NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 111, 4 February 1919, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

A NEW LIST

The following appointments, promolions, and transfers in the New Zealand military forces arc announced:—

Canterbury Mounted Rifles,

Major J, Studholmo, D.5.0., is granted the temporary rank of lieulehant-colouel whilst holding ' the appointmeut of A.A.C, K.Z.E.I:'. Wellington Mounted Rifles. 0/2112 Trooper (Acting Squadron Ser-geant-Major) il. Ritchie, to be 2nd lieutenant, and is seconded for duty as officer in charge N.Z. canteens in Egypt. New Zealand Cyclist Battalion, 2nd Lieutenant E. C. E. Nicholson is seconded for duty to New Zealand. 2nd Lieutenant' N. P. Branson, having teen declared by a medical board to be unlit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.K.F. Regulation 34. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. H. Blomficld, M.C, relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on return to duty of Captain A. H. Richards, to date October 8, 1018, and is regranted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captnin A. H. Richards, to .Staff course in England. New Zealand Field Artillery. Tho undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—Captain \V. L. Moore, Lieutenant- C R. At'lCenzie, M.C, 2nd Lieutenant S. V. Taylor, Captain H. M'Phermii, M.C, Lieutenant D. J. Willis, Lieutenant ,1. Duggan. Lieutenant C T. Gillespie, M.C, having been declared by a medical board to bo unfit for general service within twelve .months, is seconded under, provisions of ' N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34.

Lieutenant-Colonel N. S. Falla, C.M.G., D.5.0., from commanding 2nd Brigade, N.Z.F.A., to command' N.Z.F.A. Ecserve Depot, vice Lieutenant-Colonel F. Synion, C.M.G., D.5.0., E.N.Z.A., appointed to command Ist Brigade, N.Z.F.A. Lieutenant A. H. Vial, M.M., to be orderly oliicer, 3rd Brigade, N.Z.F.A., vice Lieutenant B. F? Vial, appointed adjutant.

Lieutenant W. A. Knox returning to duty with a battery, relinquishes the appointment of orderly officer, 2nd Brigade, N.Z.F.A. '

2nd Lieutenant H. C. Cock, :to be orderly officer, 2nd Brigade, N,Z.F.A„ vica.Lieutehant W. A. Knox.

Captain E. G. Norman, M.C, granted two months' leave in England, relinquishes the appointment of'adjutant, 2nd Brigade, N.Z.F.A.

Lieutenant J. Mayer, M.C.j to be adjutant, 2nd Brigade, N.Z.F.A., vice Captain E. G. Norman, M.C, and is granted the acting rank,of captain whilst so employed, 'v The undermentioned to be majors:— Captain (temp. 1 Major) H. P. AVarnock, vice LieutenantiColonol I. T. Standish, CMG., D.5.0., E.N.Z.A., seconded for duty to Now Zealand,- Captain (temp. Major) A; C Macdonald, M.C, vice Major J. M. Bichmond, D.5.0., M,C, It.N;Z.A,, killed in action. ,

The undermentioned to be lie.utenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Eegulation 13:—2nd, Lieutenant R. L. Fearless, 2nd Lieutenant S. J. Henrys. Major C. N. Newman, D.5.0,, is granted the temporary rank of LieutenantColonel whilst commanding a Field Artillery Brigade, vice Lieutenant ; Co'onel I. T. Standish, C.M.G:, D.5.0., E.N.Z.A., to England on duty, to date' October 18, 1918, and retains the temporary rank, vico Lieutenant-Colonel N. S. Falla, C.M.G., D.5.0., to England on duty The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of major HCaptain W. H. Jones,.vice Major A. B Williams; Captain J. E. L. Gardner, M.C, vice Major R. A. Wilson, R.G.A.; Captain B. A. Todd, M.C, vice Major,J. G. Jeffrey, M.C, attending course in U.K.; 2nd Lieutenant H. E. Wright, vice Major D. E. Gardner, D.S.O.

Captain W. F. Enrnshaw is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major. C. Sommerville, and relinquishes the temporary rank.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary' rank of '• captain :—• Lieutenant J. A. Guild, vice Captain W. E. Earnshaw, granted temporary rank of major.

Lieutenant A. E. Esquilant, <M.C.,' vice Captain B. A. Todd, M.C., granted temporary rank of major. 2nd Lieutenant J'!. F. Tyson, M.C., vice Captain J. E. L. Gardner, M.C., granted temporary rank of major.

2nd Lieutenant C. W. Greig, vice Major W. M. Geddes, M.C. 2nd Lieutenant T. Y. Turner, vice Lieutenant D. M'G. Eeid, relinquished temporary rank of captain on departure to England. Lieutenant H. T. Jones is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain W, H. Jones, granted temporary rank of major, to date October 4, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Lieutenant G. E. Archey is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst holding the'appointment of divisional educational officer. % '

New Zealand Engineers. Field Companies.

. Captain I{. J. Black, M.C., is seconded for- duty to New Zealand.

2nd Lieutenant K. G. Slyfield, 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. Regulation 34. , ', Signal Services. Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. F. Ellis, SI.IL, relinquishes the appointment of 0.C., N.Z. Signal Eeserve Depot, an'i the temporary rank of captain, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Lieutenant T. L. E. King, M.C., to be 0.C., N.Z. Signal Eeserve Depot, vice Lieutenant E. F. Ellis; M.M., and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst 60 employed. ' ' 2nd Lieutenant L. J.iP6ff,'M.M., to be lioutenant, 'vi.ce. Lieutenant E, F. Ellis, M.M., seconded- for duty •to New Zealand. - ■ .

The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants supernumerary to establishment:— 11/437 Sergeant J. V. Walker, 4/1068 Sergeant W. Ward, M.M;

-Army Postal Services. Major F. D. Hpldsworth, returning to New Zealand, at his own request, relinquishes tno appointment of Director of New Zealand Army Postal Services, and is placed on the N.Z. Eoll. Dated November 1, 1918. Captain D. A. M'Curdy, from Assistant Director of N.Z. Army Postal Services, to be Director of N.Z. Army Postal Services,.and to be major, vice Major F. D. Hpldsworth, placed on the N.Z. Eoll. ~■lO/1351) S.S.M. H. L, Walden to be 2nd lieutenant, vice Captain D. A. M'Curdy, promoted.-

Auckland Regiment. • liieuteiiiuit-ColoiiGl'D. B. Blair, D.5.0., M.C., KZ.S.C., is transfered to N.Z. Ma-chine-Gun Corps. '!' ll ° un , (l( ''™ciitionod are' placed on the N.&. Rolh-Major F. E.. Beamish. 2nd Lieutenant l'\ W. P. Pagan, 2nd Lieutenant F. M'honzie.

Lieutenant S. J. Davis is placed on the JN.Z. Eol|. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand :-2nd Lieutenant A. G. Stunell, 2nd Lieutenant G. M'Beath, M.M., 2nd Lieutenant H, >K. Miller, M.C. 2nd Lieutenant W. Waring, 2nd Lieutenant W. H; Hayward, 2nd Lieutenant H. M. S. -Ryder. The undermentioned, having been declared by a. Medical Board to be unfit for general service, within twelve months, are seconded under I provisions of A.Z.E.F., Regulation 34:—Lieutenant R. &. Armitage, Lieutenant W. Moore, 2nd Lieutenant R. H. Harris.' f

Lieutenant G. Hessell,' returning to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, 2nd Hattalion. 2nd Lieutenant R. D. Rico, M.M., to bo quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant G. Hessell."'

2nd Lieutenant W. M. Ottrell, from a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant N. M'L. Speer, proceeded overseas.

Major J. R, Rodley to be second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain (temp. Major) W. E. L. Napier, M.C. (to lie a company commander). Captain (temp. Major) W. E. L. Napier, M.C, relinquishes tho temporary appointnient of second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and the temporary rank of Major, and assumes tho appointment of a. company-commander, 3rd (Reserve)

Battalion, vice Captain E. D.'M'Farlani, M.C., proceeded overseas. Lieutenant E. Collier, to be captain, vice Captain J. B. Bodley, promoted, Major T. IL Dawson. C.M.G., from D.A.A. and Q.M.G., N.Z.E.F., to bo D.A.Q.M.G., N.Z.E.F., and is granted the- temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst on demobilisation duties.

Captnin J. G. Coates, M.C, is granted tlio temporary rank of major, vice Major G. de B. Devereux, M.C, killed in action,. The Undermentioned are granted the' temporary rank of captain :— Lieutenant W. E. Anderson, vice Major E. Sherson, T.D., killed in action, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Lieutenant A. Macdonald, vice Lieutenant P. Stewart, M.C. (relinquished temporary rank of captain). 2nd Lieutenant E. G. Aicken, vice Caplain A. M. Forbes, M.C, temporarily performing the duties of quartermaster.

Canterbury Regiment. 2nd Lieutenant F. L. Davie, having 1 been declared by a Medical Board to bo" unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions' of N.Z.E.E., Regulation 34. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—2nd.Lieutenant H. M 'Patterson, Lieutenant D. Leeden. 2nd Lieutenant H. G. Hunter is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. , Major G. H. Gray, M.C, to be chief instructor, N.Z. Base Depot, and is seconded whilst sq employed. Lieutenant-Colonel H. Stewart, D.5.0., M.C, from commanding 2nd Battalion; to be Director of Education, N.Z.E.F., and is granted the temporary rank of colonel, and is seconded from his unit whilst so employed.

Captain F. Potter to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain H. (S. Gabites, M.C, proceeded overseas.

2nd Lieutenant J. Jluir to be a platoon comamnder, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant T. J. Farnell, acting as , company commander. •— <--,

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) C. B. Brereton to be lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel H. Stewart, D.5.0., M.C (seconded for duty as Director of Education), and remains seconded for duty as O.C of a transport.

Mnjor (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) A. D; Stitt\ D.5.0.; M.C, to be lieutenant-col-onel, -vice Major 0. B. Brereton, promoted and remaining seconded, and to'command n battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel H.. Stewart, D.5.0.,' M.C, appointed Director of Education; •

, The undermentioned to be majors:— Captain, (temp. Major J. B. Loudon, vice Major G. H. Gray, M.C., seconded for duty as chief instructor at N.Z. Base Depot.

Captain ,T. B. Le Mottee, vice Major A! D. Stitt, D.S'O., M.C, promoted. . The undermentioned to. bo cap 1 tains:— Lieutenant W. F. Brothers, M.M., vies Captain (temp. Major) J. R. Loudon, promoted, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand.

Lieutenant iJ. G. C. Wales, M.C., vice Lieutenant W.' F.. Brothers, M.M.,. promoted and remaining; seconded. . Lieutenant W. H. Stark, vice Captain •T. B. Le Mottee, promoted. 2nd Lieutenant F. L. G.'Jolly to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. '"

Major (now- Lieutenant-Colonel) A.' D.' Stitt, D.5.0,, M.C., is granted' the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst, temporarily'commanding a battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel H.. Stewart, D.5.0., M.C., detached for educational duties. The undermentioned are-granted the temporary rank of captain:— Lieutenant H> Johnston, M.C., vice Captain 11. M. Foster. < Lieutenant F. W. Wilson, M.C. t vice Lieutenant T. J." Morrow,' relinquished ' temporary rank of captain. Lieutenant A, C. C. Hunter, M.C.,' vice Lieutenant. R. L. Wilson, relinquishes temporary rank of captain on departure to England. ■; . ;

. Lieutenant A. J, Farnell, vice Captain T. S. Gillies, M.C, proceeded overseas, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to command a 'Icompany of the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, but is regranted the temporary rank,'vice Captain E. H. L. Bernau, proceeded overseas.

Otago Regiment. The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll on account of ill-health contracted on'active service:—Captain B."H. Sharp, M.C, Lieutenant W. J. V. Hatnil- ' ton, 2nd Lieutenant T. Corbett, 2nd Lieutenant A. (i. Leeden. • *■ Captain A. p P. M'Cormac is seconded for duty to Now Zealand. 2nd Lieutenant A. Breeze is seconded / for duty to New Zealand. ' 2nd Lieutenant J. F. Quinn, 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., Regulations 34.' Lieutenant-Colonel G. Mitchell, D.5.0., relinquishes the. Appointment of O.C N.Z. Entrenching Group, but remains seconded whilst attached for training to \ British tank 'unit.. Lieutenant J. M. Gillies, returning _to , company duty, relinquishes the appointment ' of brigade musketry officer, 2nd N.Z;-Infantry Brigade, and ceases to bo seconded. .~ . : ' Captain J. M'Pherson, 0.8. E., relinquishes the appoiutment 'of adjutant, N.Z. Command Depot, on account of illhealth, but remains seconded und;r pro. visions of N.Z.E.F.,- Regulation 34 Captain R. E, Gow to 'be adjutant, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Captain J. MTherson, 0.8. E., and remains seconded whilst so employed. Captain (temp. Major) A. S. Falconer, M.C, from chief instructor N.Z.Eifle Brigade, Reserve Depot, to be brigade major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry vice . Major H. M, W. Richardson,.- D.5.0., M.C, N.Z.S.C. (appointed G. 5.0., II N.Z. Division), and tetains the temporary rank of major whilst so employed. . Lieutenant C. F. W. Rasmussen, to be . enpfain, vice Lieutenant J. F. Hursthouse, promoted and' remaining seconded. The undermentioned .to be lieutenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Emulation 13--2 nd Lieutenant M. J. A. MKeefry (since killed in action). 2nd Lieutenant W. I. Deavoll. , , , ~ Lieutenant J. M. Gillies is granted the- V temporary rank of captain, vice Captain J. P. Hewat, killed in action. Lieutenant (temp.' Captain) E. J., Anderson relinquishes the temporary raut of captain. „ . ~ Wellington Regiment. Licutenant-Colonel W. H. Cunningham, . D.5.0., is seconded for duty to fcew.ZeaThe undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zeal S nd:-2nd Lientenwt B. Brookes, 2nd-Lieutenant R. V. Hoilis, M.C, 2nd Lieutenant H. G. Bush. 2nd Lieutenant S. Joyce is placed on th Li&SS?& T. Natusch to command ' a light trench mortar battery, vide Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. pxenham, M.C, Auckland Regiment,, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. , , Major M. Urquhart, MIC, to be second in command, 2nd' Battalion, vice. Major H. E. M'Kinnon, M.C, killed in action. ...... ~ „ Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. Cowan to be adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieu- s ' , tenant S. A. Murrell, killed in action, and relinquishes tlio temporary rank of' captain, but is granted the'acting rank of captain whilst so employed. 2nd Lieutenant C. G. Stewart to be adjutant, Ist Battalion, vico Lieutenant A. R. Blennerhassett, killed in action, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. ,-'.,. 2nd Lieutenant H. E. Blonnerhassett to bo quartermaster, ls\ Battalion, vico 2nd Lieutennut A. P. Anderson. ' Captain R. L. Evatt relinquishes ho appointment of quartermaster, 3rd (lieserve) Battalion. Lieutenant R. J. L. Thompson to bo quartermaster, 3nd (Reserve) Battalion, •vice Captain E. L. Evatt Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F.'E. Ashby, M.C, to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain 13. . H. Morison, M.C, proceeded overseas, and retains the temporary r.mk of captain whilst so employed. Lieutenant 11. 11. Godfrey, jiroceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a platoon commander; 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. v * . Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) I. K. Turnbull,' D.5.0., M.C, to be l'P«l'">-ant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Cunningham, D.5.0., seconded for duty to New Zealand. Tho undermentioned to be majors:— Captain R. F. Gambrill, vice Mnjor (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) F. K. Turnbull, D.5.0., M.C, promoted, and remains seconded for duty as officer in charge N.Z. War Records Section. Captain M. Urquhart, M.C, vice Captain E, F.' Gambrill, promoted and ffi» paining seconded. 1

Captain (temp. Jlajor) AV. H. M'Lean, M.C, vico Jlajor H. A. Jl'Kinnon, M.C tilled in action. •

. 2nd Lieutenant H. Lnwsori to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13.

Captain (temp. Jlajor) H. Oram relinquishes tho temporary appointment? of second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and tho temporary lank of raujoi, on assumption of tho appointment by Captain (now Jlajor) AV. 11. M'Lean, JI.C, and resumes his appointment of a company coniniandor.

Captain (now Major) AV. H. M'Lean, M.C, is granted the temporary rank of major whilst performing the duties of second in command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain H. Oram. .

New Zealand 'Riflo Brigade. Captain AA'. F. Hogg, having rejoined his unit, ceases to be seconded for duty at XXII Corps Bombing und Trench Mortar School.

■Tho: undermentioned aro placed on tho N.Z. Roll-on account of:, ill-health contracted on active service:—Captain E.'C. N. Robinson, Captain A, J. Papps, 2nd Lieutenant H. B. Jlauttan, 2nd Lieutenant A. W. Gallagher, JI.M.

Lieutenant A. G. Stanley is placed on the N.Z.' Roll.

Captain H. E. Humphreys is placed on the N.Z. Roll. .

Captain D. W. M'Clurg, JI.C, is seconded for duty to Now Zealand. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—2nd Lieutenant D. W. Stronach; M.M., 2nd Lieutenant L. G. Walker, 2nd Liouetnant D. T. Evans, 2nd Lieutenant.W.E. Berrill, 2nd Lieutenant F. B. Lloyd, 2nd Lieutenant R. B. SDarrow. . , "Captain W. M. Bell, N.Z.S.C, from being seconded under p-pvisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation' 34," remains seconded for duty to New Zealand, ■ The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to bo unfit for general service within twelve-months,-ere seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation: 34:-2 nd Lieutenant 11. P. Aliraham, 2nd. Lieutenant D.. E. Suther- | land. ■■ , ~ ■ .-, ■ | Lieutenant C C. Marsack relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster 3rd Battalion, , and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. ■■>■~. , , , 2nd Lieutenants. R. Aickin to. ho adjutant; Ist Battalion, vice Lieutenant (Acting Captain) E. -Baxter, died of wounds, and is granted tho;acting, rant of captain whilst so.employed...- ; Jfajor- AV.- G. Bißhop relinquishes tho ■appointment of second in command.,' sth | (Reserve) Battalion. . .... i ■ Jlajor A. H. Carnngton, N.Z.S.C., to bo second in command, stli (Reserve) Battalion, vice Jlajor W. G. Bishop. ~ Lieutenant F. K. PearCe relinquishes the appointment of a platoon commander, j sth (Reserve) Battalion. • . Lieutenant R. II: Dick to. he a platoon I commander, sth (Reserve) Battalion, vico j lieutenant F. K; Pearce Captain W. J. King, M.C., froin a company commander, sth. (Reserve! Battalion, to he O.C. Regimental School, N.Z.R.8., Iteervo Depot, vico Captain .W. W. Dove, Jt.C. . . . . ■ Captain A. Thomson, M.C, to he major, [rice Major N. P. Shepherd, promoted. The undermentioned to be captains :— •lieutenant C. W..Birch, vico Captain H. E. Humphreys, placed on. tho IS./.. Roll. . . „• . , „ .•„ Lieutenant G.'L. Rogers, vice Captain 'A. Thompson, promoted, .and remains (seconded for duty to, New Zealand. Lieutenant. S. Gardner, vice Lieutenant G. L. Rogers (promote<l and remainseconded), .and remains seconded tor duly as officer-in-charge N.Z. .Divisional T l!eute'nant G.'E. F Kingscoto, vice Lieutenant S. Garduer (promoted and! re- ■ making seconded), and remains seconded for special service. ~,„„, T ,„^ Lieutenant (temp. Captain) FT Bennington, vice Lieutenant G. E...l'...lungbcote; promoted and renilumns: seconded. Lieutenant C. C Best, M.C., .vice Captain K. C. Clayton, seconded tor duty to New Zealand. .' , t . . _ Lieutenant R. J. Grant, M.C, vice Captain D. W. Jl'Clurg, M.C, seconded for duty to New Zealand. _,_.., „ Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Russell, M.C., vice Captain E. C N. Robinson, placed on the N.Z. Roll. The undermentioned to l>c lieutenants, Tinder provisions of N.Z.E.F... Regulation 13:- • r< :2nd Lieutenant-N. G. Parker.- -. 2nd Lieutenant A. F. T. Munro. - 2nd Lieutenant G. H. Henderson. Major G. AV. Cockroft is granted the temporary rank of . lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel P. H. Bell, D.5.0.. ■ _ Captain (temp Lieutenant-Colonel) H. E. Barrowclough, D.5.0.,-JI.C, retains the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst commanding Ist Battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel R. C.Allen, D.5.0., 'Auckland Regiment.The undermentioned _ -are granted tho temporary rank of major:— Captain E. A. Harding, JI.C, vice Jlajor (now Lieutenant-Colonel) N. F. Shepherd, to England on duly. . Captain B. Jl'Leod, M.C, vico Jfcjor Iv. S.-Caldwell. .- ' Ll LTIK; undermentionwl are granted the temporary rank of captain :— Lieutenant B. C. Kirk, M.C, vice Captain P. A.- Elder. -.

Lieutenant H. J. Thompson, vice Captain AV. J. King, JI.C, to England on duty. -

Lieutenant C. N. Rabone, vico Captain' E. A. AVincho3ter, JI.C. .

Lieutenant H. S. Kenrick, vice Lieu-tenant-(temp. Captain) J[. D. Rohan, killed in action.

Lieutenant V. F. Jlaxwell.vice Captain J.L. M'Alister, JL.C, evacuated to N.Z. Base Depot. •. ■'.■•.'

Lieutenant .T.'G. M'Ghio, M.C., vice Lieutenant W. J. Organ, JI.C, relinquished temporary rank of captain. Lieutenant H. 15. Pattrick, M.C., vice Lieutenant (now Captain) F. C. Jlitchell, D.C.At., relinquished temporary rank of captain on appointment to be adjutant. Lieutenant (now Captain) F. T. Uonniiigton, vice Captain 1). Kennedy, D.5.0., JI.C., .to England on duty. 2nd Lieutenant (temy. Captain) .11. Lllen, M.C., Jl.Jt., relinquishes the temporary rank ol captain. With reference to tho notioo published •in the N.Z. Gazette No. 3 of January 18, •Wl9. relating to Lieutenant J. G. M'Glue, for the words "September H, 1918, inclusive," read "September 27,1918, inclusive. Now.Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Lieutenant H. Leaf, JI.C, to be an instructor, N.Z. Engineer .Reserve Depot, to complete establishment. Captain (tesip. Major) P. B. Mabin to he major and to remain seconded. . New Zealand Machine-Gun Corps. Infautry Section. Lieutenant-Colonel D. 13. 81air,.D.5.0., M.C., N.Z.S.C, is transferred from Auckland Regiment; ' _ . Lieutenant R. H. Buchanan, M.C., is placed on the N.Z. Roll. " '' ", , Tho undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—Lieutenant J. Black; Lieutenant D. R, M'Lean. Major C. G. Hayter, M.C-, from Commanding sth .(Reserve) Company, to command a Service' Company. Major L. G. Chaytur, ALU., from Commanding a, Service Company, to command sth .(Reserve) Company. New Zealand Army Service Corps. Captain J. Hirsohberg is removed from tho New Zealand Roll, but remains, seconded .tor duty with .the Royal Air I Force. . ■ '

Lieutenant V. J. Cornaga, to be quartermaster, New Zealand. Base Depot, vice Major G: E. Simeon, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, evacuated to England. Captain ..J. D. Dryden to -be- major, vice Major D. Ra'dclyffe, placed on the N.Z.' Roll.

2/326 Sergeant (temp. Staff-Sergeant) J. L. Loughnan is transferred • from N.Z. Field Artillery, and promoted to be 2nd lieutenant to ; complete Establishment of N.Z.E.F. Headquarters Supply Section, and is seconded whilst employed as Offl-cer-ih-Chargo N.Z.E.F. Supply Store.. Lieutenant-Colonel' G. T. Hall, C.M.G., is granted the'temporary rank of colonel • whilst holding the appointment of A-.Q.M.G, N.Z.E.F. Captain F. .11'. Anderson, JI.C, is granted the' temporary rank of major whilst acting ns O.C, Headquarters Company, N.Z. Divisional Train, vico Major G. R. Hutchinson, appointed Senior Supply Officer, and relinquishes the temporary rank on appointment of Major J. D. Dryden to be O.C Headquarters Company. .... ?.i»l.L'ieii'te'nant.-N. Ball is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant whilst commanding N.-Z.JI.T. Training Depot. New Zealand Medical Corps. Lieutenant T. C. Higgins, attested in England, is taken -on the strength of the N.Z.E.F., with seniority from. date of attestation. The.undermentioned, posted to duty at No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital, ce«a to he seconded - for'a opecial course:—Jlajor AV. Aitken, M.C.,- Jlajor H. Short, 0.8. E. The undermentioned aro placed on the N.Z. Roll:-. Major T. R. Ritchie, Jlajor A. S.Brewis,. Captain'Jl. B- At. Tweed. Captain A.'J. .Orchard is seconded for duty -to New Zealand. ■ • L.eiUenunt-Colonel J. 11. Neil, D.5.0., returning to New Zealand on special leave, relinquishes command of No. 3 N.Z, .Field' Ambulunce and is placed on the. N.Z.i Roll. .■':■■ Lieutenant-Colonel 11. J. Jl'Lean, from commanding No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital to command No 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J.-11. \ Neil, D.S.O. .

Jlajor G. Home, 0.8. E., to be lieuten-ant-colonel, vice. l Lieutenant-Colonel J, H. Neil, D.5.0., placed on the,N.Z. Roll, and to command No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, vice Lieutenant-Colonel ■ H; J, Jl'Lean.

Tho undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved:— '

Captain W. T. Simmons, from No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance to N.Z. Divisional Train. '■■■■■ -■■:.■■_•■

■ Captain D.'-B. AValker, from N;Z.'Divisional train to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance. • . '■-'■-

Lieutenant F. M; Spencer, from No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance' to- Ist Battalion, Canterbury Regiment. Lieutenant F. J. Jlulholland, from Ist Battalion, Canterbury Regiment, to No. 3 N.Z: Field Ambulance.

Captain D. H. B. Belt, from N.Z. Stationery .Hospital, to No. '2 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain S. A. Moore, from N.Z. Convalescent HoSpilal to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain AV. F. Paterson (since died of sickness), from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Convalescent Hospital.-

Lieutenant C. L. Donne, from N.Z;JI.C Reserve Depot to N.Z.R.B. Reservo Depot Lieutenant J. B. Liggins, newly attested, to No. i N.Z. General Hospital.