NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 179, 24 April 1919, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on netive service with tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved: AUCKLAND MOUNTED RIFLES. The undermentioned are placed on the New Zealand Bolh—Major D. Munro (December 13, 1916), Captain M. R. Heed (December 25, 1918), Licutrnant H. T. Penrhys-Evnns (December 25, 1918),Lieutenant C. G. It. Jackson (December 11. 1918). Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Colonel) C. E. B, Mackesy, C.M.G. D.5.0., from being employed with G.H.Q., E.E.F., to command N.Z. Training Units n'nd Depots in Egypt, vice Lieutenant-Col-onel C. Dick, Wellington-Mounted Rides, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, and remains seconded. (December 21. 1918.) Major.H. W. Smith ceases to be seconded for duty with tho Australian Remount Dopot, Egypt. (December |27, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant J. C. Self to be N.Z.E.F. war trophy representative in Egyptj and is granted the temporary funk of captain whilst so employed. (November 19, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. B. Johnson. M.C., to be captain, vice Caplain A. C. M. I'inlayson, M.C., promoted. (November 12, 1018.) The. undermentioned to,be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Eegulation 13:—2 ml Lieutenant R. Gillespie (December 16, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant E. J. Foley (December 19, 1916). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment:--13/92 C.S.M. A. E. Lees (December 22, 1818). 13/221 Serscant A. B. Dunning (December 23, 1918), 13/363 C.Q.M.S. C. H. La Trobe (December 25, 1918). CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES. Captain A. E. T, Rhodes, M.C'., having bsnn declared by a medical noard to be unfit for general service within twelve months, relinquishes the appointment of D.A.A.G.. N.Z.E.F., in Egypt, and A.D.C. to G.0.C.. A. and N.Z. Mounted Division, and is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F.. Regulation 31, to date December 10. 1918, and is placed on tho N.Z. Koll. (December 14, J918.) 2nd Lieutenant F. H. to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Keculation 13. (December'Hl, 1918.) Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd- lieutenants, supernumerary to estnhlishmnet:— 7/366 Sergeant P. 'J. M'Clatchie. W.M. (December 20, 1918), 7/338 Sergeant ,T. 13. Grange (December 27, 1918), 7/778 Serjeant L. D. Piirvcs, D.C.M. (December '28. 1918). WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES. The undermentioned to bo lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenant N. L. Remnant. (December 19. 1918), 2nd Lieutenant A. F. Meldrum (December 21, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant W. 11. Ebbitt, M.C. .December 23. 1918). The. undermentioned to be 2nd 'lieutenants :— ll/151 Sergeant R. C Tuke (Documber 21. 1918), 11/503 C.S.M. H. Langlands (December 3], 1918). NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST BATTALION 2nd Lieutenant (Acting Captain) T. H. Dickinson to be lieutenant, vice Lieutenant E. H., BlomfleW, M.C. discharged in England. (December 12, 1918.) ' Lieutenant (Acting Captain) T. H. Dickinson is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst-holding the appointment of adjutant, N.Z. Cyclist Battalion. (January 1, 1919.) ' NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY. Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (dated January 27, 1919): 2/2826 Driver (temp. Bombardier) C. E. Gihnore, 2/821 B.S.M. S. G. Godfrey, 7/2133 Sergeant'E. T. Reading, 35,598 Sergeant (temp. IJ.S.M.) A. R. Andrews, 2/2359 Sergeant L. L; Barker, 2/1753 Corporal M. W. Heaviin, '1/691 A.-nombardier R. G. Hurt, 2/3009 Sergeant'T. Bfarray, 13,230 Driver E. D. Reidy, 2/1701 Sergeant E. J. Spencer 2/1409 B.S.M. J. H. Taplin, D.C.M., 212583 Gunner W. L. Booth, 2'/2598 Gunner (tejnp. Bombardier) A. C. Cooke, M.M., 17,830 Corporal J. G. Elliott, 2/2989 Gunner H. A. Fanselow, 2/071 Sergeant B. H. Heath; 12,708 Sergeant W. H. Jen. kins, 2/2172 Sergeant J. J. Kean, 24,515 Driver W. St. G. U,«Wilson. Captain W. E. Eanishaw is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major (now Lieutenant-Colonel) C. Sommerville, D.5.0., appointed to command 2nd Brigade. (December 27, 1918.) Tho undermentioned nro granted the temporary rank of captain (January 1, 1919): Lieutenant (Actinjf Captain) W. J. Hicke, M.M., whilst holding the appointment of adjutant, N.Z.F.A.. Reserve Depot; Lieutenant (Acting i Captain) G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., whilst lioldin<r Hie appointment of adjutant, Ist, Brigade; Lieutenant (Acting Captain) R. F. Vial, whilst holding the appointment of adjv.tant, 3rd Brigade: Lieutenant (Acting Captain) J. Mayor, M.C. whilst holding lhi> appointment of adjutant. 2nd Brigade; Lieutenant (Actin? Captain) A. .T. Coutts, whilst holdinjr the appointment of adjutant of N.Z.D.A.C. NEW ZEALA.ND ENGINEERS. Field Companies. Lieutenant R.' F. Bale to be adjutant, N.Z. Training Units and Depots in E»ypt, vice Lieutenant K. L. Stewart, N\Z.S.C, relinquishes the appointment and is granted the acting tank of captain whilst so employed. (December 24, '2nd Lieutenant D. R. MnnsfieM lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. (January 28, 1919.) 4/102 a Corporal F. J. Hcdgson, M.M., to be 2nd lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. . (January 27, J919.) Signal Services. Lieutenant T. G. Hintqn, from being seconded for duty with Signal Squadron, ■V and N.Z. Mounted Division, to command N.Z.M.R. Brigade Signal Troop, vice Lieutenant R. T. G. Patrick, M.C, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation (December 7, 1918.) ' aucklanFregiment. Lieutenant W. C. Mackay to be adjutant. Ist Battalion,' vice Captain W. P. Gray, M.C. returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, and is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. (January 15, 1919.) Lieutenant H. L. King, M.C, to be (idititant, 2nd Battalion, vico Lieutenant G. A. Tuck. M.C.;- returning to Zealand for demobilisation, and is granted tlie temporary rank of captain whilst m> employed. (January 15, 1919.) The undermentioned to Ire lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. (January 81, 1919):—2nd .bieutonant L G. Hill. 2nd Lieutenant 11. R. Stewart. Tlin undermentioned to lie 2nd lieutenants, sutiornumerary to establishment. (January 27, 1919): — 12/1881 Sergeant F. Y Barrat, 36,777 Sergeant R L. Foots, HIM Corporal N. Hnllelt, 28.592 Corporal R Mackay. 5/-130 Sergeant J. E. Moffitt, M.M.. 12/2434 C.Q.M.S. N. M, Parkinson, 12/«'s Sergeant J. A. P.-Ruff, M.M., 13/41 L-Serseant J. Dawson, 12/3H28 C.S.M. E. J Donald 13/1015 a S.-Sergeant A. L. Jones. 14,507 C.S.M.. C. W. Twinamn, 5C43 Private J. S. Wnyte. Lieutenant A. K. Robertehaw 16 granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding Ist L.T.M. Battery, ''vice r.iHitcnant C T. Natusch, Wellington Rpeiment. (November 2G, 1918.) Tho undermentioned arc granted tho tvinimrnry rank of captain /January 1, l'.'li!)— '. 'Lieutenant (Aoting-Cap(aiti) G. A. Tiiclc. whilst holding the appointment oi iidiiitont. 2«d Battalion. .._„,. Lieiiloiiaiit (Acting Captain) H. Tippin>' while!; holding the npiwintment of ad in taut, "C" Group, N.Z.E.F., Torl"l!;Vulenant (Acting Captain) R. I'. WorW whilst holding' the anpoinhnent of m! infant. N.Z. Reception Camp. Lieutenant (Acting Cnpt.iui) )-,. A. Forlilt. M.C. whilst ho (liiw the nppoin - if.pnt of adintn.Pt Auckland Detachment, "A" GiOTiD. N.Z.E.F., Ming.

CANTERBUKY KEGIMHN'L'. 2nd Liontonnnr R. C. Bcveridsfo to bo anbtermastH'. 3rd 'laitalion, vice ana-Lieutenant I , - S.. AWs . moceed-D-l overseas. (Dccemljor IG, I'JIB.) 2ud G. A. Hamilton to be

lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Keaulation 13. (January 31, ifll'J.) • The undermentioned to bo '2m\ lieutenants supcriiumerary to establishment. (Jaiiuan- 27, 1919):—6/3594 C.S.M. N. J. A damson. 24,122 Sergeant W. Allen, G/2380 Sergeant P. M. Cade, 11/2971 Serjeant F. D. Carter, M.M., 0/2973 C.Q.M.S. .1. S. Clarkson, 6/G59 Sergeant E. h. Jenkinson, 23/1764 Sergeant W. D. Neill, 2/10 M Sergeant 11. E. Winter, 0/4194 S.S'eraoant C- II- Amos. 10,321 Sergeant A. Maddison. 24/1773 Sergeant I. W. O'Connor. 0/2807 Serpfcnnt C. L. Williams, 5/111 Artificer W. M. Angus, 5/881! L.-Corporal C. Gerrard. Lieutenant (Acting Captain) W. R. Lascellos is granted the temporary rank of canlain whilst holding the appointment of ndiutant, 'Canterbury Detachment, "A" Group, N.Z.E.F.,/Sling. (January 1. 1919.) OTAGO BKGIMENT. The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. hegulfttion IS. (January 31, 1919)-.-2nd Lieutenant ((. H. Scddon, M.C, 2nd Lieutenant L. H. Itowe. Till! nndejracntioned to be ?nd lieutenants, siipeftunmrary to establishment. (January 27, 1919):— 5/3-IKS Sergeant H. C ArmsiroiiK, 8/1052 feryoant J. V Coughlan 8/:lO7 Corporal U. Dobiiie, 50,919 Corporal J. Ilailigan, 10/:i323 C.Q.M.S. F. R, Hodse, 8/3641 §crgvimt T. B. Johnson, S/17G5 Rerßcant E. Kennelly (temp. CS M ) 8/1772 Sergeant R. Leckie, 24,414 Serwant A. E. Stevens, 30,0)6 C.S.M. P. G. Withers. 8/149S Sergeant R.W. Harvey, 40,016 Corporal C. D. Lawless, 8/-U8 Sevaeant W. P. Morrin, M.M., S/3373 Scr-Kc-ant 0. A. Nelson, 17/167 Nrgeunt, P. Robertson. Pi'3B29 Sergeant W. t. Tliomp6on o-i 422 Sergeant N. L. i. Wood. r./2531 L.-Cnrpornl J. L. Faulkner. The undermentioned are grunted the temporary rank o£ captain. (January 1, Lieutenant (Acting Captain) G. Good, whilst holding the appointment of adiutnnt, 2nd Uattalioi.. Lieutenant (Acting Captain). A. b • M'Keown. \i\\\bi. holding the- appointment of adjutant, Ist .Battalion. WELLINGTON REGIMENT. Maior (te;nD. Lieutenant-Colonel) E. 0. ClitPiiey. N a.S.C, cea6es to 1» attached for duty with the Senior Officers' School, j'llriershot. (January Ib, 131!).) Lieutenant 11. T. M ; Fathers, returninff to New Zealand lor demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster. 2nd Battalion. (January. 1, 1919.) Lieutenant H. F. Arkwright to he attached for duty with the Repatriation Records Office, Winchester. (January 31, iniQ \ ' The undermentioned to be lieutenants, tin'der provisions of. N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13': 2nd Lieutenant- L. O. Fitzmaunce (Dccembsr 26, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant , H. Pettit, M.C (January 31, 1919); 2nd Lieutenant J. Wilkins (January 31, 1919). The undermentioned, having beeu appointed Grade I instructors under tho N.Z.E.F. education-scheme, to bo 2wl lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. and are granted the temporary rank of captain whilst bo employed! 60,231 Private (temp. Sergeant) W. if Tuck (December 1, 1918), 52,035 Sapper N.. G'l January 18. 1919), 05,311. Sergeant T. BrUe (January Iβ, 1919), 45,032 hereeant D. L. Cameron (January 18, 191J , 52,823 Private (temp- R ; Vines (January 18, 1919, 74,148 Private (temp. Sergeant) W. J. Bishop (JamiMy .18, 1919), 12/3929 Sergeant 1. D. Harty TWiindermentioncd to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to • establishment (January 27,1919): 10/3199 Sergeant-Major R. A. Bovd, D.C.M.. -10/2556 Private B. A. Collins, M.M., 10/3458 S.-Sergeaut (Acting CS M D. Galbraith, 39,841 Pnvatj H. L - . Lewis, 5/792 Sergeant G. A. Luom, in/i'W> S«rcant M. Mncaskill, D.C.M., » SeS D. C. MacPhail 10/4415 pU C Maynard, 10,330 Corporal G H. Stephens, 10/584 Sergeant J. fctinM)'n 10/4010 Cornoral H. L. ■ Warner, 1.-Sergeant S. S- Birii, 11/1321 SerKcan S. I, Gyde, 10/2433 S.-SergeantG \. Hayden, 10/1202 C.S.M J. Hughe,, 111/1303 Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.] [ L-'% it'Nicol, 11/599 Squadron S.M. \V. /•■ °> Mornn,' 10/429 CS.M. DA. Miu.ro, 10/402 Sergeant (tomp. C.S.M.) 1. A. O'Rullivan, 10/2290 Sergeant CN. Reid, 32,004 Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) I. J. Revnoldfi, 11,951 Sergeant H; L. Rule, 10/3142 C.S.M. 11. Yeo. . Major D. Kettle, M.C., is granted the ten Sorory rank of lieutenant-colone whilst Holding the ol A P M., N.Z.E.F. (January 28, W19.) The undermentioned are granted tho temporal rank of captain (January 1, 010)- Lieutenant (Acting Captain) D. COwan, whilst holding the appointment of adjutant, 2nd Battalion j Lieutamnt (Actin" Captain) R. Lowe, whilst hokUng the appointment of adjutant, let Battaliou.

NEW ZEALANDi RIFLE BBTQADB. Captain T. M. Wilkes. M.C., N,Z.b.U to 1 e D \ Q.M.G., N.Z.E.F. (France , and s attached to G-'H-Q., BJBJ., a, liaison officer for demobilisation. (January 20, Tieutenant (temp. Captain) 0. E. A. Randle' ceases to be attached for duty with a Forestry Company, R.E, and relinquishes the. temporary rank of captain. Tile*mder'mentione<Ho' be Sml'Heutennnts, supernumerary to establishment ( auuary 27, 1019): 23/1240 taart TWedircwood, 24/81! C.S.M. T. Clubb, a 2,031 Sonant A.' r! Bayly, 25/582 1,-Corporal H Blaikie, 22,627- Sergeant J. C. K. ClaiC 3J1354 C.S.JI. W. F. Cornell, »3<1'15 Sergeant I. George, 15,293 Sergeant U Hine. M.M.. 23(1134 Sergeant 1). C. Nixon, 15,955 Corporal D. Osborne, iW, 25/517 Sergeant G. T. Poole, 23/11,6 Servant T. C. Scott. 26/478 C.Q.M.S. H. Shaw, 20/1103 C.S.M. C. G. Tomliif n, MM ":j/309 S.-Sergennt C. J. Wallers, /1209 Choral W? P. Bell, 38,600 Serjeant A. G. F. Cooppr-Smith, 26,0a2 Rifleman (temp. Corporal) F. E., Coote, "3/196 C.Q.M.S. P. Edmond, 20,108 Sergeant W. Gumming, M.M., 25/429 Sergeant H C Frnser, d!c-.M., 22,021 Sergeant (tempi C.S.M.) W. B. Grace, 83/1091 Sergeant T. 44,853 Riflefnau N. M. TJethbi-idKe, 3/703 ■ (Corporal (temp. Sergeant C; H. Maddison, 14,127 Sergeant ,T. Morris, 22,704 Rifleman J. G. O'Connell, 24,404 Sergeant N. F. Rigby, 28,554 Sergeant O. Staito, M.M., 26jh29 L Sergeant C. HacK. King, 23/62G Serpeant C. Thelwall. / The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of captain. (.January 1, lAeutenant (Acting Captain) F. S. Gouldinß. M£.. whilst holding the apnoinlment of adjutant, 3rd Battalion. Lieutenant (Acting Captain) E. B. lidwards, whilst holding the appointment of adjutant, tth Battalion ; 2nd Lieutenant (Acting Captoin) I. &. Aickin. whilst holding the appointment of .idiutant, Ist Battalion. NEW ZEALAND MACHINE-GUN COUPS. Mounted Section. The undermentioned to be 2ml lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment:— 13/547 Squadron Sergeant-Major T. G. Bear (December 29, 1918), 13/613 Sergeant L. N. Roberts (December 30, 1018). Infantry Section. The undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. Mauuarr 27, 1919):—21,957 Sergeant A. J. Hareley. 10/2450 C.S.M. W. H. M'Lew, 15/2792 Scrcennt A. Munro, 25/794 Corporal W. M. O'Hara, 12/4538 Sergeant C. If-. Jeniison, 23,060 Sergeant J. Thompson. ,13.034 Corporal G. Palmer. Lieulonant (Acting Captain) G. R. Buttle is granted the temporary'rank of eantain whilst holding the appointment of'ndjutant, ]\ T ./i. Ma.chinc-Guu linttalion, (January 1, 1919.) Licnlenant (Acting Captain) E. M. Mackersev is granted the temporary rank of cautain whilfit holding' tho appointment of ndintant, Reserve Company. (.1 miliary 1, 1919.) Tho nmlormeiuioned, having deen appoin(otl Grade 1 instructors, iinder the. N.Ji.K.P. education scheme, ;ire granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. (January 13, 1919):—Lieutenant C. M. Smith, 2nd Licuteaant G. H. Haltersbv. D.U.M. NEW ZEALAND AKMY SJJRVICE COEl'ls. Captain H. Richards, 0.8. E., from buitur iiltarhed for duty,with a British t'<iHimtion. resumes command of tho mechanical transport (U.K.). (January 26. 1919.) Cfiplain M. W. Higgineon to be major, witb seniority next before Major G. R. ilutchinson. and remains seconded. (September 19. 1918.) Captain ,T. Hirschborg, from k.injj seconded for duty with the Royal Flying Corps, is placed on the N.B. Roll. (January 10, 191R.f