ON ACTIVE SERVICE

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10286, 22 May 1919, Page 6

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

RECENT PROMOTIONS -*£L OF OFFICERS IN THE FIELD. The following appointments, promo- ! lions, and transfers of officers on active ! service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved : - COMMANDS AND STAFF. Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary briga-dier-general) G. S. Richardson, C. LI., C. C.8.E., p.s.c., B ; N.Z.S.C.. returning to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the appointment of 0.0. i/o Administration, N.Z.E.F., and the command of G.0.C., N.Z.E.F. in U.K. Lieutenant - Colonel (temporary briga-dier-general) C AV. Me]vill, C.M.G.. D. p.s.c., N.Z.S.C., to bo G.O. i/c Administration, N.Z.E.F., and G.0.C.. N.Z.E.F. in U.K.. vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary brigadier-general) G. S. Richardson, C. 8., C.M.G., C.E.E., p.s.c., g.. N.Z.S.C., relinquishing the appointment and command. Brevet-Colonel (temporary briga.liergeneral) G. N. Johnston, C.M.G., D. 5.0., , R.A., to command tho New Zealand I Division on the departure of MajorGeneral Sir A. H. Bussell, K.C.8., K.C.M.G. ’’Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. E. Heaton Ehodes, Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, was attached to headquarters. New Zealand and Australian Division, from October 6th, 1915, to March 21st, 1916. AUCKLAND MOUNTED RIFLES. Captain AY. AY. Averill relinquishes the appointment of adjutant to squadron duties. Lieutenant S. C. Reid, 'M.C., from quartermaster, to adjutant, vice Captain AV. AV. Averill, relinquished the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Lieutenant W. Austin, from signalling officer, to be quartermaster, vice Lieutenant S. C. Reid, M.C., appointed adjutant, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Second-Lieutenant A. R. Dunning to be signalling officer, vice Lieutenant AY. Austin, appointed quartermaster. Second-Lieutenant (temporary captain; J. C. Self to he lieutenant. The undermentioned to be second-lieu-tenants 13/3-10 Sergeant M. Gilbert. M. and 12/261 S.Q.M.S. W. P. Macey. Lieutenant (temporary captain) T. AV. Aiokin relinquishes the temporary rank of captain, on Lieutenant R. C. Chapman rejoining from hospital. Lieutenant (temporary captain) H. M. Rorke relinquishes the temporary i ank of captain on Captain AY. W, Averill resuming squadron duties. Captain W. Haeata is granted the Temporary rank of maj or whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major H. AV. Smith, to England on leave. WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES. • Lieutenant - Colonel J. H. Whyte, D. 5.0., D.C.M.', N.Z.S.C., is placed on the N. Roll.

Captain (hon. major) A. IT. Wilkie relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, and is seconded for duty with N.Z.E.P., War Records Section. Second-Lieutenant B. E. Scholes, M.C., to bo quartermaster," vice Captain (.bon. major) A. H. Wilkie, relinquishes the appointment, to date December 29th. ISIS, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Captain E. Maclntyre relinquishes the appointment of adjutant. Lieutenant W. Ricketts, D.C.M., to he 'adjutant, vice Captain E. Maclntyre, and is granted the acting ' rank of captain whilst so employed. Second-Lieutenant L. K. G. Ball to bo A.D.C, to G.0.C., N-Z.M.R. Brigade, vice Lieutenant A. F. Meldrnm, relinquished the appointment. 11/85 Sergeant E. E. MacGregor to be second-llentenant. Major A. F. Batchelar is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel and appointed to command the regiment, rice Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Whyte, D. 5.0., D.C.M.. N.Z.S.C., to Base for .Medical Board. Captain P. J. Cotton is granted the temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major A. FBatchelar, granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel and' appointed t‘command the regiment. Lieutenant C. B. Easther is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a squadron, vice Captain P. J. Cotton', granted the temporary rank of major. ■ Lieutenant E. R. Black, M.C., is granted the temporary ’ rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a squadron, vice Captain I. B. Crnickshank to Base for Medical Board. Lieutenant A. Holland is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a squadron, i ice Major J. B. Davis, appointed temporary second in command of the regiment. Captain B. Levien, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major A. «• Wilder, D. 5.0., M.C. Lieutenant C. B. Easther performed tho duties of quartermaster, vice Captain Chon* maior) A, H Wilkie, seconded for duty with N.Z.E.F. War Records Section, from November 29th, 1918, to December 29th, 1918 (inclusive). CYCLIST BATTALION.

2-1841 C.S.M.G. B. Baker, D.C.M.. M.M to be second-lieutenant. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Captain W. J. Hicks. M.M from adjutant, N.Z.P.A. Reserve Depot, to bo adjutant, "D” Group, N-Z.L.I'., Sutton Coldfield. , . Tho undermentioned to be majors: Captains G. Lyon. M.C.. vice Major D. E Gardner, D.S.U., seconded; H. IN. Webster, vice Major E. H. Northcroft, seconded as assistant director ot education (U.K.). • ' The undermentioned to bo captains Lieutenant (acting-captain) W. J. Hicks M.M., vice Captain F. W. Reed, placed on the N.Z. Roll, and retains the appoint, ment of adjutant. N.Z.F.A. Reserve DoP °Lieutenant W. Pollard, vice .Lieutenant (acting-captain) W. J. Hicks, M.M., pro : moted and retaining the appointment oi adjutant., ... T _ Lieutenant (temporary captain) J. P. E. Veale, vice OWjbr ACH. W. Lvendon. seconded. _ A' _ , , occcmU-licutenant L- V. Lawrence to be lieutenant. .... T Lieutenant (temporary captain) A. J. Coutts, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant. N.Z.D.A.0.. but retains his temporary rank. Second-lieutenant B. G. Anderson to bo adjutant, N.Z.D.A.C., vice Lieutenant (temporary captain) A. J. Coutts, relinquished the appointment, and as granted the temporary rang of captain whilst I so employed. Lieutenant (temporary captain) Q. B. Parkinson, K.N.Z.A., relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant, Ist .Brigade, and tho temporary rank of captain on ueir.g jxjsted to a battery.' Lieutenant A. J. Field, from orderly officer. Ist Brigade, to bo adjutant, Ist Brigade, vice Lieutenant Q. B. Parkin, son, R.N.Z.A., relinquished the appointment, and is granted tho temporary rank Of captain whilst so employed. Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary colonel) F. Symon, C.M.G., D. 5.0., R.N.Z.A., relinquishes tho temporary rank of colonel on return to duty of Brevet-Colonel (temporary brigadier-general) G. N. Johnson, C.M.G., D. 5.0., R.A. Major C. N. Newman, D. 5.0.. is granted tho temporary rank of lieutenantcolonel whilst commanding Ist Brigade,

vice Lieutenant-Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G. D. 5.0., E.N.Z.A., granted temporary rank of colonel, to date December 14th, 1913, and relinquishes the temporal,v rank of lieutenant-colonel on oj the appointment by Symon, C.M.G., D. 5.0., R.N.Z.A. Lieutenant A. T. AVilliams, returning to Now Zealand fqr relinquishes the appointment of A.D.C. to G.0.C., New Zealand Division. The undermentioned to be eecond-icu-tenants 11,'Mil Corporal IT. llorrobm. 16321 Sergeant E. Lush. 9/1323 Sergeant A. G., McDonald, 2/3062 Corporal 0. H. Orr. 2,'2761 Sergeant P. F. Stratford. 17253 Corporal (acting-sergeant) C. B. Evans, 3/2991 Driver L. D. Foster, 2V124 Bomhardier (temporary corporal) P. R. Graham, 2/2420 Gunner C. AV. Grubb, 7/631 Sergeant W. H. . Hall. 43145 Driver R. Ale Niven, 17/183 Corporal F. Smith, 9'2006 Sergeant G. P. Williamson, 17595 Sergeant T. Battersby, 15933 Driver G. Samuel. Lieutenant L. S. Davis is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a detachment on board a transport. i.ie.utenant F. F. Reid is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting ns adjutant of a transport. ENGINEERS. FIELD COMPANIES.

Lieutenant (lemporary captain) E. D* Clough relinquishes the temporary rank oi captain on Lieutenant \V. S. Lae reAV. S. Laois granted teiUitorary rank oi captain viuilst acting as second in command ot a company. Lieutenant H. M. Ciaik is granted tho temporary rank of captain wnust DiO.ved as barrack and "works office , "A’’ Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling. Lieutenant H. A. Lockington 13 °f’7 oouited second m command, Ist l- eia Squadron, A. and N.Z. Mounted Diviitiion. and is granted Cue letup- l ary rank of captain whilst so employed. SIGNAL SERVICES. Lieutenant (temporary major) E. Marsden, returning to New Zealand tor demoralisation. ceases to bo seconded on ceasing to command a fieul survey company, R.E.. but retains his temporary rank * AUCKLAND REGIMENT. Captain F. A. Taylor, discharged in tlagLaud. is struck mi the Strength ot tno N.Z.E.F’. „ ~, Lieuleaaiic-Colonel AA . AV. Alderman, C. D.S.U., rejoining the A.i.F. Staff, is struck off the strength of tne N.Z.E.Ir. _ , , , Major J. G. Coates, M.C., to be second in command. Ist Eattauou, vice Major tj. H. Orr. D.S.G., to England on duty. Captain (temporary major) J. G. Coates. M.C.; to be major, vice Major E. bherson, X.D.. killed in action. Tho undermentioned to be captains:— Lieutenant (temporary captain) N. E. Walker, vice Captain (temporary major) J. G. Coates. M.C.. promoted. Lieutenant S. T. Seddon, M.C., vice Captain C. T. Coboumo, struck off the strength as ‘’missing, believed killed/ and remains seconded for special »etEieutenant C. Oxenham, M.C., vice Lieutenant S. T, Seddon, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded. 4/505 S.Q.M.S. S. I. A. Clifford is transferred from N.Z. Engineers and promoted to be second lieutenant, and is seconded for duty at “B” Group, N.Z.E.F.. Codford. The undermentioned to be second lieutenants:—l2/3938 Sergeant E. G. Armstrong, 13/3000 S.M. L. F. Ash win, M.M., 26576 Sergeant C. B. Dowsing, M.M., 13/2940 Sergeant L. R. Stichbury 12/2160 Sergeant D. AVouldes. 12/*2617 C.S.M. H, H. BrickeU. 12/1168 Sergeant A. E. Carlaw. 3/481 Private N. F. Hutchinson, 26003 Sergeant L. E. Jordan, 3/96a S.S.M. D. J. McDonald. 12/3112 Sergeant K. AiV. Neeve, 2/2900 Gnnner A. J. Prescott, & 357 Driver E. Earlly. 2/218 Sergeant T. Goudie, 25704 Corporal L. C. Hanna. The undermentioned to be second ll ontenantsl3/GOl Corporal D. C. Bracey, 32505 C.S.M. L. A. Cammell, 12/3021 Sergeant W. E. Garry. 12/3033 Sergeant D. H. AV. Grubb. 23308 C.S.M. E. AV Harding, M.M 12/5924 C.S.M. A. N. Harold, 23/1673 Sergeant G. C. Hitchcock, 12/131 S.-Sergcant E. Hcrrohin, 12/2333 Sergeant O. W. Howe. M.M.. 21/1699 Sergeant E. S. Judson, V.C.. D.C.M., M.M., 30543 Sergeant W. V. Price. M.M., 12/276 C.S.M. C. P. Roberts?. 10470 Driver B. E. Captain C. Ingram, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, Ist Battalion. Second lieutenant N. McL. Carr to he quartermaster. Ist Battalion, vice Captain C. Ingram, M.C., relinquished the appointment and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst no employed. Second Lieutenant H. J. Manning to be assistant 17.3-0. (A) at N.Z.E.F 1 . Headquarters, London. Captain C. Ingram. M.C., is granted tho temporary rant of major whilst anting ns second in command of a battalion.

Captain J. E. H. Mewett, M.C., is granted tho temporary rank of major whilst employed on special duty with “B” Group. N.Z.E.F., Codford. WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

Captain C. C. Gilbert ceases to be attached to the R.A.F.

Captain (temporary major) E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of second in command, "B” Group, N.Z.E.F.. Codford. but retains tho temporary rank of major. Lieutenant L. M. Dixon, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes tho appointment of brigade transport officer, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Captain A. J. Glasson, returned to Now Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of brigade bombing, gas and wiring instructor, “A” Group. N.Z.E.F., Sling. Captain F S. Varnham, M.C to be staff captain. Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Captain H. Holdcrness, M.C.. N.Z. Rifle Brigade, relinquished the appointment. and is seconded whilst so employed Tho undermentioned to be captains:— Lieutenant D. Cowan, vice Captain F. 8. Varnham, M.C., appointed staff captain, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant (temporary captain) C. A. L. Treadwell, vice Captain D. Cowan, appointed adjutant 2nd Battalion, and remains seconded as Officor-in-Charge Legal Inquiry Office, Administrative Headquarters.

Lieutenant J. T. Dallinger. M.C., rice Lieutenant (temporary captain) C. A. L. Treadwell, promoted and remaining seconded, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Lieutenant F. C. Chaytor, vice Lieutenant ,T. T. Ballinger, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded, and remains seconded as assistant instructor, 22nd Corps, Lewis Gun School.

Lieutenant (temporary captain) H. It. Biss, vice Lieutenant F. C. Chaytor, promoted and -remaining seconded. Second-Lieutenant A. W. Lalfortv to he lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.T3.F. ■Regulation 36, with seniority next before Lieutenant C. A. Lo Leivre. 10396 Corporal G. H. Stephens to ho second-lieutenant.

The undearmentioned to bo secondlieutenants:- 10/243 Sergeant S. H. Dixon. 22238 Sergeant M. '-T. Forde, D.C.M.. 10/2632 S.-Sergeant C. A. Harries, 10/3317 Sergeant F. King. M.M., 40332 Corporal ,T. A. MacLeod. ,12331 Sergeant Jh G. Shearer. 10/223- S.-JSergeant A. C. Taylor. 10/192 Sergeant A. L. Tressidsr, 13307 Sergeant W. B. Ainsworth. 10/3476 C.S.M. W. Barffh. M.M., 10/3233 Sergeant A. IF. Dew, 10/693 Q.M.S. W. Fvorisa, 10/3115 Corporal (temporary sergeant) A. M. Vile, Private W. R. McCallum, 23121 Private A. H. Russell, 10/4442 Private R. 11. Rawnsley. The undermentioned to he second-lieu-tenants 10, 1 2850 Sergeant C. A. Barlccr, 11773 Private D. liveries, 10/1242 C.O.M.S. 3. M. Goldup. 10/2950 Sergeant J. G. Grant, V.C., 5/234 Sergeant B. Grosvenor. 10/1507 Sergeant A, 3. Gunnell, 10/810 Sergeant H. V.- Harrison, WV, Sergeant V. jir. Itawtho—»». 101257 S.-S"rgcn:it -I IV. ‘Holmes. 10 1 259 Sergeant T. C. Donkins, 3C151 Sergeant IV. XI. Jary, 15732

C. A. R. Jensen, M.M., 10/513 Scri geant T. J. Lloyd, 15/138 Sergeant H. .McCormick, 9/958 Sergeant J. F. Me Kenney, 10/3670 Sergeant J. McLcary, 23844 Sergeant 11. L. Marbrook, 11/337 Arm.Sergeant AV. A. Mason, 10428 Sergeant L. G. Moss, 10 2326 C.S.M. H. J. Sommers. 6/369 Sergeant H. M. Thomason, M.M., 10/2782 Sergeant IV G. Tott, M.M., 3/618 Private H. Raine. 4-1993 Sergeant H. J. Brown, having been appointed a Grade 1 instructor, uniter the N.Z.E.F. education scheme, to bo second-Uentciiant, supernumerary to establishment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. , quo undermentioned, retransferred from the R.A.F., are taken on the strength of the N.Z.E.F. in the rank of second-lieutenantl2Bl4 Driver C. 11. D. McLeod, and 5/17D Artificer M. Shaw. RIFLE BRIGADE. Captain S. D. Rogers. M.C.. returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, ceases to bo seconded for duty with headquarters, XXII. Corps. , Second-lieutenant E. J. Richards, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F 1 . Captain H. Holderuess, M.C.. to England for staff course, relinquishes the appointment of staff captain, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade. , ’ _ Captain It. Eastgate. M.8.E., relinquishes tho appointment ;■ of quartermaster, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Captain C. J. BL Davidson, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. relinquishes the appointment of assistant instructor, 11. Army Musketry School.

Lieutenant A. M, Gouldiug, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of brigade gas officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade. Captain D. Kennedy. D. 5.0.. M.C., to oe A.P.M., ”D” Group, N-Z.E.F., Sutton Coldfield. ’ The undermentioned relinquish their appointments upon reorganisation of New Zealand Division: —Lieutenant AT. Marshall, transport officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and Second-lieutenant C. A. Stringer, bombing officer. 3rd N.Z. (Rifles') Brigade. Lieutenant (temporary captain) G. B. Brunton, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes appointment of instructor. 11. Army School, but retains Ilia temporary rank. Lieutenant I. P. Grant to be captain, vice Captain P. E. A. Salmon, seconded, and ceases to bo seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. The undermentioned to bo secondlieutenants :-w23/700 Sergeant E. J. Campbell, 23/1029 C.S.M. L. T. Daniell, D.C.M., 24/415 Sergeant E. F. Eagar,. 12166 Sergeant C. W. Fitzgerald, 26/301 Sergeant T. J. French, 24/796 Sergeant H. B. Hodson, 25/120 Sergeant J. G. Jarvis, 26/822 C. D. M. Jervis, 24/1108 Sergeant A. E. Lecky, 12212 Lance-sergeant T. Long. 14854 Sergeant P. .P. O’Malley, 25/351 Sergeant J. A. Reid, 21/1181 Sergeant J. Robinson, 15981 C.S.M. F. R. Slevin. 25/1228 C.S.M. - R. P. Smyth, 24/323 Sergeant B. A. Wilkie, 23/35 Sergeant C. Burgess, 25/601 Sergeant D. E. Carrnthers, 26/733 Sergeant A. K. Ooley. D. 1/211 Sergeant N. O. Ebbett, 24/747 Sergeant G. L. Elmbranoh, 23/752 Sergeant A, Forsyth, 33081 C.S.M. L. R. Hamilton. M.M., 3/1171 Private L. A. Kyle, M.M., 28/608 Sergeant N. McAlister. 26/887 Sergeant T. Paecoe, 26/617 C.Q.M.S. S. A. Power. 24/1486 Q.M.S. E. A, Sloan. 25/1033 C.Q.M.S. N B Spencer, 32571 Sergeant W E. Tucker, 24/927 Sergeant I. C. Walters, 111387 Driver F. H. Wilson 12/3926 C.S.M. C. J. Wingrove, 28/981 Lance-Corporal (temporary sergeant) J. FA Callanan. 6/620 Sergeant J. P. Downey 25/938 Sergeant F. Bower, M.M., to be second lieutenant.

The undermentioned to bo second lieutenants;—4o4Bs Snrgeant A. I. Batty, 25/490 Sergeant H. G. Carter. 39420 Sergeant C. Q. Davidson, 24349 Sergeant FA Davidson. 24/738 Sergeant J. L. Dewar, M.M., 25/425 Sergeant E; G. Downie. 36742 Sergeant E. S. Eiilinghnm, 18645 Sergeant AV. H. H. Foster. 26/75 CjS.M. K. B. Gotnard. 24/153 Rifleman T. A, Gouldiug. 11048 Lance-Corporal H. S. Jones. 24/213 Sergeant H. J. Laurent. V.C., 24/215 Rifleman A. L. Lindsay, 23/217 Sergeant T. A. McGowan. 24/510 Sergeant J. G. Markham. 38197 Corporal A. S. J. Merrick, 25/817 C.S.M. J. H. Robertson, 23/586 S.-Sergeant O. liollo, 23/22/9 Corporal C. B. Shine (temporary sergeant), 25764 Sergeant I J . A. Tnompson, M.M., 14884 Sergeant W. Timmins. M.M., 28835 C. H. A. Ward, 36304 C.S.M. G. F. VYebstor. M.C., a3/H»4 Sergeant R. White. 11/400 Lance-Corporal tt. H. AA'iliiama. 26,051 Sergeant W. J. Williamson, D. 23/1239 Sergeant C. AVfison. D.C.M.

Captain (temporary major) W. F. Foiv-ds, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major on Major 9. Murpny being posted to the battalion. Second Lieutenant (temporary captain) T. R. Aickin, returning to Now Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant. Ist Battalion, but x-etains his temporary rank. Captain T. M. Wilkes. M.C., N.Z.S.C., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst holding the appointment of D.A.Q.M.G.. N.Z.B.F. (Franco). Second Lieutenant It. W’hiteaeld. M.C.. is granted the temporary rank of captain. vice Lieutenant C. N. Eabone, relinquished tho temporary rank. Second Lieutenant L. S. Thompson is wanted tho temporary rank of captain, vice Captain J. Russell, M.C., to England on duty.

Lieutenant (temporary captain) O. E. A, Randle, returning- to New Zealand for demobilisation, ceaaes to .be attached for duty with a Forestry Company, R. 8., but retains hia temporary rank. ,

MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION. Lieutenant H. S. Montgomery-is granted the temporar? rank of captain whilst holding the appointment of quartermaster. MACHINE GUN CORPS. Mounted Section. Second Lieutenant G. Ball to be lieutenant;. . Captain (temporary major) T. McCarroll relinquishes tho temporary rank of major, and temporary command of Ist N.Z. Mainline Gun Squadron, on Major A. C. Kinman rejoining from hospital. Lieutenant (temporary captain) W. Cobb. M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain, and temporary appointment of second in command, Ist N.Z. Machine Gun Squadron, on Captain T. MoCarroll resuming the appointment. Captain T. McGarroli commanded the Ist N.Z. Machine Gun Squadron from November Oth, 1918, to December 27th 1918. ’ INFANTRY SECTION. Lieutenant J. H. Gosset to be quartermaster. N.Z. Machine Gun Battalion, vice Lieutenant W. H. D. Coltman, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. Second Lieutenant P. Kennedy to be quartermaster, reserve company, vice Lieutenant (temporary captain) E. A. P. Cockroft. relinquished the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. The undermentioned to be second lieutenants. —9/1460 Private A. S. McKenzie. 255C97 Sergeant G. J. MdNaught, 9/3388 Sergeant P. Nicoll. 25/G79 Sergeant F. J. Sherwood. 3/756 Sergeant S. D. Barr, M.M.. 2190 S C.Q.M.S. A. C. Duke, 9/104J Sergeant V. Fletcher. D.C.M. The undermentioned. retransferred from the R.A.F.. is taken on tho strength of tho N.Z.B.P. in the rank of second lieutenant.—2929s Private J. It. Sutcliffe. Captain L. S. Cimino is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major L. M. Tnglls, M.C., acting as second in command of tho N.Z. Machine Gun Batta. lion. Lieutenant E. A; P. Cockroft is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst holding tho appointment of quartermaster, reserve company. ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Major M. W. Higginson, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, ceases to be attached for duty to Central Purchase Board. B.E.F. f-ptnin .T. .T. \Vns« to be supply officer, "D" Group. N.Z.E.F.. Sutton Coldfie’ii. Ciru.ain M. W. Horton, returning to Now Zealand for /demobilisation, rc-

linquishes the appointment of adjutant, N.Z. divisional train. Lieutenant J. H. Sharp to be adjuvant, N.Z divisional train, vice Captain M; AV. Horton, relinquished the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Tho undermentioned to be captains:— Lieutenant G. G. Stephenson, vice Cap. tain IV H. Anderson. M.C., promoted. Lieutenant J. Craig, vice .Captain G. G. fticpkenson. placed on the N.Z, roll. Lieutenant J. H. Harvey, vice Lieut enant A. M. AVoodward. reliquishcd the temporary rank of captain. Second Lieutenant (temporary lieutenant) E. N. A’alpv to bo lieutenant. Lieutenant J. W. F. Cahill is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst employed as supply and transport officer. “A” Group. N.Z.E.F.. filing. MEDICAL CORPS.

Lieutenant B. H. Bryant, having com Dieted the prescribed period of service, to bo captain. . .... Major H. M. Buchanan is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst commanding Uo. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, vice Lieutenant-Colonel G. Homo. 0.8. E., commanding No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital.' , Major C. V. A. Baigent is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst acting as 5.M.0.. “B Group, N.Z.E.F.. Codford. . Captain A. S. Addison, M.C., is granted tho (temporary rank of major whilst acting as 5.M.0., N.Z. Rifle Brigade, reserve depot.

ARMY NURSING SERVICE. 22/242 Staff Nurse 0. H. Ingles, having resigned at her own request, is struck off the strength' of the N.Z.E.F. The undermentioned to be sie-ers 22/427 Staff Nurse E. P. James and 22/429 Staff Nurse R. E. Garner. DENTAL CORPS. Major F. P. Tymons is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. N.' Eishwonh. returning to New Zealand on duty, to date December 10th. 191 S. and relinquishes such temporary rank on arrival from New -Zealand Lieutenant-Colonel T. A. Hunter.: C. 8.8. / Major F. P. Tymons, to be Deputy Director of Dental Services, N.Z.E.F.,, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Eichworth, returning to New'Zealand on duty. VETERINARY CORPS.

49310 'Proper E. Russell, having been appointed a grade I. instructor, under the N.Z.E.F. education scheme, to be second lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS. 15/1117 Conductor , A. GUmour to he second lieutenant.