. Quaue is granted the temporary • rank of captain whilst commanding a company of the Composite Reserve Battalion, to date September 22, 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank on termination of thao.ppointment. (October 4, 1918.) Canterbury Regiment. The undermentioned cease to he seconded for duty to New Zealand (Octo? ber 4, 1918):—2nd Lieutenant B. Hartman, M.M. j 2nd Lieutenant E. J. Haydon.

■ Lieutenant H. Henderson, returned Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll (October 4, 1918.) Captain E. J. Fawcett, M.Ci, discharged in' England on account of. Ill— Wealth caused by .wounds, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. (October 5, 1918.) Major J. Anderson, is seconded for duty to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918.) ' y 2nd Lieutenant J;~ G., Harcourt is seconded for duty as assistant instructor, Third Army Infantry School, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed (Sepetember 13, 1918.)

Lieutenant (temp. Captain; J. Lumloy relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of a light trench-mortar battery, and the temporary rank of. captain, but remains seconded for duty to New Zealand.. (September 29, 1918.) 2nd. Lieutenant C. 0. Pratt to be O.C of a light trench-mortar battery, vice Lieutenant J. Lumley, returning to New Zealand, and is granted the temporary rank of captain, and remains seconded whilst so employed. (September 29,. 1918.). Captain S. Natusch, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a company commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, but remains seconded for duty as educational officer, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. (October 11, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant D.' Hewlett. M.M.," proceeding- overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a, platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. (October 8, 1918.) Lieutenant-H. G. Carruth to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain.) J. M." Barton, M.C., appointed to command a company, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. (October 14, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C.j relinquishes the appointment of-a company commander, Composite Reserve Battalion, ,and the temporary rwik of captain. (October 4, 1918.) . Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C, R. Rawl'mgs,- M.C., to be captain, vice Major J. Anderson, seconded for duty to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918.) The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under the provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation, 13 (September 27, 1918):— 2nd Lieutenant G. Greig, 2nd Lieutenant T. Glasße, 2nd Lieutenant A. 0. Ponder. : 9/935 C.S.M. A. L. Holmes. M.M., to be 2nd lieutenant, supernumerary, to establishment. (October 2, 1918.) _ The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (October 5, 1918) :-6/3220 C.S.M. A. C. Harris, 6/3628 Sergeant A. Bradley, M.M.; 6/3681 Sergeant W. B. Dixon, M.M. The undermentioned to'be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to. establishment (October 7, 191.8):—6/741 C.S.M. C. M. Wilson, D.C.M.; 28.638 Sergeant M. Waldegrave, 14.036 Sergeant A. Plumlev, 6/3019 Corporal (temp. Sergeant)'A. C. Gadd, 671447b C.S.M. J, i. Anderson. M.M.: 6/2044 Sergeant R, A. Parton. M.M.; 6/2755 C.S.M. J. A. Smart 6/2815 Sereeaiit (temp. C.S.M/) L G. Wright, 6/422 S.M. F,. D. Burns. 27,230 Sergeant T. H. L. Cross, 26.301 Sergeant R. M'Dowcll. M.M.: roant W. Came, 6;J922 C.Q.M.S S B Wharton. 6/4161 b'ergeant A. ft. Illman, M.M. " , . ','i,t. Captain J. R, Loudon is granted the temporary rank of major wliHWncting as second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. (August 21. 1918.) ' . Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C., is granted the temporary, rank of captain whilst employed as a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain E. H. L. Bernaii, acting as adjutant, to date August 11, 1918, and retains the'temporary rank, vico lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C., appointed "to command a company of the Composite Reserve Battalion. (August 23, 1918.) Otago Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant W. S. Dawson ceases to bo seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 4, 1918.) Lieutenant. I. V: A. Dobbie, haying been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of' N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. ' (September 30, 1918.) • ~- . ■ ' T Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J. M'Crae, D.5.0., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. Composite Reserve Battalion, and the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 4, i Lieutenant (acting Captain) R, S. Halliwell, M.C., proceeding overseas, re linquislies'the appointment of adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and tho acting rank of captain. (October 2, 1918.) , . ■- . ~'.,.»■ Lieutenants.'J. Gilman relinquishes tho appointment of quartermaster, Composite Reserve Battalion. (October 4, 1918.) Captain' J. A. Cushen to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain J. P> Hewat, proceeded ovei'seas. (October 14, 1918.) Lieutenant E. H. Walcotfc to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant T. H. Sissons, proceeded overseas. (October 14, 1918.) ' Lieutenant W. D. Clelaiid, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. (October 8, 1918.)

The undermentioned to be lieutennnts; under provisions of Regulaton 13. (October 5, 1918.) :— 2nd'lieutenant S. Armstcad, 2nd Leutenant W. D. Cleland.

Tim undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. (October 2, 1918) :-8/810a Servant (teroi>.'C.S.M.) It, L. Benge, 4/741 C.S.M. I. D. Guy, D.C.M.

The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establish.ment. (October 5, 1918):—41,149 L.-Sergeant F. J. Tcmpero, 23,479 L.Sergeant J. 51. King, 8/3954 C.S.M. J. P. Monaghan. • The undermentioned to bo 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. (October 7, 1918):—23,538 Sergeant L. G. Gordon, M.M., 15,287

forgeant 11. C. Nome, 8/4015 C.S.M. 6. Scott, M.M., 3/1024 Private (temp. Corporal) S. H. Gould, 8/2816. S.M. B. J.- Knox, iLG., 10/4004 Sergeant A. Sutherland, 8/3174 Corporal A.'K. L. Allan, 8/3228 Sergeant B. AV. Croker, M.M., 20,933 Corporal A. D. Macartney, 8/3091 Sergeant,G. Telford, 14/129 Whir. S.-Sorgeant H. W. Dixon, 8/915 C.S.M. J. B. Forrest, 13/17 Sergeant G. ¥. Briusley, 8/G25 Sergeant H. Thomas, 10,382 C.S.M. H. R. Parker, M.M! Captain P.. W. G. Spiers, M.C., is panted the temporary rank of major,' vice! Major J. M'Crae, D.S;O., temporarily commanding 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to date August 14, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to • act as second m command of the battalion, to date August 29, 1918, and- is again granted the temporary rank on Major J. M'Crae,' D:S.O., being appointed to-command the Composite Reserro ' Battalion. (September 28.1918.) '

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of captain:—Lieutenant H. It. Domignn, vice Captain D. Glanfield (September 1,. 1918),-. Lieutenant B. J. Anderson, vice Captain E, y. Freed, M.C, died of wounds (September 24, 1918).

Lieutenant J. T. Doohan is granted the temporary rank of captain while commanding a cqmpany of. the Com.posite Reserve Battalion, to. dato September 22, 1918, and .relinquishes the, temporary rank on proceeding overseas.' (October 2, 1918.). :■' '""•'"

■Wellington Regiment. The undermentioned cease- to bo seconded for • duty to . New Zealand (October 4, 1918):—Captain M. TJrgu•hart, M.C., 2nd Lieutenant 0.. Street.

Lieutenant G. H; M'Meeking is transferred from N.Z. -Engineer Tunnelling Company, with senioritv ,front .February 11, 1917.- (October 7,1918.). ;

: Captain J, H. Grover, N.Z.SiC, is seconded for--duty at N.Z... Command Depot. (October 8, 1918.).

Captain G. W. Braddell, N.Z.S.C, is seconded for duty as a' company commander at N.Z. Convalescent .Hospital, vice Major F. E.-Beamish, Auckland' Regiment,, returning to New Zealand. (October 7, 1918.).'- •'""-/

Lieiitenant r Col6iidl J. L. Short, proceeding to Senior. Officers' School, relinquishes command of 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. ' (October 5, 1918). --'

Lieutenanjj-Colonel H. Holderness •to command 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 'Lieutenant-Colonel Ji L. Short. (October 5, 1918.). ' ' '■■-■•

2nd Lieutenant A: : N. TTod; M.M., proceeding overseas, relinquishes' the appointment of assistant brigade signalling officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, and ceases to bo seconded'. (October 14, 1918.). .

Captain A. F.'Grerifcll,'.proceeding to N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot-lor duty, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. (October 12, 191S1). '-/. ;.■'"

Captain R-. Li Evatt to be quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain A. F. Grenfoll. (October.' 12, 1918.).

.•2nd Lieutenant.A. P. Anderson, accidentally injured, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, Ist Battalion. (September 26, 1918.). ..'.'

. Captain W. H. M'Leau, M.C., to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain T. C. A.. ITislop, proceeded overseas. (Oetobei' 11, 1918.).

2nd Lieutenant H..G; Foster, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the. appointment of a platoon commander; 3rd "(Reserve) Battalion. (October 2, 1918-.). •■■'■'

2nd Lieutenant W. J. Robertson to be a platoon -commander, 3rd (Reserve) .Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant H. G, Foster: (October 15, ,1918.).

The undermentioned to bo lieutenants, wider provisions of N.Z.E.l'\ Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenant R. L. Okey (since killed in action); (September 27, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant J. Courtney"(September • 27, 1918)'; '2nd Lieutenant T.- H. Crawford (September 27, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant L. W. te H. Grace (October 5, 1918); 2nd Lien : tenant H. R. Rodwell (October 5, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant W. 11. Steven,son (October 5, 1918).

The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to' establishment (October 5, 1918)-.-10/710 Sergeant iD. N. M'Lood. 10/487 S.-Ser-geant C. S. Swan, 10/3468 C.S.M. R. Angus. M.M., 10/2157 Sergeant A. J. Glen, 10/2658 C.Q.M.S. D. A. Jenkins, M.M., 15,700 Sergeant Ti 'Chirnsido, M.M. ' ''. •

The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (October 7,.'1918) C.Q.M.S..W. T. Bird,. 5/1629 a C.S.M. R "Vf. Richardson, Sergeanf L. M. Theakstone, 15,704 .Sergeant R. W.' Dunbar. 10/2895 Sergeant H. M. Conway, 10/3070 Sereearit P. Robertson, 10/817 S;M. H; H. Mackrell. M.M., 32,550 Lcc.-Corporal A. M. Thomson, 10/614 Sergeant F. S. M'Kenna. 13.C91 Sergeant A. A. Hancock. 10/2732 Sergeant A. Paterson, D:C.M., .10/1026 Sergeant-S. Wri«ht, 23/1918: Lce.-Ser-

geant E. A. Tukc, M.M., 10/2808 C.S.M. S. Knight, 23/1535 Sergeant L. H. Allen.

Captain H. Oram is granted the temporary rank of major whilst acting as second in command, 3rd (Resolve) Battalion, vice Major 11. E. M'Kinnon, M.C, appointed to command tho Composite' Roservo Battalion. (September 25, 1918.) Lieutenant H. B. Biss is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a, company of the Composite Reserve Battalion, to date September 22 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank on proceeding overseas. (October 2, 1918.) * ~„ Lieutenant A. J. Williams (since killed in action) is granted tho temporary rank of captain, vice Captain A, T. White, M.O. (September 26, 1918.) Lieutenant' (temp- Captain) W. R. Burge, M.C, relinquishes the tenlporarv rank of captain. (October 1, 1918.)

N.Z. Rifle Brigade. ■ 2nd Lieutenant AV. A. Stead ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 4,1918.) . ■ • ■ 2nd Lieutenant G. S. Bishop, having been declared bv a medical board to bo unfit for general service within twelve months, ceases to be seconded for duty with No. 5 (N.Z.) Light Railway Operative Company, but remains seconded .under provisions of N.Z.EF. Regulation 34. '(October 8, 1918.) 9 m l Lieutenant G. Halse, havicg been declared bv a medical board to be unfit for- -general service within _. twelve months, is Seconded under provisions of NZTC.F. .Resulatinn 34. . (September 25...1918.) ■'.'■ . ■ , ~ ■ Tim undermentioned are placed on M,o N.Z. Roll, from dates shown :-Cap-t-iin G \ ■ Mills (October 11, 1918); &tLrj/ ! IVShte (October 1,1918.) 2rd Lieutenant W. D, Rcvingten is attached for service and nay to the Department of.Aircraft Production Ministrv of-Munitions, and is whilst so'-'emploved:- (October 9, 1918.) _ ■ Major H. M. W. Richardson, D.5.0., MG NZSC, from bnendo. major, .■!.tiiN.Z: Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to -be hrieade nnior. 2nd N.Z. Tnfantry Brigade, vice Captain A. S. Falconer. MC Hfnrro Regiment, and remains whilst so employed. September 30', 1918.1 ; .'■ rn „.„ Maioi- T U. Eastwood. M.C., Rifle Driga'do, rejoining the .British Army, relinquishes the appointment of fa.S.y.. TT N 7, Division to date October 10, 1018; and is struck off.tho strenr-Hi of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. (October 17. WIS.) ' ' ' -■■ Major H. M. W. Richardson, D.S.Q.. MO NZ.R.C, from brigade, major. 2nd 'N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to be OS 0 II N.Z. Division, vice Major I. B-Eastivood, M.C., Rifle Brigade, and remains seconded whilst so employed. (October 10, 1918.) ■■ - . . Lieut.:Colonel E. Puttick, D.5.0., re. •inquishes command of the otli (Kewrvel Battalion, and is placed on tlio N.Z. Roll. (October 12, 1918.) Maior N. F. Shepherd to be lientcolonel, :vice Lieut.-Colonel E. Pnttirk DSC(.placed on ike N.Z. Ro 1, and to command sth (Reserve) Battalion. (September 12. 1918.11 . Lieutenant;.T. G. MGh.e,M.C.. wjformed the duties of adjutant, 2nd Battailor, vice Lieutenant (achn-f -apt™n| H- : E Crosse. M.C., detached for staff training, from .Line .18. 1918, to September 14, 1918, inclusive., _. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J<. O. Mitchell, D.C.M., to he adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Captain 11. E/Crosse MX!., appointed Intelligence Olncer.,-Jrd NZ (Rifles') Brigade, and relinquishes the temporary rank of captain, hut is •■granted" the acting rank of eaptain whilst.so employed.- (September 3, ' Lieutenant actiiig-Captain) E. Baxter •(since died of wounds)- relinquishes the appointment of adjutant. Ist Battalion, and'the acting rank of eaptain (October '8, 1918.)' '■' " ~n 1 Captain A. Thomson. M.C.. proceedoverseas, relinquishes the appointment of a company. ; commandcr. otii '(Reserve) Battalion: ■,-(Qetober-8, 1018.) Captain AV. : .T. King, M.C, to be a companv commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain E. A Hardina, M C:. proceeding overseas. (October 14, -1918'.1 ■ - : •■■ '-, . T ' ' 2nd Lieutenant, M. G. Luxford. proceeding overseas, relinquishes the. appointment of a platoon commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion. (September 20, Captain W. S. Colbeck to be a platoon commander,.sth (ResciTe) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant M. fa. .Luxford. (September 25. 1918.) „ Lieutenant L. J.- Rowe, M.C;, to be a jdatoon commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant F. XPcar'ce, acting as company commander. (October 14, 1918.) Captain temp. Major) H. M/ AS. Richardson, D.S.O.\ M.C ; N.Z.8.0., to bo major, vice Major A. A. MJNao (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.I'. Regulation-34), and remains seconded for duty, as brigade major, 4th.N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. (September 20/1918.) s - ■- .. The undermentioned to be captains, from dates shown:—- ' Lieutenant H. E. Crosse, M.C, vice

Captain. N. Angus, placed N.Z. Roll. (September 6, 1918.) "' Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. Kennedy, M.C, vico Captain E. A. Winchester, M.C, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (September 10, 1918.) Lieutenant W. S. Colbeck, vice Captain H. E. Crosse, M.C, seconded for duty as Intelligence Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade (September 14, 1918.)

Lieutenant J. A. Duffy, vico Captain IT. C. C'ollett, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, and remains seconded for duty as Officer in Charge Divisional P. and B. Training. (September 14, 1918.) _ .. Lieutenant G. W. Moricc, vico Lieutenant J. A. Duffy, promoted and remaining seconded. (September 14, 1918.) Lieutenant E. B. Tustin, vice Captain 0. W. Williams, M.C, promoted. (September 17, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp.. Captain) H. ' W. Slater, ice Major A. A. M'Nab, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reirulation 34. (September 20, 1918.)

. The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13: —. 2nd Lieutenant E. E. Madden. (February IG, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant H. G. Bell. (July 25. 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant N. N. Frascr. (September 27, 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant H. Blackburne. (September 27, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Cnptain) G. B. Brtmton. (October 5, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant C. R. Cameron. (October 5, 1918.) The undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (October 5, 1918) :— 26/112 Sergeant H, B. Limmer; 26/630 C.S.M. W. G. Millin; 24/1915 Sergeant. B. Kingdon, 24/955. S.-Ser-gcant C- Aitkcn; 22,542 Sergeant J; H. Boles, M.M. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (October .7, 1918): • 26/1112 C.S.M. F. G. Coleman; 25,400 Sergeant A."J. George; 23/1713 Sergeant (temp S.M.) A.. C. -Langlands; 23/666 C.S.M. J. Armstrong; 23/318 C.S.M. W-. F:-AVhiteh.orn; 26/121 Sergeant J. D. C.M'Donald; 29,936 L.Sergeaut (temp. Sergeant) W. G. Neill; 25/306 Sergeant (temp. C.Q.M.S.) N. H. Brown; 32,319 Sergeant D. -C. Guthrie; 25/534 Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) CV• H, S. Claughton; 13,023 Rifleman J. Hudson; 26/1014 C.S.M. H. J. Michell, M;M.; 24/708 C.S.M; O. G. Castle; '25/492 Sergeant J. Charteris; 25/117 Serjeant (temp. C.Q.M.S.) O. D. James; 13,711 Sergeant M. F. Miles;: 23/340 Corporal 11. -W. St. Leger; 23/1516 Sergeant J. H. Pollock; 26/337 Sergeant E. P.Canavan; 18,924 Sergeant L. F. Allan,' M.M:; 24/1488 Sergeant H. D. Stanuers;. 24/1323 C.S.M. J. W. Toyle/D.C.M., M.M.; 25/424 Serssant P. H, Dudson; 12.174 L.-Sefgeaht-,(temp. C.S.M.) G. G.Griffiths, M.M.; 26/1180 Sergeant W. J. Collins. M.M.; 5/016 S.S.M. L. H. Pettit ; 26.532 Sergeant P. H. Ayson; 123/597 : C.S.M. AV. Simmons; C.Q,M;S. F. ; AVest; 25,818 Sergeant .1. M. Clachor,

■' Captain (temp. Major). H. E. Barrouclough, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel temporarily commanding a battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel R. St. J. Beere. (September 25, 1918.) Captain M. R,-H. Jones, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Captain (temp. Major) 11. E. Barrouclough, M.C., granted' temporary rank of lieutenniit-eoloiiel. (October -I, 1918.)

Lieutenant (now Captain) D. Kennedy, M.C., is grauted'Uhe temporary rank of captain, vice Captain H. S. Hewlett, returning to New Zealand. (September 2, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant H. Ellen, M.M.; is granted tho temporary rank of captain, vice Captain K. R. J. Saxon, M.C. (September 8, 1918.)

Lieutenant (temp. Captain)' If. A. Ellingliam," M.0., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain. (October 8, 1918.) ;

N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion

Captain P. Tahiwi,'preceding overseas, ceases to bo officer in charge Maori Details nt N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot. (September 28, 1918.) Captain E. Tihgoy to be. officer in charge Maori Details at N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot, vice Captain'P. Tahiwi. (October 8, 1918,).

The undermentioned to be lieutenants: —2nd Lieutenant D. Dufaur, vice Lieutenant C. B. Woodward (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34), and' remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (August 20, 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant J. R. Paku, vice 2nd Lieutenant D. Dufaur, promoted and remaining seconded, (August 20, 1918.) -

2nd Lieutenant, H. Mason, vice Lieutenant H. S. Montgomery, appointed quartermaster. (September 13, 1918.) ■ The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. ■ ■ (October 7, 1918):—16/517 Sergeant K. H. Hakopn, 16/311 Sergeant R. Auhana.

N.Z. Machine-Gun. Corps, Infantry Section. '

Lieutenant R. AV. Warren ceases to ba seconded for duty to- New Zealand. (October 4, 1918.) . 2nd Lieutenant C. F. Forsdick, discharged in England on account of illhealth caused by wounds, is struck oft the strength of the N.Z.E.F. (October i, 1918.). Captain C.'S. Geddis returned to New Zealand on special leave, is placed on the N.Z. Roll. (October 5, 1918.) Lieutenant A. J. M. Mancon, M.C., to bo adjutant,.N.Z. Machine-Gun Reserve Depot, to complete establishment, and is granted the acting rank, of enpiaiu while so employed. (September 27, 1918.)

'.Lieutenant E. A. P. Cockroft to bo quartermaster, N.Z. Machine-Gun Reserve Depot, to complete establishment. (September'-27, 1918.) Lieutenant (Acting Captain) A. B. Fordyco relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant, N.Z. Machine-Gun Battalion, and tho acting rank of captain. (October 4, 1918.) Lieutenant E. 'W. Maclean to lie captain, vice Captain C. S. Geddis, placed on the N.Z. Roll. (October o, 1918.)

Tho undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions. of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenant R. J3. Steele (September 27, 1918), 2nd Lieu, tenant E. D. M'Rtu) (September 27, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant 1!. I.'. Hopkins (September 27, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant G. R. Buttle (October 5, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant A. Young (October 14, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant C. H. Marks (October 14, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant O. V. Marks (October 14, 1918). Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. (October 7, 1918):—21,179 Corporal G. H. Battersby, D.C.M., 25,113 Sergeant C. L. Lester, M.M.. G/702 Corporal (teni]). Sergeant) O. S. Ogden, .6/50 Sergeant J. M'K. Gordon. M.M.

N.Z. Army Servico Corps. Major D. lladelyfl'o is placed on the N.Z. .Roll. (September 30, 1918.) Captain 31. S. Cameron is seconded for duty to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918.) Captain J. J. Wass relinquishes the appointment <>f adjutant, N.Z, Divisional Train, to t'onininncl a company. (September 29, 1918.) Lieutenant M. W. J-lortou to ho adjutant, N.Z. Divisional Train, vice Captain J J, AVass, and is crnntpd the acti'm; rank of captain while so employed. (September 29, 19TS.) Lieutenant A. Grain to be captain, vice Captain M. S. Cameron, seconded for duty to New Zealand. (September 30, 1918.). Tho undermentioned to lin' linn ton-

ants, under provisions of N.Z.E.I' 1 . Herniation 13:—2nd Lieutenant 1!. Kuril (.September 17, 1918). 2nd Lieutenant A. It. ,Standish (October 5, 1918)

N.Z. Medical Corps. The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to bo unfit for general service within twelve months, aro seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:—Major 1. II Ritchie (October 4, 1918), Captain S. Scoular (September 23, 1918). Major K. MacCornnck, D.5.0., proceeding to England for duty, rohiiquish.es the appointment of D.A.D.M.is., N.Z. Division. (October 14, 1918.). Captain J?. W. Kemp, M.C., to 1)0 D A I) M S., N.Z. Division, vice Major K. MacCormick, D.5.0., and is granted the temporary rank of major while so employed. (October 14, 1918.). Captain K. 15. Tapper to bo approving'officer of medical boards nt N.A. ffi F Headquarters, to complete establishment, and is granted tho temporary rank of maior whilst so employed. (August 15, '1918.). . . The undermentioned, having completed the prescribed period of Borneo, to be captains (October U 1MB): -Lieutenant G. V. Fitzgerald, Lieutenant E. 0. Rowley. 10/ 9 539 S.-Sorgennt E. D. Oacliemaille, to be lieutenant and to command the N.Z. Sanitary Section, vice Captain 11. E. Finch. ; rtt«™»R . to medical duties. (October 12, 1918.). 3'711 S -Sergeant A. R. Otway, to be lieutenant, and is appointed radiologist, No 1 N.Z General Hospital (October 12,'1918). . . ~ . The following, postings • of medical officers have been approved:—Captain H L. H. Steele, from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital, to No. 2 N.Z. I'ielfl Ambulance: Lieutenant C. M. Grcenslade from' N.Z. Bide Brigade Ecsorve Depot, to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance; Lieutenant D» C:' Low, from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade to N.Z. Command Deoot; Lieutenant 0. L. Donne; from N.Z. Command Depot, to NZMC Reserve Depot: Gaptam 1. a' Afilroy. from No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital. - to' N.Z.M.C. Reserve Depot; Cantnin W. Sowerhy, from sick, to i\o. I'N.Z; General'Hosnital; Captain R. D. Barron, from sick, to No, 3 N.Z. General Hospital.. N.Z. Army Nursing Service. The "undermentioned, attested in England, ire" taken" on strength:—22/438 Staff Nurse F. M. Gittens (October 2, 1918). 22/353 Staff Nurse G. Davidson (October 10, 1918). The 'undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. (October 4, 1918): —22/203 Staff Nurse V.-'G: Barker, . 22/188 Sister M. E. Affleck. •.-••■

22/lOfi Siator 'L. E. Brandon. A.R.R.C., ceases to be seconded for infantile paralysis training. (Septcml)or 21. 191?.)'. ' 22/31 Sister .73. J.:-Harris is seconded for infantile paralysis-training, vice Sister L. E. Brnndoii - , A.R.R.C. (September 21, 0 918.)..

2-2/140 Staff Nurse B. C, Wattors, resignpcl on mnrriago, is struck 'off the strength of the N.Z.E.F; (September 20, 1918.). ; . The.undermentioned to lie sisters,'to complete establishment, from (lutes showii:—22/138 Staff Nurse R, T, Levien (May 1, 7018); 22/103 Staff Nurse 1, T. Neweli (May 1, 1918); 22/170 Staff Nurse I*. M.. Warner (May 1, 1918); 22/174 Staff Nurse E. A. Wilson (May 1. 1918): 22/83 Staff Nurse F. W. Murray (June 1, 1918); 22/183 Staff Nurse t. 'Gordon-Boyd (Juno 1, 1918); 22/189 Staff Nurso M. W. Anderson (.Tune 1, 1918); .22/188 Staff Nurse M. E. Affleck (July 3, 1918); 22/190 Staff Nurso L. I. Cumberwortli (August 1, 1918); 22/1.98 Staff Nurso E. M'l). Goldsmith (Papist. 1, 1918); 22/192 Staff Nurse 11. Scott (August 1, 1918).

N.Z. Dental Corps. Lieutenant W; S.' Seed is seconded for duty as assistant dental', officer, N.Z. Section, Queen's Hospital, Sidcup. (October 7, 1918.). Major j. N. Rishworth to.be lieu-tenant-colonel, to complete establishment. (October 7, 1918.). NiZ. Chaplains' Department. The Rev. C. J. Bush-King, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll .(October 4, 1918.). The following pustings of chaplains have been approved-:—Rev. K D. Rice, from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Base Depot; Rev. C. H. Harvey, from 3rd Battalion N.Z. Rifle Brigade, to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital; Rev. H. L. B. Goertz, from No. 3 General Hospital, to N.Z. Rifle Brigade; Rev. C. J. Bush-King, returned from New Zealand, to N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigado; Rev. T. N. Cuttle, reinforcement from New Zealand, to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital; Rev. C. H. Olds, reinforcement from New Zealand, to. 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade.