NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 280, 15 August 1918, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

IN THE FIELD

APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS

Tho Governor-General has approved of the appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force;—

COMMANDS AND STAFF. Lieut.-Col. H. G. Keid, D.5.0., A.S.C., rejoined British Army, is struck off the strength of tho N.Z.E.F. (May 23). NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST CORPS. 2nd Lieut. A. H. Coe, M.M., is seconded for duty to Now Zealand (Slay 30). NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY. Lieut. H. E. Parr, fit for general service, ceases to be seconded (April 20). Tho undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll (May 80): Lieuts. L. Lewin, J. J. Kyne; 2nd Lieut. G. 11 Chapman. Major (tomp. Lieut.-Col.) H. C. Glendiuing, D.5.0., N.Z.S.C., to be lieutenantcolonel, vice Lieut.-Col. V. 13. Sykcs; D.5.0., E.A., rejoined British Army (March 11), Major B. S. M'tjuarrie, M.C., to bo lieutenant-colonel (May 30). 2nd Lieut. R. A. Brewer to bo lieutenant (May 1). Lieut. D. M. Eckhoff is granted the temporary rank of captain, vico Capt. (temp. Major) V. W. Heed, commanding a batterv (May i). Capt, (temp. Major) W. H. Jones relinquishes the temporary rank of major on appointment of -Capt. A. B. Williams to command ft battery (May 23). The undermentioned lieutenants (temp, caplains) relinquish the temp, rank of captain (May 23): H. T. Jones, J. E.-L. Gardner, M.C.

5 NEiV ZEALAND ENGINEERS. Field Companies. Capt. A. A. M'Nab is transferred to N.Z.K.B. (May 23). Lieut. R, J. Black, M.C., to be captain, vice Capt. A. A. M'Nab (May 23). Tho undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants (May 31): 1/985 2nd Cpl. W. R. 11. Duke, 42,590 Cpl. H. J. Reid. Capt. A. A. M'Nab is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major D. J. Gibbs, D.5.0., to England on duty, to date from May H, and relinquishes the temporary rank on transfer to tho N.Z.R.B..(May 23). Lieut. W. S. Hae.is granted tho temporary rank of captain, vico Capt. A. A. M'Nab, granted temporary rank of major (May 14).

Tunnelling Company, Lieut. E. G. Shannon is seconded for duty to New Zealand (Hay 30).' AUCKLAND REGIMENT. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenant ceaso to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 15): 0. L. Popple, G. !>. Hall A. B. Jackson, J. A. Taylor, D.0.i1. Capt. J. 11. Bodley, fit for general service, ceases to be seconded (May 4). Lieut. A. H. Grierson remains seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 30). Lieut. A. Oaky, unfit for general service within iwolve months, is seconded (May SO). Capt. F. E. Beamish relinquishes the appoiutmeiit of quartennaator, N.Z. Command Depot, but remains seconded whilst employed as second in command, N.Z. Depot', vice Major 13. S. Jordan, Cant. Rest., accidentally killed (May 20). Capt. C. 11. Booth to be quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, vico Capt. P. L. Beamish, and remains seconded whilst so employed (May 28). Capt. L. W. Mctcalte. M C to be a company commander, 3rd (K'cs'.') Battalion (May 27). Capt. A. IJ. Alexander to be major, vice Major G. -H-. Holland, M.C, killed in action (May 15). Tlio undermentioned to be 2ud lieutenant* (May 30): 10 418 C.S.M. E. T. fts, M.M., 12/266 Cpl. Vv. Waring, f & '$• J. L. Hill, 12/740- Sgt. K. Gould, 123*9 CSM. B. V. Closer, 12/3171 Sgt. 11. O. Tombs. The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of «P til, T W. C. Mackay, vice Capt. iv. J. Dellow (April 28).- 2nd Lieut. G. Hessell, vice Lieut O. Henry, relinquished temporary of captai. L 3 (April 26). Lieut-(temp Captain) L\ V. Dalcly relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to command a company ot But. Batt. (May 20).

CANTERBTJBY REGIMENT; 2nd Lieut. S. G. Bvister, M.M., causes •to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 15). 2nd Lieut. T. Norns is placed on the N.Z. 801 l (May SO). Lieut. P. W. W'iNn M.C., to be brigadier bombardier officer,''2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and is seconded whilst so employed (April W)'.' 2nd Lieut. S. J. Mogndge to be bombardier, gas, and wiring officer, 3rd (Res.) Battalion (May 8). 2nd Lieut, A J Farnell to be Lieut. (May 20). Tho undermentioned to be 2nd- Lieutenants (Hay 30):—23/1603 Sergt> P. S. Crisp, G/1017 Stall'-Sergt. P. L. Bennett, 0/1757 Sergt, A. E. White, 6/4625 C.S.M. W. L. Manby, 8/2385 Q.M.S. J. P. Cody, M.M., G/2074 C.Q.M.S. W. A. Breach. Capt. J. R, Loudon is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major J. Anderson, to date from April Bf 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank (April 15). Lieut. W. H. Stark is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Capt. J. B. Loudon (Jlny 15). Lieut. J. Lumley is granted the temporary rant of captain whilst commanding a light trench mortar battery,-vice Lieut. J. M. Marton, M.C.. relinquished temporary rank of captain (May 18). The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants are granted the temporary raDk of captain whilst commanding companies of an Enfc. Battalion :-C. M. Lucas (May 15), W. Korner (May 22). OTAGO 'REGIMENT. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 5):-G. H. Seddon, J. R. Quarlon, Lieut. R. Malcolm ceases to bp seconded for duty as O.L.C. Convalescent Details, N.Z. Base. Depot (May 26). Captain P. T. Christian, unlit for general service within twelve months, is seconded (May li). 2nd Lieut. |R. Simmers, M.M., is seconded for duty l as signalling instructor, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Res.) Brigade (May 31). The undermentioned are seconded whilst holding the appointments mentioned hereunder (April 22):— Lieut. S. G. M.Donald, M.C., Brigade Intelligence Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade; 2nd Lieut. W. A. Stuart, Brigade Gas Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade; Lieut. ,1. M. Gillies, Bijigade Musketry officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Captain J". 0. Webber relinquishes tho appointment of s> company commander 3rd (Itos.) Battalion (May 22). Capt. J. P. Hewat to be a company commander, 3rd (Bos.) Battalion, vice' Capt. J. O. Webber (May 22). E. H. Sharp, M.C., to bo a company commander, 3rd (Res.) Battalion (May 22).' 2nd Lieut. W. D. Cleland to be a platoon commander, 3rd (Res.) Battalion (May 27). The unnermentiouKd to bo 2nd lieutenants .(May 30):-9/2o23 Sergt. J. A. Adams, 6/2724 Sergt. W. H. Pester, 3/IG7B Ptc. C. C. iyi, 3/161. Sergt. J. H. Straw. 13.256 C.S.M. J. C. Polhergill, D.C.M., 8/G77 C.Q.M.S T. G. Moore, 8/2181 Sergt. J H Wilson, M.M./S/953 C.O.M.S. P. B. Tucker, 8/2*13 C.S.M. T. A. Bunbury, D.C.M. Lieut. K. Scott, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Capt. E. P. Selby, M.C., granted temporary rank of major, to date from. April 6, and relinquishes the temporary rank on eoasing to act as second in command ot a company (April 8). 2nd Lieut. A. G. I/ceclen is granted the temporary rank of captain, vico Capt. D. J. AValls (May 5).

■WELLINGTON REGIMENT. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cense to lie seconded for duty to New Zealand (May 1.1):— K. L. Okey, G. M'Savoney, Ciipt. Y. 11. E. Morgan, M.C., ceases tu be seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery (April 15). Lieut. A. J. Glasson is seconded for duty as brigade, bombing, gas and wiring inslruclor. ith N.Z. Infantry (Res.) Brigade (Mai .11). Cant. J. R. Kirk perlormed Hie duties of adjutant, N.Z. Base Depot (.lanuary .''o to February 22), vice ('apt. E. C. Dovey, N./5.5.C, appointed to command the depot. Lieut. P. J. U'Dowd, to be qutrti '.master N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill (May IG, 1918). Lieut. \V. G. Salmond performed the duties of adjutant, Ist Battalion, vice Caplain A. S. Muir, detached to a British luimalum (April !M lo May fi). , Major 11. Holdcrness to be lieutenant-colonel, and to command a battalion, vice Lieut.Colonel C. I? D. Cook, D.S.O. (Mav 2). 2nd Lieut. C. G. H. Robinson toV lieutenant (May It).

To be 2nd lieutenants (May 30) :-10/2?35 Scrgt. C. E. Mbiizies, U.C.M., 6/2488 Scrgt. T. Boyco, M.M., 10/352 C.S.M. J Galbraith, Sergt C. G. Burgees,

10/712 Sergl. W. Hay ward, 10/2379 K.S.M. K. C. Tunley, D.C.M., 10/9SG Sergt. H. Pederson, 10/869 Sergt. F. .1. Jones, Lieut. C. F. Natusch is granted (ho temporary' rank of captain whilst commanding a light trench mortar battery, vice (3apt F. H. E. Morgan, M,C. (May 5). 2nd Lieut, (temp Capl.) L. D. O'Sullivan relinquishes the tempcrarj Ndk o" captain on ceasiiig (o cominaL"' <i of an entrenching battalion (May 20). Memorandum—Capl. J. R. (irk performed Ihe duties of b.O.N.Z. Base Depot, vice Capt. (temporary Major) E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C, on leavo (March 1 to March 1G).

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE. The undermentioned 2nd lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand (dated May 15, 1918):— N. N. Eraser, C. E. Makeham, A. Flinn, A. R. Blackman, M.M. Captain A. A. McNab is transferred from N.Z. Engineers, with seniority next before Captain (temporary Major) O. W. Williams, M.C., (May 23, 1918). The .undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll (May 30, 1918):—Capt. A. AV. Smith, Lieut. F. W. Morgan, Lieut. J. 11. Clark, Lieut. S. G. Cowles. Lieut. (Acting Captain) C. N. Rabone is seconded for duty as instructor, officers' and' n.0.0.V classes, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade (May 31, 1918). Lieut.-Cbl. J. G.' Roache, D.5.0., declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, relinquishes command of the sth (Reserve) Battalion, and is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 84 (May 22, 1918). Lieut.-Col. E. Puttick, D.5.0., to command sth (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieut.-Col. J. G. Roache, D.S.O. (May 22, 1818). Lieut. (Acting Captain) C. N. Rabono to bo Adjutant, N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill, and letains tho appointment of instructor, officers' and n.c.o.V classes, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade (May 15, 191). Lieut. A. Bongard, M.C., to be Brigade intelligence officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Lieut. E. T. Olds, and is seconded whilst so employed (April 27, 1918). Lieut. R. Goldsman to be brigade musketry officeT, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) I Brigade, and is seconded whilst so employed (May 10, 1918). Lieut. G. W. Morice to be brigade bombing officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and is second ed' whilst so employed (April 30, 1918). 2nd Lieut. J. ,C. Brook, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of i Assistant Adjutant, sth (Reserve) Battalion (May 31, 1918). Lieut. R. 'G. Ridling, from Boming Instructor, sth (Reserve) Battalion, to be Assistant Adjutant, sth (Reserve) Battalion, vico 2nd Lieut. J. C. Brook (May 31, 1918). 2nd Lieut. M. G. Luxford io be Bombing Instructor, flth (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieut. Ridling (May 31, 1918). 2nd Lieut .T. V. M. Canty, M.M., to bo Musketry Instructor,. sth (Reserve) Battalion, vico Lieut. F. W. Morgan, returning to New Zealand (April 23, 1918). The undermentioned to be captains (April 12, 1918):— Lieut, (temporary captain) C. J. 11. Davidson, . M.C., vice Captain H. Holdness (seconded for duty as Staff-Capt., Ist. N.Z. Infantry Brigade), and remains seconded for duty as assistant instructor, II Army Musketry ■ 'School. Lieut, (temporary Capt.) H. it. Keesing M.C., vice Lieutenant C. ,T. H. Davidson, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (May 30, 1918): 13,056 Sgt. G. H. Metcalfe, 26/44 Sgt. D. G.' Ball, 24/942 R.S.M. R, W. Haddow, D.C.M., 23/762 Sgt. O. A. Gillespie, M.M., 23/49 S.-Sgt. T. R. Aickin, 25/42 Sgt. G. AY. Barr, 23/331 R.Q.M.S. A. L. M'Cormick, D.C.M., 25/525 R.Q.M.S. H. A. Turner, 24/868 Cpl. J. L Nettleton, 24/46 C.Q.M.S. C. J. Bev.eridge, 25/972 Sgt. AV. ,T. Eyton, 26(481 Sgt. W. G. Taylor, M.M., 4/1541 Sgt. 13. Richardson. Lieut, (temp. Capt:) It. J. Grant, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to act as second in command of a company- (April 23, 1918). The notification published in the N.Z. Gazette, No. 105, of August 1, 1918, relating to Lieut, (temp. Capt.) 11. AV. Slater relinquishing the temporary rank of captain, is cancelled. NEW ZEALAND MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (May 30, 1918): 16/541 Sgt. A. V. AVaitford, 13/24 a Sgt. W. Barclay. NEAV ZEALAND MACHINE-GUN CORPS. Capt. H. H. Hayhiirst, declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twelvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, to date from April 22, 1918, and is placed on the N.Z. Roll (May 30, 1918). Lieut. A. J. M. Manson, M.C., to be an instructor, N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, vice Lieut. A. R. Curtis, proceeding overseas (April. 24, 1918). Lieut, (temp. Capt.) G. W. Horn to be captain, vice Capt. 11. H. Hayhurst, soconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (April 22, 1918). The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants (May 30, 1918): 24/639 Sgt. F. J- Hodgson, M.M.., . 6/672 C.S.M. J. 'A. S. Harris, 23/712 Sgt. D. J. Collins, 32/2507 C.Q.M.S. S. G. Weaver. NEW ZEALAND ARMY SERVICE CORPS. 2nd Lieut. J. H. Sharp ceases to be seconded for duty to Now Zealand (May 15, 1918). Major 3. B. AVhyte, declared by a medical board to be unlit for general service within twelve mouths, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34 (May '■% 1918). Capt. F. H. Anderson, M.U., relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, Ss.H. Divisional Train, to 'command a company, to date from April 12, 1918, and-is granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major J. li. Wnyte (May 12, 1918). Capt. j. J. AVass to be adjutant, New Zealand Divisional Train, vice Capt. h. H. Anderson, M.C. (April 12, 1918). Major H. E. Avery, D.5.0., appointed AA. and Q.M.G., N.Z. Division, vice Lieut.-Col. if. G. Reid, D.S.O, A.S.C., is granted the temporary .rank of' Lieut.Colonel whilst so employed (May 23,1918); 5/35 S.S.M. W. M. Bason, to be 2nd lieutenant (May 30, 1918).

NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS. Tho undermentioned captains are placed'on the N.Z. Ml (May 80, 1918):— H. D. Robertson, M.8.; T. I'cttey, M.D., F.R.C.P.; T. N, Wjit. .Capt. D. h. Fenwick, M.D., to be Registrar and Om-cer-in-Chargo Medical Division, No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, vice Major F. 1. Bowcrbank, M.D. (appointed S.M.O. at N.Z. Base), and is granted the temporary rank of major whilst so.employed.(November- 5, 1917). The undermentioned postings of medical officers have been approved :-Capt W. C. M'Caw M.8., F.R.C.S., from sick, to No. 2 N.Z. General Hqspital. Capt. M. B. M, Tweed, from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. <japt. J. v. Marks, M.8., from N.Z. Base Depot, to X'.Z. Division. Capt. A. N. M'lvelvey, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot, to N.Z. Base Depot. Capt. h. H. Ward, from No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to be K.M.O. Ist Battalion, N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Capt. R. H. Baxter; M.C.. from K.M.0., Ist Battalion, N.Z. Rifle Brigade to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance. - Capt. R. J. Rogers, F.R.C.S., from N.Z Wing XXII Corps Reinforcement Camp, to bo IUI.U, 2nd N.Z. Entrenching Battalion. Capt. L. H. Whetter, M.8., from No 2 N./,. Field Ambulance, to No. 3 N.Z. lield Ambulance. Capt. T. A. Milroy Rcmforcomeiit Officer, from N.Z to No 3 N Z. General Hospital. Capt. h. U Allen MB., Reinforcement Officer, from N Z to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital.

NEW ZEALAND ARMI' NURSING SERVICE. The undermentioned aro seconded for duty, in Egypt : —23/109 Sister C Condifck, 22/76 Sister E. Hodge*, A.Iy.R.C, 22/ to Sister S. L. Nicoll, 22/89 Sister E. M. Stokes 22/07 Sister M. Alleyne, 22/163 Sister'E. K. Rhind, 22/231 Stnff-Nurso S SI. V. Fogelin, 22/240 Staff-Nurse L. Harper, 22/246 Staft'-Nurso G. Leipst, "2/'i7 Staft'-Nurso E. M. Lewis, 22/141 Staff-Nurse V. M'Coch-Smith, 22/267 StaffNursc L. Trumble, A.R.R.C. 22/174 StaffNursc E. A. Wilson. 22/397 Staft'-Nurso N Slater is seconded for ilutr to New Zealand (May 30, 1918). NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORI'S. Capt. J. M. Turner is seconded for duty at Queen's Hospital, Sidciip, vice Major J. N. Rishwortli. appointed Deputy Director of Dental Services, N.Z.E.E. (May 23, 1918). Capt. L. H. Pol ton is seconded for duty to Now Zealand (May 30, 1918). NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT. Rev. J. E. Lopdcll is placed on the N.Z. Roll (May 30, 1918).. Adjutant J. S. Bliidin is seconded for duty to Now Zea-

lni](l (May 30, 1918). The undermentioned postings of chaoluins have been approved :-Hev. M. llullineuux, from N.Z. Wing XXII Curpd Reinforcement Caaip to 2nd N.Z. Entrenching Battalion. Rev. T. B. Seg-rief, from Ist Battalion, Wellington Regiment, to 3rd N.Z. Entrenching Battalion. Rev. E. E. Maiden, from 4th N.Z. Infantrv (Reserve) Brigade, to N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot. Rev. •If. C. Money, fiom sick, to N.Z. Command Depot. Rev. C. A. Mallett, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot to N.Z. Base Depot. NEW ZEALAND ARMY PAY CORPS. 22,658 Stuff Q.M.S. E. Stewart, to ho lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with Audit Section, N.Z.E.F.. Administrative Headquarters (May 27, 1918).