IN THE FIELD

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 237, 25 June 1918, Page 6

IN THE FIELD

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS THE LATEST LISTS . NUMEROUS COMMISSIONSGRANTED The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the following officers on active servico with the Now Zealand Expeditionary Force have been approved :— Otago Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant R. J. E. Smith, having l>een declared hy a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 3d. Dated February 20, 1918. New Zealand Cyclist Corps. The undermentioned are-transferred to the corps from the units and with the seniority shown. Dated February 20, 11)18 :— vSecond Lieutenant H. A. Highet, Canterbury Regiment; dated January 13, 1918. ,Second Lieutenant 1). G. Cody, Otago Regiment; dated April 2<i, 1917. New Zealand Field Artillery. Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Ballard, R.A., rejoined a British unit.' is struck olt the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated January 10, 1918. Lieutenant G. • F. Johnston, having "•been absent from his unit pfF duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated October 10, 191.7. Lieutenant-Colonel F. Synion, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.N.Z.A., to command a brigade, vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Ballard, R.A., rejoined British Array. Dated January 10, 1918 Lieutenant W. J.. Hicks; M.M., .relinquishes the appointment of orderly officer, Ist Brigade, on return to duty with a battery. Dated October 11,1917. ' Socond Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) R. E. Bennett, JLC., to be orderly officer, Ist Brigade, vice Lieutenant. W. J. Hicks, M..M. Dated October 11, 1917. Lieutenant (temporary Captain) F. J. W. Stallnrd, M.C., froir commanding heavy trench mortar battery to com-, niand a medium trench mortar battery, and retains the temporary rank of captain while so employed, to complete establishment. Dated February IG, 1918. Lieutenant L. S. Carmichael, M.C.. to command a medium trench moTtar battery, and is grantid .the temporary rank of captain, while so employed, to complete establishment. Dated February 16, 1918. , Lieutenant (temporary Captain) R. Irvine, R.N.Z.A., relinquishes the temporurv rank of captain. Dated January IS, 1918. ■ Npw Zealand • Engineers. Field Companies. Lieutenant (temporary Captain) C. W. Salmon, D.C.M., to be captain, supernumerary to establishment, and is transferred to N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion, Datsd February 14, 1918. 1 .Lance-Corporal ~H. Linklater to be second lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. Dated February 24, 1918. Signal Services. Second Lieutenant J. M'G. Craig is transferred from Auckland Regiment with seniority next before Second Lieutenant T. G. Rintoh. Dated February 2S, 1918. S'econd Lieutenant S. Joyce is transferred to Wellington Regiment. Dated February 28, ?918. Lieutenant N. Brindley, having been absent from his unit, olt duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 3-1. Dated December 31, 1917. Lieutenant (temporary Captain) F. C. Hubbard relincuishes command of N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot and the temporary rank of captain. Dated February 21, 1918. Lieutenant W. F. Stilwell. M.C., to command N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot, vice Lieutenant F. C. Hubbard, and is granted the temporary rank of captain while bo employed. Dated February 21, 1918. The undermentioned to be second lieutenants supernumerary to establishment (dated February 28,1918):— Sergeant L. J. Poff and Sergeant F. W. Aickm. , Tunnelling Company. Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) H. TVavkinson to be i captain, to complete estabi lishment, and retains the appointment of adjutant. Dated February 15, 1918. Auckland Regiment.

Second Lieutenant W. P. Aitken, M.C., is retransferred from N.Z. Ritio Brigade with seniority next before Second Lieutenant'A. K. Robertsh.iw. Dated Feb ruary 28, 1918. Second Lieutenant L. M'G. Craig is transferred to' N.Z. Engineers, Signal Services. Dated February 28, 1918. The undermentioned are seconded for duty with a Light Trench Mortar Battery (dated February 22, 1918):—Second Lieutenant A. K. Robcrtshaw and Second Lieutenant A. D. Jack.

The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit, off duty, for four months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 3i:—Captain F, A.. Taylor, dated February -1, 1918; Lieutenant E. J. F. Fraser, dated February 4, 1918; Lieutenant H. IV. E. Coates, dated February 4, 1918; Lieutenant E. A. Harrison, dated January 17, 1918; Second Lieutenant T. E. Hickson, dated December 8, 1917; Second Lieutenant P. Williamson, dated October 24, 1917. Second Lieutenunt S. C. Hodg°s, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for gcneia.l service within twelve months, is seconded . under provisions of' N.Z.E.I' 1 . Regulation 3d. Dated February 11, 1918. Second. Lieutenant H. M. M'Adam, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Lewis sun officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. The undermentioned to be company commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, from dates shown Captain C. L. Knight, M.C., dated February 19, 1918; and Captain J. Evans, M.C., dated February 2S, 1918. Canterbury Regiment. Lieutenant J. G. C. Wales is rctraiisl'erred from JC.Z. -Rifle Brigade with seniority next before Lieutenant A. D. AVilkiei Dated February 28, 1918. Major R. Logan, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment'of brigade major, 4th IN .55. J n fan try brigade, end tenses to be seconded. Dated February 7, 1918. The undermentioned are transferred (o the units shown (dated February 26, 1918):—Second Lieutenant H. L. Cook to Otago Regiment, and Second Lieutenant W. J. Spratt to N./j. Rifle Brigade. Second Lieutenant H. A. Highet ; a transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated February 20, IPIB. Captain W. E. Wake] in is seconded for duly as assistant to XXII Corps Salvage Otfcer. : Da ltd February 26, 1918. Second Lieutenant W. B. Tremewan is seconded ivliile attached to XXII Corpß for traffic duties. Dated February 22, 1918. The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit, off 'duty, for four months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.H.jr. Regulation 31, from dates shown:—ilaior N. W. B. B. Thomas. D.5.0., M.C., N.Z.S.C., dated February 4, 1918; Captain E. J. Faweett, M.C., dated February 12, 1918; Captain 5. W. R. Brno leer, M.C., dated February 12, 1918; Captain S. E. Iv. Marshall, dated February 12, 1918'; Captain A. G. Dean, M.C.. dated February 12, 1918; Captain C. D. Harkness, .dated February 12, 1918; Lieutenant W. P. Bell, datefl February 12, 1918; Lieutenant. W. F. Brothers, M.M., dated Pebruary 2, 1918; Second Lieutenant H. ,1. Angus, dated January 29, 1918; Second Lieutenant'A. E. Dondy, dated January 6, 1918; Second Lioutenant M. J. Scott (since transferred to N.Z. Rifle Brigade), dated February 4, 1918. Lieutenant M. R. Walker, M.C., re. linquishes the appointment of adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and the acting rank of cantabi, wounded. Dated February 19, 1918. \ Lieutenant L. B. ITuHon relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 3rd (Heserve) Battalion, and Mie acting rank of captain. Dated February 19, 1918. Captain. A. 0. Bryan relinquishes tho appointment ot quartermaster. 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. Second Lieutenant G. 11. Lucas relinquishes tho appointment of Lewis gun officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., to be a

company commander, 3rd. (Reserve) talion. Dated February 15, 1918. The undermentioned to bo plalooa commanders. 3rd (Reserve) Battalioar* Lieutenant 1'". \V. French, dated .Tana, ary 21, 1918; Lieutenant C. R. Rawlings, JliC., dated February 11, 1918; Lieutenant P. W. Smith, dated January fi, 1918. Lieutenant (lempornry Captain) D. L. Kesteveii relinquishes Ilic temporary rank of captain. Dated February 21, 1918. Otago Regiment. Second Lieutenant 11. L. Cook is transferred from Canterbury Regiment. with seniority licit before Second Lieutenant H. S. Hamilton. Dated February 26, 1918, . Captain F. T. Christian, having been declared by a medical board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated February 2fi, 1918. Second Lieutenant D. G. Cody is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated February 20, 1918. . ■ Second Lieutenant 11. S. Hamilton is seconded for duty with a light trench ■mortar battery. Dated February 25, 1918. The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, ara seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (dated February 19, 1918): Lientenant J, F. Hitrsthouse and Lieutenant C. Waterston. Lieutenant J. F. Hursthouse remains seconded while attached for duly to N.Z. Dental Corps, and is posted to N.Z. Discharge Depot. Dated February 38, 1918. The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit, off duty, for four months, are seconded' under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, from dales shown:—Contain G. 11. Allan, dated February'l2, 1318; Lieutenant R. S. Halliwell, M.C., dated February 14, 1918; Second Lieutenant J. M'C. Boyne, dated .February 15, 1918. Captain C. M'. Littleiohn relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 3rd Battalion. Dated iFebruary 7, 1918. Second .Lieutenant R. G. Charters relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and the acting rank of captain. Dated February 14, 1918. Captain C. M. Littlejohn to be adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Second Lieu-, tenant R. G. Charters. Dated February 14, 1918. * . i Captain A. GI Henderson, D.C.M., relinquishes the appointment of Lewis gun. officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. The undermentioned to be company commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion:— Captain J. O. Webber, dated January 22, 1918, and Captain L. M. Scott, M.C., • dated January 24, 1918. Lieutenant C. B. M'Clure, M.C., to bo a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated December 2S, .1917. The undermentioned relinquish tlio temporary rank of captain, consequent on the disbandment of the 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Dated February 7, 1918:—Lieutenant (temporary Captain) S. . Gardner (since transferred to N.Z. Riflo/ Brigade); Lieutenant (temporary Captain) F. J. Ramsay; and Second Lieutenant (temporary Captain) J. T. Deehan. Wellington Regiment. Second Lieutenant S. Joyce is trans-' fcrred from N.Z. Engineers, Signal Services, with seniority next before Second Lieutenant. C. E. Holmes. Dated February 28. 1918. ■ Captain I'. W. Skellev, N.Z.S.C., appointed staff captain of a British formation, is seconded while so employed. Dated January 15. 1918. Lieutenant C. T. Natusch is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. Dated February 10, 1918. The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit, off duty, for four months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, from dates shown:—Lieutenant-Colonel C. H. Weston, D.5.0., dated February 4, 1918; Captain R. W. Wrightson, M.C., dated February 2, 1918; Captain V. R. Bond, dated February 19, 1918; Captain 1. S. H. Bolton, dated February 17, 19181 Lieutenant I'. J. O'Dowd, dated December 7, 1917; Lieutenant A. J. Ninimo, dated February 17, 1918; Lieutenant G. H. Davey, dated February 4, 1918. Lieutenant C. A. L. Treadwell relinquishes tho appointment of adjutant, 3rci (Reserve) Battalion and the acting rank of captain, and is seconded for dutv at Administrative Headquarters, N .Z.E.1)., as officer in charge of wills. Dated February 17, 1918. Captain A. S. Muir relinquishes thß appointment of adjutant, 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. Lieutenant D. H. W. Donaldson, N.Z. S.C., relinquishes the appointment of Lewis gun officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated February 7, 1918. i i Lieutenant H. R. Biss to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated February 19, 1918. Second Lieutenant F, Farnngton to be a musketry and Lewie gun instructor, 3rd (Reserved Battalion. Dated Fchruary 19, 1915.' , tt t Second Lieutenant H. Lawson to bo brigade gas instructor. 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. Dated February 19, Second Lieutenant W..R. r? lieutenant, under provisions of N./i.tiJ'. Regulation 13. Dated February 22. 1918. C O M.S. A. D. Price to be second lieutenant. Dated February 20. 191 S. Captain (now Major) G. H. Hume, M.C., N.Z.5.C.,. relinquished the temporary rank of major o» return to dntr to Major F. K. Turnbull, M.C. Dated December 31, 1917. New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Second Lieutenant W. J. Spratt is transferred from Canterbury Regiment with seniority next before Secoud Lieutenant C.W. Rule- Datkl. February 20, 1918. . • , , The undermentioned arc retransfeired to the units shown (datea February 28, 1918):—Lioutenant J. G. G. \\alw to Canterbury Regiment; Second Lieutenant W. P. Aitken, M.C., to Auckland RcgiD The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for gi\uzral service within twelve njonths, are seconded under provisions of N./-. E.F. Regulation 34 (dated lebruary IJ, 1918):— Captain G. M. Wnfoi'd, Lieutenant J. L. Prescott, and Second Lieutenant A. C. E. Loadsman. , Lieutenant ff. 11. Daniel, haying teen absent from his unit, oft duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated lebruary 1 Maior'G. W. CocKroft to be second in command of a Service Battalion. Dated January lU, 1918. ' Sefeond Lieutenant ?. L. H. Ivayes relinquishes the appointment of Lewis, run officer, Ist Battalion, on transfer to Eng. land on duty. Dated February 28, 19 N Major J. Pow, D.5.0., is granted the temporary rank of hcutenant-coloncl while commanding a service battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Colonel) A. E. Stewart, D.5.0., tenipornrilv commanding 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brieade, and subsequently commanding N.Z. Etitrenchiug Group. Dated .Tanunfv 27. 1918. T • Second Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant) O. 13. A. Bandls is granted thn a'cting rank of captain while niU'Cr the Directorate of Forestry. Dated February 24, 1918. Memoranda. Second Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) E. Baxter performed the duties of a(l^1 7 tau /' Ist Battalion, from August ~191 . I® August 28, 1917, vice Captain (now Major) A - I - Carnngton, on leave and sick. . t ■ Second Lieutena-t (now Lieutenant) L. J. Rowe performed the duties o. adiutant, Ist Battalion, vice Major A. tl. Harrington, N.Z.S.C-, acting as seconu in command of battalion, from .DeccmWr 27, 1917, to January 25, 1918. New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Captain C. W. Salmon, . D.C.M., is transferred from N.Z Engineers Field Companies, with seniority from February 14. 1918. Dated February. 14, 1918. Lieutenant T. C. Evans is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated lebruary, 18, '1918. ~ , , , Tin; undermentioned to bo majoia (dated December 31, 1917):-Captain R. 1. Danscy, vicc Major 1- H,. D.5.0., transferred to N.Z. Medical Corps, and remains seconded for duty as 0.0., N.Z. Light Railway Operating Company; Captain F. E. Sutherland, vicc Captain R. I. Danscy, promoted and remaining seconded. Nqw Zealand Machine-Gun Corps. Second Lieutenant. C. F. Forsdick, Slaving been declared by, a medical board to bo .unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded undet; provisions of

N.Z.E.F. Regulation 31. Dated February 19, 1918 Lieutenant E. E. Bibby, M.C., having Taeeii absent from his unit, off duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 3i.- Dated February 12, 191S, New Zealand Army Service Corps. Major H. H. Wright, A.S.C., rejoined British Army, is struck off the strength ' of the N.Z.E.F. Dated October 11, 1917. Lioulenant H. A. I'otvine, M.C., is granted the temporary rank .of captain ;while performing . the duties of supply ■ officer. Dated''January 19, 1918.' ' New Zealand Medical Corns. Captain M. Ramsay, M.8., attested in England, is taken on the strength of the N.Z.E.F. with seniority from date of attestation. Dated February 23, 1918. The undermentioned, discharged in New Zealand, aro struck oil' tho strength uf the N.Z.E.F., from dates shown:—Captain H. L. Widdowson, M.8.,' dated November 2, 1917; Captain C. E. Howden, dated November 5, 1917; Captain R. 13. P. Monson; M.8., dated October 12, 1917; Captain A. L. Christie, M.8., dated October 31, 1917. The following postings of medical officers have been approved Major R. N. Guthrie, M.C., M.8., from No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance,, for duty in England as president of Standing and Travelling Medical Boards. -Major A. W. Izard, M.D., from sick leave, to be .0.C., N.Z.M.C. Training Dapots, Ewshotl. Captain (temporary Major) J. L• Reed, M.8., from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Stationary Hospital. Captain T. H. l'ettit from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Base Depot, France. , Captain W. B. 0. Ferguson. M.8., from Stationary Hospital to England, for 'return to New Zealand. _ * Captain F. L. Armitage from .No. 1 ' N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Stationary Hospital for duty as bacteriologist. Captain J. IC. Venables, M.C., from attached 2nd Battalion, Regiment, to No. 4 N.Z. Field Ambulance. ' Captain S. Scoular, M.8., from No. 1 iN.Z. General Hospital to N.Z." Stationary ' Hospital. ' - Captain 13. C. Hayes from N.Z. command depot to No. 1 N.Z. General Hoi>Captain Y. F. Usher, M.D., -F.R.C.S., from N.Z. Stationary Hospital to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance. • Captain T.- W. J; Childs, M.8., from No. -1 N.Z. Field Ambulance to 3rd Brigade, N.Z.F.A Captain J. A. Doctor, M.8., from No. '4 N.Z. Field Ambulance to Ist Brigade. N.Z.F.A. , Captain AV. S. Robertson, M.8., from ■N.Z.M.C. Training Depot, to N.Z.' Command DepotCaptain Iv. S. Mackyfrom Engineer Reserve Depot to N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. Captain D. C. Lee, M.8., from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Engineer Hescrve Depot. Lieutenant W. P. P. ; Gordon, M.8., from i>. 4 N.Z. Field Ambulance to 2nd Battalion, Otago Regimont. Lieutenant A. N. M'Millau, from N.Z. Command Depot, to Franco as a rein'foreement officer. Lieutenant J. A..Jenkins, M.8.. from Pick, to No. 'I N.Z. Field Ambulance. Lieutenant E. H. Bryant, newly ittested, to No.j 1 N.Z. General Hospital. ' New Zealand Army Nursing Service. ■ Staff Nursb (Mrs.) E. M. Findlay discharged in England at her own request, Is struok off the strength of tho N.Z.E.F. Dated February 28, 1918; New Zealand Chaplains' Department. The following postings of chaplains havo been approved:— The Rev. A. J. Petrie, from i sick, to N.Z. Discharge Depot. The Rev. ; C. H. Harvey, from N.Z. Base Depot,, to Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade. The Rev. ■ J. A. Jermyr,, from N.Z. Convalescent /Hospital, 'to N.Z. .B&vs Dopot. . The Rey.. E. E. Maiden, from K.fi. Stationary Hospital to No.. 1 General Hospital. The Rev. F. D. Briscoe, from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Command Depot. The Rev. P. Hakawai/ from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to N.Z.Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Tho Rev. H. Parata, from N.Z. Maori (Pioneer)j Battalion, to N.Z. Base T)epot. Adjutant E. L. Garner, from N.Z. Dischargo"Depot, • to WTnj, XXII; Corps Reinforcement Camp. A SECOND LIST - Auckland Mounted Rifles. [ ' Captain 11. L. Wade is placed on .tho Is'ew Zealand roll. Dated February 3, 19 IS. • ) , Memoranda. Major H. S. Whitehom ' temporarily commanded tho regiment from December, 10, 1917, to January 15, 1918. Major D. Munro temporarily performed tho duties of second in- command of the reginlent from December 16, 1917, to January 15, 1918. Canterbury Mounted Rifles. Lieutenant M. C. Millie, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain J. S. Barker, sick, to date Janufiry i, 1918, and retains' tho temporary rank while commanding a squadron of the reserve regiment. Wellington Mounted Rifles. Captain N. G. Grant, 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 31. Dated January 25, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant G. E. Jago to be lieutenant. Dated December 2(1, 11)17. . The undermentioned aro granted the temporary rank of captain. Dated January 1, 1918:— Lieutenant E. G. Williams, M.C., vice Captain J. B. Hine, wounded. ■ Lieutenant C. J. Pierce, Af.C., vice Major C. Dick, to Instructional Staff, Imperial School of Instruction, Zeitoun. Now Zealand Camel Corps. The undermentiohed to be lieutenants. Dated December 28, 1917;— 2nd Lieutenant I'. C. Rose, vice Lieutenant A. J. Black (seconded for duty to New Zealand), and retains the appointment of quartermaster, 4th (Anzac) Camel Battalion. 2nd Lieutenant A. G. R. Crawford, vico 2nd Lieutenant P. C. Rose, promoted and remaining quartermaster. C.S.M. J. Duncan to be 2nd lieutenant. Dated December* 11, 1017. New Zealand Field Artillery. Captain E. I'. H. Knowles, having been absent from his unit, off duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.K.F. Regulation 31, to date February 17, 1918, aiid is placed on the N.Z. roll on account of' ill-health, caused by wounds. Dated ll.areh 15, 1918. The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to bo unfit for general sei'vice within twelve months, are seconded 'under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation. M from dales shown:—2nd Lieutenant D. E. Wanklyn, dated March 5, 1918; 2nd Lieutenant 1. G. Hamilton, dated March 7, 1918. - Lieutenant G. Lyon, M.C., i 6 seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated February 5, 1918. , . The undermentioned to be instructors at N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, to complete establishment. Dated March 6, 1918:— Lieutenant J. if. T. Downey, Lieutenant i'. C. Soar. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants. Dated March 9, 1918:—Bmbr. J. N. Baxter, M.M., Sergt, K. M." Blackwell, M.M., BAM. H. V C. Dade, M.M., Corpl E. R, M'Killop, Sergt. L. B. Foster, Sergt. J. Lance. The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of paptain from dates shown:—Lieutenant . (temporary. Captain) AV. Al. Gcddcs. M.C.; daled March 7, 1918; Lieutenant (temporary Captain) C. T. Gillespie, M.C., dated March i,' 1918. ■ New Zealand Engineers—Field Com- / panies. Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) C. AV. Chilcott, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, N.Z.E. Rcservo Dopot, and tlie acting-rank of captain, on return to duty in the field, Datod March ■1, 1918. Captain'F. C. Wilson to bo adjutant, N.Z.E. Reserve Depot, vice Lieutenant C. W. Chilcott, M.C. Dated March •!, 1918. 2nd; Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant) H. G. Alexander to be lieutonant, under provisions of N.Z.-I'l.F. Regulation 13. Dated January 7, 1918. Signal Services. ' 2nd Lieutenant L. Moritzson, M.C., M.M., is seconded for duty to Nevr land. Dalral March 15, 1918. ; 2nd Lieutenant T. G. Hinton is seconded for duty with Signal Squadron, Anzac Mounted Division. Dated January 16, 1918. ' Lieutenant L. G. Michaols, M'.M., hating 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. Dated March 12, 1913. Auckland Regiment. Lieutenant F. Sheriff is transferred to Otajjo Regiment. Dated March 15, 1918. Major N. F. Shepherd, is' transferred to Canterbury Regiment. Dated March 15,1918. „„ Lieutenant-Colonel R. C. Allen; D.5.0., is placed on tho N.Z. roll. Dated March 15, 1918. 1 . ' 2nd -Lieutenant J." C.' Raino is placed on tho N.Z. roll. Dnted March 15, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant A. M'Clennan is seconded for duty to Now Zealand. Dated March-15, 1918. Major (temporary Lion tenant-Colonel) N. P.- Shepherd relinquishes command of the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion and the temporary rink of lieutenant-colonel, on return to duty in the field. Dated March 15, 1918. Lieutenant-C'olonol ,A. G. M'Kenzio, D.5.0., to command 3rd (Reservo) Bat.talion, vico Major N. F. Shepherd. Dat: ed March 15, 1918. Captain C. H. Booth, from quartermaster, N.Z. Base Depot, to be quartermaster, N.Z. Wing XXII Corps, Reinforcement Camp, and remains seconded while 69 employed.. Dated December 12. 1917. The undermentioned to be platoon'cominanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated March 1, 191S:— i Lieutenant. W. Y. Quane, 2nd Lieutenant P. M'A. lloteon. v Lieutenant R. G. Armitage to be bombing, gas, and wire instructor, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated March 15, 1918. Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. Dated February 2G, 1D18:-R.S.M. A. Ch Stunoll, R.Q.M.S. H.K. Miller. Lieutonant (temporary Captain) A. Macdonald relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to act as second in command of a Company. Dated February 27, 1918. , Canterbury Regiment. Major N. F. Shepherd is transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority' )iext before Major F. Starnes, D.S.O. Dated March. 15, 1918. ; rWnir F. -T. Fonrd is seconded for doty to New Zealand. Dated February 'in, ilUo.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to i\ew Zealand. Dated March 15, 1918:—Lieutonant W: F. Brothers, M.M., Lieutenant F. Comer, 2nd Lieutenant J. Couiing, M.M., 2nd Lieutenant W. Iredale. Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Briga-dier-General) It. Young, C.M.G., D.5.0., from commanding Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to command 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice, Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General), H. Hart, D.5.0., Wellington Regiment. Dated February 19. 1918. Captain A. W. Wellsted, from company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battnlion. to be adjutant, .'frd (Reserve) Battalion, < vice Lieutenant L. B. Hutton, returned to duty in the field. Dated February 19, 1918. /* Lieutenant I'. W. Smith to be a com- 1 pany commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion', vico Captain A. W. Wellsted, appointed adjutant. Dated February 19, 1918. . . Captain J. A. B. Le Mottee to be adjutant. N.Z. Wing XXII Corps, Reinforcement Cam]), and is seconded while so employed. DateA January 25, 1918. Lieutenant W. M. Hocking relin- - quishes the appointment of Lewis gun officer, 2nd Battalion, wounded. Dated ' February 19, 1918. _ I The undermentioned to be 2nd lieuten- i nuts, supernumerary to establishment. Daled February 2G, 1918:—C.Q.M.S. P. A. Dunn, fi.S.M. T. S. West, S.-Sergt. H. M. Patterson, C.Q.M.G. A. Owen, C.S.M. S. G. Thompson, M.M. - 1 Otngo Kegiment. Lieutenant ( F. SherrilT is trausleri'ed j from Auckland Regiment, with seniority next before Lioulenant li. E. Andrew. Dated March 15, 1918. _ ' 2nd Lieutenant H, Nicholson is placed on the N.Z. roll. Dated March 15, ,1918. ] Tho undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated March 15, 1!)«:—2nd Lieutenaut W. M'Gregor, 2nd Lieutenant W. T. M'C'aw, M.M., 2nd Lieutenant B. W. Hewat, 2nd Lieutenant : J. Parker, 2nd Lieut. E. E. Gutnrie. Captain W. 11. S. Widdowson, M.C., , ceases to be seconded for duty as 0.C.. , 4th Light 'Trench Mortar Battery, to i dato February 7, 191S, and is again sec- , onded for duty to New Zealand. Dated March -l, 1918. Lieutenant A. L. Flux, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for genoral service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. , Regulation 34. Dated March G, 1918. Major .J. E. Barton, N.Z.S.C., from ' G. 5.0., 111, N.Z. Division, to be staff-cap,-tain, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vico Captain H. Holderness, N.Z.R.B. Dated February 19, 1918. Major D. E. Bremer, M.C., N.Z.S.C., 1 to be G. 5.0., 111, N.Z. Division, vico ; Major J E. Barton, N.Z.S.C., and ia seconded while so employed. Dated February 19, 1918. Captain A. S. Falconor, M.C., from staff-captain N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to be brigade major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigadey vice Captain (temporary Major) H. M. W. Richardson, D.5.0., M.C., N.Z.S.C. Dated February 19, 1918. Captain D. S. Chisholm from staff-cap-tain, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to bo staff officer, N.Z. Entrenching Group, to dato February 7, 1918, and from stafl officer, N.Z. Entrenching Group, to lx> staff captain Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Captain A. S. Falconer, M.C., and remains seconded whilo so employed. Dated' February 19, 1918. Major J. M'Crao, D.5.0., from second in command, 2nd Battalion, to ■ l>o second in command, Srd (Reserve) Battalion, io complete establishment. Dated March 7, 1918. Captain A. G. Heudorson, D.C.M., to be adjutant, 3rd (Resorve) Battalion, vice Captain L. Potter, N.Z.S.C., relinquished the appointment. Dated March 7, 1918. Lieutenant (tomporary Captain) 11. D. Douglass to be a company commander, Srd (Reserve) Battalion, and retains the / temporary rank of captain whilo so employed. Dated March 3, 1918. The undermentioned to be platoon commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, from dates shown:—2nd Lieutonant J. T. Deellan, dated March 5, 1918; 2nd -Lieutenant It.. A. Savage,' dated February 29, 1918; 2nd Lieutenant T. A. Bljth, dated March 5, 1918, 2nd Lieutenant'R-. Simmers, M.M., to be Battalion Signalling Instructor, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated March 15, 1918. The undermentioned to bo lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. Dated February !>6, 1918:—C.S.M. 'W. ■•L'Kean, D.C.M., M.M., Sergt. R. B. Browne, Sergit. M. Crawford. • Sergt. A. Brcese. Lioulenant 11. Worley, M.C.,1 is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilo employed as Corps Light Railway Officer, XXII Corps. Dated December 21, 1917. Captain (temporary Major) E. F. Selby, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major, on Major W. G. Ai Bishop, M.C., joining the battalion. Dated February 28, 1918. Lieutenant (tomporary Captain) K. Scott, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain, on Captain A. G. Henderson, D.C.M., joining tho battalion. Dated February 22,1918. Wellington Regiment. The undermentioned, having been declared by a medical board to be fit for general service, cease to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.B.F. Regulation 34. Dated March 6, 19lS:-Captain F. S. H. Bolton, Lieutenant A. J. Nimmo. 2nd Lieutenant W. H. D. Coltman is transferred to N.Z. Machine Gun Corps. Dated March 1, 1918. '" 2nd Lieutenant G. J. Glassford is seconded for duty to New 1 Zealand. Dated March 15, 1918. 2nd Lieutonant iG. A. L. M'Lean' is seconded for duty as an instructor at XXII Corps Schools. Dated March 12, 1918. The undermentioned, haying been declared by a board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:—Lieutenant M. S. Gullo ; way, M.C., dated March 1, 1918; ■ 2nd Lieutenant G. J. Booklass, dated March 5, 1918. Captain F. L. Hartnell is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated March G, 1918. . Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Briga-dier-General) H. Hart, D.5.0., from commanding 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to command 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigado, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (teniporary Brigadier-General) C. W. Melvill, D.5.0., p,s.c., N.Z.S.C. (to command Ist N.Z; Infantry Brigade) Dated February 19, 1918 ' Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Cunningham, D.5.0., to temporarily command 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Lieuteu-ant-Colonol (temporary Brigadier-General) H. Hart, D.S.O. Dated March 4; 1918. Captain A. F. from quartermaster, Srd (Reserve) Battalion, to be quartermaster, N.Z. Isolation . Camp, Larlthill. Dated February 22, 191 S. Lieutenant P. J. O'Dowd to be quartermaster (temporarily), 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain A. F. Grenfell, and' ceases to bo seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 31 Dated February 22, 1918. Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. T. Dallinger, 51.C., r rom adjutant, Ist Battalion, to be adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated March 10, 191 S. Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., to be a company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated March 4, 19IS. The undermentioned to bo 2nd nontenants, supernumerary to establishment. Dated February 2G, 1918 —Sergt. E. R, F. Scarfe, D.C.M., Corpl. W. G. Callcnder, C.S.M. W. E. Berrill. Lioutenant C., A. L. 'freadwaU is granted the temporary rank of captain while employed as officer in chargo wills. Dated March S, 1918. Captain (teiuporary Major) AY. H. M'Lean, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major on- return to duty of Maior F. K. Turnjnill, M.C. Dated February 21, 1918. New Zealand Rifle Brigade, The undermentioned aro placed on tho New Zealand roll. Dated March 15, 1918:—Captain J. AV. Andrews, 2nd Lieutenant A. J. Lursen. Tho undermentioned nve placed on the New Zealand roll. Dated March i, 1918% —Captain A. Hoggans, Captain R. W. .'Fisher. The undermentioned ure seconded for duly to. New Zealand. Dated March 15, .m 8 Lieutenant R. Daglish, 2nd Lieutenant; AV. AV. Horwell, M.M., 2nd Lieutenant A. 15. Thompson. Tho undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated March 4, 1918:—Lieutenant A. AV. Nisjret' Lieutenant C. M. Rout, Lieutenant G. L. Rogers. Lieutenant S. Gardner is seconded for duty as officer in charge N.Z. Divisional Tlioatre, vico Captain J). A. Kenny, N.Zllachiuo Gun Corps. Datod February 15, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. J. Baker, having been declared by a medical board to bo. unflt for general service within twelve months, i.s seconded under provisions ol N.Z.E.I', Regulation 31. Dated Mnrch 0, 1918. , - , Lieutenant C. S. Sapslord, having been absent from his unit, oil' duty, for lour months, is seconded under provisions ot N.Z.E.F. Regulation 31. Dated January W, 1918. . , , . Captain G. M. Wilford is appointed to command a company at N.Z. Command ilenot, and remains seconded while so employed. Dated March 1,1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. L. 11. Kayes is seconded for duty, as a company officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated February 28. 1918. Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Briga-dier-General) C. W. Mclvill, D.5.0., p.s.c., N.Z.S.C., from commanding 4th Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to command Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Lieuten-ant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General) R. Young, C'.M.G., D.5.0., Canterbury Regiment (to command 2nd N.Z. Infantry' Brigade). Dated February 19, 1918. Captain (temporary Major) H. M- )». Richardson, D.5.0., M.C., N./.5.G., wounded, relinquishes the appointment of brigade-major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Briand the temporary rank of ]n W°J and ceases .to be seconded. Dated February 19, 1918. Captain .11, Holderncss, wounded, relinquishes the appointment- of staff captain, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated February 19. ISiS. . t Lieutenant C. N. Rabone to be adjutant, N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill, and i-; granted the acting-rank of eaptain while so employed. Dated February 22. 1918. Lieutenant J. Russell temporarily performed the duties of adjutant, 3rd Battalion, from September 23; 1917, to October 8, 1917, vice Lioutenant S. G. Seoular, returned to company duty. Tho undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, •supernumerary lo establishment. Dated February 2li. 1918:—C.S.M. A. T.. Johnston, Q.M.S. E. G. Harding, Sergt. J. E. Davidson, C.S.M. W. F. Roebuck, C.S.M. M. M'Donald, C.S.M. W. H. Jungc, Sergt R. Old. New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Lieutenant R. J. Keuip is placed 011 the N.Z: roll. Dated March 15, 1918. New Zealand Macliinc-Gun Corps. 2nd Lieutenant W. H. 1). Colt-man is transferred from Wellington Regiment with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant R. B. Steele. Dated.March 1, 1918. Lieutenant R. E. Bibby, M.C., having been declared by a medical board to be lit for general service, ceascs to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 31. Dated March 5, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant R, W. Warren is sec; onded for duty to New Zealand. Dated March 15, 1918. Lieutenant B. Palmes, M.C., having been declared by a medical board to bo unfit for general service within twelve months,"is seconded under proviaions of ii.Z.M.F. Regulation 34. Dated March 8, 1918. Captain J. B. Parkes, M.C., Essex Regiment, to bo second in command N.Z. Muchinc-Guu Battalion, to complete establishment. : Dated March 1, 1918. Lieutenant A. B. Fordyce to .bo adjutant, N.Z. Machino-Gun Battalion, to completo establishment, and is granted the acting-rank of captain while so employed.' Dated March 1. 1918. 2nd Lieutonant W. 11. D. Coltman to bo quartermaster, N.Z. Machine-Gun Battalion, to completo establishment. Daled March 1, 1918. Tho undermentioned to bo ihajors, to complete establishment. Dated March 1, 1918:—Captain J. M'Knighl, Captain J. B. Parks, M.C., Essex Regimont, Captain L. M. Inglis, M.C., Captain L. C. Chaytor, M.C. Lioutenant D. Batchelar in granted 'tlio temporary rank of captain while carrying out the duties of second in command, N.Z. Machine-Gun Squadron, viceLieutenant (temporary Captain) A. C. Hinman, temporarily in command. Dated December 27, 1917. Lieutenant (temporary Captain) C. M. Smith; relinquishes tho temporary rank of captain on posting to tho company of Captains £ S. Geddis. Dated February 28, 1918. ,New Zealand Medical Corps. Captain W. D. S. Johnston, M.8., is taken on strength, with seniority' from December 2-1, 1917, as shown in N.Z. Gazette No. 5 of January 17, 191 S. Dated February 25, 1918. The undermentioned are placed on the' N.Z. roll. Dated March 15, 1918:—Captain G. J?. Sweet, M.8., Captain J. W. Willises, M.D. ' Captain T. Derrick, M.8., having been declared by a medical board lo be unfit for general scrvice within twelvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated February 22, 1918. Lieutonant-Colonel H. J. M'Lcan, M.D., F.R.C.S., from commanding N.Z. Entrenching Group .Field Ambulanco, to command No. 3 N.Z. Goncral Hospital, vice Lioutenant-Colonel P. C. Fenwick, C.M'.G., M.D., F.R.C.S. (to command No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital). Dated March 8, 1918. Tho undermentioned are each appointed to command a section of a field, ambulance, and aro granted the temporary rank of major while so employed. Dated March 8, 1918:—Captain R. Stout, M:D., F.R.C.S., Captain A. S. Axldison, M.C., al.B. Captain G Fenwick, F.R.C.S., is granted the temporary rank of major while employed as eyo, ear, and noso specialist, No 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Dated March 8, 1918. Captain (temporary Major) F. T. Bowerbank, M.D., to bo major, to complete establishment. Dated February 2, 1918. The undermentioned, having completed the prescribed period of service, to be captains:—Lieutenant G. B. Isdale, dated December 14, 1917;. Lieutenant W. H. Young, M.8., dated January 25, 1918. ■ The undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved:— Major A. S. Brewis, M.D., from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot. Major A. Hosking, M.8., from N.Z. Kille Brigade Reserve Dopot to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital. Captain 0. J. Reid. M.8., from E.M.O. Auckland Mounted Rillcs, and subsequently sick, to be R.M.0., N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt. Captain .N. S. Whitton, M.8., from ; N.Z. Mounted ; Field Ambulance, to" bo R.M.0., Auckland Mounted Rifles. Captain P. G. Horsbnrgli, from N.Z. Convalescent. Hospital, to No. 1 N.Z. Gen- ' eral Hospital. , Captain .1. S. Daniel!, from command- ( ing N.Z. Medical Reservo Depot, and subsequently sick, to No. 2 N.Z. General . Hospital. 1 Captain R. D. Barron, from R.M.0., , 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Regiment, to N.Z. Entrenching Group -Field Ambu- . lance. | Lieutenant A.'N. M'Millan, from Rein- , forcement Officer at Base, to No. 1 N.Z. . Field Ambulance. | Captain F. F: A. Ulrich, M.8., from N.Z. Stationary Hospital, to England for . training in orthopaedies. Captain T. G. Harpur, M.8., from No. ' 1 N.Z. Field Ambulanco, io be R.M.0., 2ud Battalion, Auckland Regiment. , Captain A. T. M'Caiv, F.U.C.S., from . No. 4 N.Z. Field Ambulance to No. 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance. Captain B. l'\ Aldred, M.8., from No, 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to N.Z. Maohine- \ Gun Battalion. Lieutenant F. J. Mulholland, M.8., from N.Z. Medical Reserve Depot, to France as reinforcement officer. s Lioutenant Ji. L. Christie, M.8., from . N.Z. Base Monscar, to. 4111 (All- - zee) Battalion. Imperial Canicl Corps. The notification published in the N.Z, 1 Gazette, No. 9b, of .luue 14. 1917. relatf ing to Captain J. F. G. Richards, D.S.O. h N./ v Medical Corps, is cancelled. New Zealand Army Nursing Service. The undermentioned are seconded for 0 training in infantile paralvsis treatment, , Dated March I, 1918:—Sister L. E. Bran- - don, A.R.R.C., Sister D. R. Commons. The undermentioned are placed on the b N.Z. roll. Dated March 15. 1918:—Sis- ■, ter ,T. G. Willis, Staff Nurse JI. E. Al' . Ilcck. / Now Zealand Dental Corps. r Captain G. K. I. Sleeker, having .been ' declared by a medical board to bo unlit for general'service within twelve months, ' is seoonded under provisions of N.Z.E.F, Regulation 31. Dated January 15, 1918, New Zealand Chaplains' Department. - Tlio Rev. C. Houcben, M.C., Chaplain :. to the Forces, Ith Class, is placed on tin r N.Z, roll. Daled March 15, 1918. 1 Tho following postings of chaplains have been approved , The Rov. F. S. Bartlev. from N.Z.F.A, Reservo Depot, to N.Z. Command Dopot,

The Rev. P. .1. O'Neill, from Ist. N.Z. Infantry Brigade, lo No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital. Tho Rev. P. ,|. llinogue, from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to Ist. N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Tho Rov. J. E. I.opdell, from N.Z. Wing, XXII Corps, Reinforcement Camp, to N f X. Hitlo Brigade Reserve Dopot. Adjutant ,T. S. Bladin, from N.Z, Wing XXII, Reinforcement Camp, to N.Z. Base Depot. The liev. IV. A. Watson, newly appointed, to Ith N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) brigade. New Zealand -Army Pay Corps. Lieutenant J. S. Martin to bo captain, to complete establishment. Dated March 15, 1018. The undermentioned to be lieutenants, from dates shown:—Staff Sergeant-Major S. G.,llale, dated February'l, 1918; Staff Sergeant A. F. Fitzpatrick. dated March 15, 1918. Captain T. Lawless is granted tho temporary rank of major while employed as field cashier, N.Z.E.F., France, .to complete establishment. Dated March 15, i;ll8,