NEW ZEALAND ARMY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 159, 31 March 1919, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND ARMY

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS _ ■ \ The appointments, promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on active service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force liavo" been approved:— • AUCKLAND MOUNTED RIFLES. : Captain It. \V. Colbeek, returned from 1 New Zoaland, is removed from the N.Z. : 8011, aud ceases to bo seconded. (November 22, 1918.) The undermentioned officers cease to be seconded lor duty to New Zealand. (November 22, 1918):—2nd Lieutenants I*!. W, Cheetham, R. E. L. M'Clure, and H. W. Dunbar. Captain F. Allsopp, f*om being seconded as a prisoner of nnr, is placed on' the N.Z. Roll. (November (i, 1918.) Major H, C. Hemphill .is seconded for duty as D.A.A.G., A. :uid N.Z. Mounted Division, vico Major E. A.. IC. Hmhon, P. 5.0., Ist A.L.H.' Regiment, deceased. (November 12. 1915.) Captain C. V. Bigg-Wither relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, and is seconded for duty villi Graves Registration Unit, E.E.F. (November 7, 1918.) Lieutenant S. C. Reid to be quartermaster, vice Captain C. V. Bigg-Wither, seconded for duty with Graves Registration Unit, E.E.F. (November 7, 1918.) Captain A. C. M. Finlayson, M.C.,' to be major, vice Major If. €'. Hemphill, seconded for duty as D.A.A.G., A. and N.Z. ..Mounted Division. (November 12, 1918.)

The undermentioned to bo lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenant G. i'aton (November U, 1918); 2nd Lieutenant A. B. Mooro (November 30, 1918). . Captain W.Haeata is granted tho' temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major H. S. Whitehorn. (October 15, 1918.) Tho undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of (nptain :—Lieutenant II; M. Rorke, whilst second in command of a squadron, vice Captain M. R. Reid. (October 4, 1918.; - Lieutenant R. C. Chapman, whilst second in command of a squadron, vico Captain A. C. M. Finlayson, M.C. (October '4, 1918.) Lieutenant T. W. Aickin is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst spcond in command cf a squadron, vic» Captain W. Haeata, temporarily commanding a squadron, to date October 24, 1918, nnd -relinquishes temporary rank on nmrching out to N.Z. Triininj Units and Depots in Ejypt. (November 9. 1918.) CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES. The undermentioned, officers r»ase to be seconded for duty !o New Zealand (November ?2. 1918):—Lieutenant J. Tennant. 2?" I Lieutenant' A. W. Leaman and 0. H. Brenmer, D.C.M. The undermentioned officers are seconded for duty to Zealand (November 19, 1918):—Lieutenant G. J. IT. Reid. 2nd Lieutenants W. T). Griffith, N T . A. Whitin?. end L. Bain. ' , Lieutenant W. L. Harrison ceases to', be seconded for dutv with tho Royal Air Force. (December P-0. 1918.1Captain (temp. Maior) P.. L. Hindlev relinquishes the appointment of T).\,A,G, (N.Z. Section), 3rd Echelon, 8.E.F., but. retains tho temporary rank of major and remains seconded for duty with tbe' N.Z. Records Section, London. (November 12, 1918.) Lie»tenniit D. B. Murcliison, M.0., to be adjutant, vice Lieutenant Gi .T. K. Reid. seconded for duty to New Zealand, and is granted the acti"ir-n>nk of enntnin whilst so employed. (October 19. 1918.) The undermentioned to b" nontenants', under provisions. of Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenants J. H. Dine" (November 13. 1918), and Compigne. (Noyember 15. 1918). Lieutenant A. B. Johnston", M.C., ia irranted the ■ temporary ranjc of captain. vice Captain .T. S. Barker, temporarily commanding a squardon. (October 6, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. B. Johnstone. M.C.. retains tho temporary rank of- cantain whilst' commanding a sonadron of the trainin. l : re"in ,o nf. .'.vice Cop-' tain (temp. Major) J. R. Barker to regimental duties. (November 12, 1918.) . WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES. The undermentioned officers cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. (November 22, 1918):—Captain E. Levien M.C., .Lieutenant E. R-. Black, M.C., 2nd Lieutenants 0. G. Birrell, L. IC. G. Bull, and H. 11. Blake. Major E. J. Hulbert, D.5.0., having been declared unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation'3l, (Novemher 3. 1918.)

Major A, P. Batchelar to be second in command, vico Major U. Dick, promoted and seconded. (October 18, 1918.) Captain J. B. Hine to bo major, vice i Major E. J. Hulbert. D.5.0., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 84... (November 3, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant L. V. Bellingbam to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z. E.P. Regulation 13, (November 14, 1918.) Major E. J. Hulbert, D.5.0., commanded N.Z. training "units and depot in Egypt from September 29, 1918, to October 23, 1918. OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES. Lieutenant A. E. C. H. E. Booufve,. t from being seconded as N.Z. Divisional Claims Officer, remains seconded for dutv with Claims Commission.- (December 16. 1918.) NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST BAT--' / - TALION. The undermentioned .are placed on the N.Z. Roll (December 19, 1918}:-2nd Lieti- , tenants L. T. Wylie and W. H. Yorke, ■ M.C. . Lieutenant C. G. G. Johnson to ]>a captain, vico Captain H. D. H'Hugh, M.C.. promoted, and retains appointment of quartermaster. (December 11, 1918.) Lieutenant A. C. P. Hay to be captain, vico Lieutenant C. G. G. Johnson, promoted and remaining quartermaster, and remaining second for special eervico. (December 11, 1918.) Linutendnt D.-'G. Cody, M.C., to bo , captain, vico Lieutenant A. ,C. P. Hay, promoted and remaining seconded. (December 11, 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant P. L. Bowron to be lieutenant, vice Lieutenant D. G. Cody, M.C., promoted. (December 11, 1918.) , HEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY. Captain H. H. Whyte, M.C., is transferred to the N.Z. - Army, Ordnance Corps. (December 30, 1918.) The undermentioned are' placed on the N.Z. Roll Captain W. P. Golden (December 19,-1918), Captain F. C. Soar (December 19, 1918), 2nd Lieutenants P. C. Hurst (December 19, 1918), D. Macrae (December 19, 1918), and A. F. Watson (December 19, 1918); Lioutenant C. T. Gillespie, M.C. (December 23, 1918). Lieutenant A. H. Vial, M.M., relinquishes the appointment of orderly officer, 3rd Brigade, and ceases to bo seconded. (December 11, 1918.) Captain D. G. Johnston to be major, vice Major R. A. Wilson, R.G.A., struck off strength. (October 28, 1918.) The undermentioned to be captains:— Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. E. Arche.v, vice Captain D. G. Johnston promoted, and remains seconded for educational duty. (October 28, 1918.) ' Lieutenanfc_ (temp. Captain) W. E ; Orsborn, vice Lieutenant (temp. ■ Captain) G. E. Arckey, promoted and" remaining seconded. (October 28, 1918.)' Lieutenant (temp,. Captain) H. T. Jones, R.N.Z.A., vico Major E. H. Nortbcroft, seconded as Assistant-Director of Education (U.K.) (Dated November 26, 1918.) _ 2nd Lieutenant J. S. Millner to ba ' lieutenant, nnder provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 13. (December 9, 1918.) The undermentioned to bo 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. (December 18, 1918).: —17,325 Bombardier R. W. Simson, 2/1033 Sergeant IC. Laver- ■ ton. The, undermentioned are granted the temporary mnk of major:—Captain G. Lyon, M.C., Tico Major,E. H. Northcroft, to England on duty. (November 2fi, 1918.) Captain W. E. Orsborn, vico Major D. E. Gardner, D.S'.O. (December I, 1918.) . Captain (temp. Major) W. H. Jones relinquishes the temporary rank of major on assumption of command of the battery by-Major A. B, Williams. (December 7, 1918.) The undermentioned are granted- the temporary rank of captain:—Lioutenant

A. W. Easther, vice Captain (temp. Major) G. Lyon, 11.C., posted to another battery. (November 26, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant. E. J. Phillips, vice Captain (teihp. Major) W. E. Orsborn, posted to another battery. (December 1, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant 11. B. Wright, whilst performing the duties of second' in command of a battery. (December 12, 1918.) i Lieutenant I. E. Cowie, vice Major I). G. Johnston, posted to command the N.Z.D.A.C. (November 25, 1918.) Lieutenant D. M. Ecklioff is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice Captain F. W. Reed, to England on duty.. (December 3. 1918.) Lieutenant (temp, Captain) ,11. R. Kirtier relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on ceasing to perform the duties of second in command of a battery. (December 12, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS. Field Companies. Lieutenant A. W. Thomas. M.C., having been declared by a medical board to bo unlit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. (December 3, 1918.) Lieutenant A. H. Bogle, returning to New Zealand, censes to bo seconded for duty with a Field Survey Company, R.E. (December 31, .1918.) ■ Lieutenant H. M. Clarke, to be barrack officer, & Group,. N.Z.E.F., Sling, and remains seconded. (December 30, 1918.) ,' 2nd Lieutenant B. L. Joll, to lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. (December 21, 1918.) The undermentioned Are granted the temporary rank of captain. (November 27, 1918)!— Lieutenant .T. W. Dow, vico Captain If. G, R. Newbould: Lieutennnt E. D. dough, vice Captain H. H. Fisher. SIGNAL SERVICES. 2nd Lieutenant. J. M'G. Craig, to he lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. (December 18, 1918.) 4/507 Sergeant F. J. Easther, to lie 2nd lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. (December 7, 1918.) . 2nd' Lieutenant J. G. .Young, is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst employed on educational duty. (December I,' 1918.) AUCKLAND REGIMENT. The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. roll (December 1, 1918):—Lieutenants C. K. Grierson, C, H. S. Johnston, G. L. Popple, W. Moore, R. G.- Armitage, and P. S. Kisby-Mason, 2nd Lieutenants R. H. Harris, C. L. Lane, H. Ilanna. Captain S. Wood, having been absent from his unit, off duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34.' (December 24, 1918-) Captain H. S. Westmacott, from instructor, officers and n,c.o.'s clasjeei, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Res.) Brigade, to be officer commanding N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill, and is granted the temporary rank of major, and remains seconded whilst so employed. (Decomber 3, 1919.) Captain H. S. Westmacott, from 0.e., N.Z., Isolation Camp, LaTkhill, to be officer-rn-chargo N.Z. War Records See. tion, vico Major .11. F. Cambrill, returning to New Zealand, and retains the temporary rank of major and remaiuo seconded whilst so employed. (December 30, 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant H. G. Tombs, to be quartermaster, N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill. (December 3, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. Macdonald, to be captain, vice Captain S. Wood, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 34. (December 24, 1918.)

'The undermentioned to be 2nd. lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (December 18, 1918):—1/815 Sergeant If. C. Adlam, 12/1099 Sergeant.W. G. Bauer. 12/2977 Sergeant S'. E. Clinkard, 11/1554 Sergeant H. F. Gilmorc, 12/2392 Sergeant G. G. Mitchell, M.M., 23/1613 Sergeant O. B. Dewar, M.M"., 12/2925 Sergeant W. T. Pethybridge, M.M.

Captain R. D, M'Farland, M.C., is gi anted tho temporary rank of major, vice Major C. H. M'Clelland, D.S'.O., N.Z.S.C., to England on duty. (December 4, 1918.) • '

The undermentioned, arc granted ihfi temporary rank of captain: Lieutenant P. R. Baker, vice Captain R. D. MTnrland, M.C.. (granted temporary rank of major). (December 4, 1918.) Lieutenant W. P. Aitken, M.C., vice' Captain H. L. de F.-'Garland.-N.Z.S.C., to England on duty. '.(December. 18, 1918.). 2nd Lieutenant T. 'Pi Warrenj-,vice .Captain A. G. : M'Gregori-;,to England on duty. (November 19, 1918.) ; CANTERBURY REGIMENT. The undermentioned /ire placed on the Jv.Z. Roll (Dc-cembor, 1918): Lieutenants H. C. Tennent and S. J. Mogridge, 2nd Lieutenants W. ..Tames, S. G. Thompson, M.M., E. D. Buddo, and W. E. Smitii, D.C.M. Major N. W. B. B. Thorns, D.5.0., M.C.', N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of brigade major, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, on the reorganisation uf the brigade as a demobilisation group, but remains aecpnded under N.Z.E.I' 1 . Regulation 34. (December 27, 1918.) Captain IV J. W. Stewart relinquishes J the appointment of brigade quartermaster, i 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, on | the reorganisation of the brigade as a I demobilisation group, and censes to bo seconded. . (December 27, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant E. F. B. Waters, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes tho appointment of brigade, gas .officer) 2nd ft.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to-be seconded. (December 26, 1918.) Lieutenant F. G. Matthews, proceeding to England on duty, relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster,. 2nd 1 Battalion. (December 12, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant 'I'. P. West, to be quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant F. G. Matthews, to England on duty. (December 12,»1918.) 2nd Lieutenant A. Plumley, to be adjutant, N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill, and is granted the acting-rank of captain whilst so employed. (December 3, 1918.) The undermentioned to be lieulenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13: 2nd -Lieutenant. J. Mitchell, M.C. (December 21, 1918), 2nd Lieutenant F. L. Brophy (December 2(i, 1918). The undermentioned to be-2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (De'eember 18, 1918): C/ 3259 Sergeant W. Brierley, M.M., 26,978 Sergeant S. C. Andrews, 26,010 Sergeant L. ,T. Stokes, 0/493 Sergeant W. A. Lindsay, 6/3188 Sergeant'E. n. Tyler,.23/1809-O.S;M. F. W. T. Simpson, M.M., 6/931 C.Q.M.S. R, H. Shipton, 6/3221 Q.M.S. F. H,'. Jenkins, G/560 Sergeant J. Sutherland. . Major N. R. Wilson, M.C.,-is granted tho temporary-rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst temporarily cominandihj; a battalion,- vice Lieutenant-Colonel H. Stowart, D.5.0., M.C., detached for educational duty, to date> October 25, 1918, and relinquishes tlio temporary rank on assumption of the oommand of the battalion by Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Stitt, D.5.0., M.C. (December 1, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. X. Farnell relinquishes the temporary rank of captain 'On ceasing to perform the duties of company commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. "(December 3, 1918.) ■ ■

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. C. C. Hunted. M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on Major J. B. Lo Mottee rejoining the battalion. (December 7, 1918.) Lieutenant P, N.' Gray, M.C., M.M., is granted the temporary rank of oaptain whilst employed on educational duties. (December 1, 191 B.) OTAGO REGIMENT. The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll (December, 1918): Cruitain F. J. R. Earl, M.C.. Captain 1). Glanfield, Lieutenants I. V. A. Dobbie, R. G. Charters, C. I l '. Atmore, M.C., a.nd R-. 0. Buchanan, 2nd Lieutenants S. B. Dunn, I!„ T{. Brown, and E. S. Andrews. The undermentioned, paving been absent from their -units, off duty, .for four months, are seconded nnder provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34: —Captain S. C. Greer (December 25. 1918): Captain D. Claufield (November 24, 1918). Lieutenant A. Macdonald having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general servico within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.P. Regulation 34. (December 10, 1918.) Captain S. G. M'Donald, from Brigade Intelligence Officer, 2nd _ N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to ho staff enniftin, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vicj).Major J. E. Barton, N.Z.S.C., returning to New Zealand on duty, and remains seconded, (December 5, 1918.) , , Major D. White, from being seconded for duty with N.Z. Divisional Employment Company, remains seconded as N.Z. divisional claims officer, vice Li""fcnant A. E. C. H. T2. Boeufve, Otaizo Mounted P.iflea, to duty with Claims Commission. (December -6, 1918.)

Lieutenant J. Arnistead is seconded for duty at N.Z. Recoption Camp, vice 2nd Lieutenant N, Clay, N.Z. liille Brigade, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. (December 26, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant J. P. Ruddy to be lieutonant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. (December 20, 1918.) The undermentioned to bA 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (December 18, t9IB)S/2030 S.M. A. J. ICerse, 27,886 Sergeant J. F. Harrison, 23,219 C'S.M. E. Mooro. 8/2893 Corporal D S. Dale, 15.136 Sergeant F. H. Clearwater. 3/723 Private C. H. Stevenson, 23/1665 Sergeant F. A. Haywnrd, 5/4179' Sergeant J. A. Morris. • WELLINGTON REGIMENT. 'The undermentioned are placed on tho N.Z. Roll (December, 1918):—Lieutenants A, T. Duncan, L. W. Te H. Grace, and I'. H. N. Beasley, 2nd, Lieutenants T. Anthony, C. G. Burgess, C. M. Wells. Honorary Captain G. E. Butler, discharged in England, is struck off tho strength of tho N.Z.E.F. (December 31, 1918.; Lieutenant W. Perry, having been declared by a medical board, to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (December 3, 1918.) Major R. F. Gambrill relinquishes the appointment of officer, in. charge N.Z. War Records. Section, and is placed on tin? N.Z. Roll. (December 30, 1918.) ijieutenant C. G. Stewart to England to duty rcliqiiishes the appointment_ of adjutant, Ist Battalion, and the acting rank of captain. (December 12, 1915.) Lieutenant R.. Love to be adjutant. Ist Battalion, vice, Lieutenant C. G. Stewart to England on duty, and is granted the acting rank of captain whiist so employed. (December 12, 1918.) Lieutenant F. C. Chaytor relinquishes the appointment of assistant instructor, XXII Corps, Lewis Gnn Schooi, and ceases ti) bo seconded. (November 26, 1918.)

The undermentioned to be'2nd lieutenants. supernumerary to establishment. (December 18, 1918):—10/3647 "Corporal. A. B. Matthews 10/2512 Corporal ■ L. T. Carins, D.C.M., 3/573 Private G. W. Demnsey. 2/595 Corporal J. Sainton, 26/(161. Sercreant R. 11. Cate. 10/3215 Sergeant It. F. Caterer, 10/271 C.O.M.S. P. J. C Burn NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE. The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll (December, 1916) Captain G, W. Morice, Lieutenant H. J. Trevethick, 2iid Lieutenants F. .D. Barron, H. L. Griffiths, R. Gilkison, N. W. Jones, A. C. Nathan, F. W. Pauling, S..N, Managh, D.C.M.. D. E. Sutherland, G. S. Bishop, G. D. M'N. Fisher, 11, B. Leaper.'Xicu-. tenant A. C. Fulton. The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit, off 4uty for four, months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 3-I:—Captain P. A, Elder (December 23, 1916); .Captain P. E. A.-Sal-mon (December 30, 1918). The undermentioned,., having been declared by a, medical board to be unfit for.'j general service within twelve month!), are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:— Lieutenant R. H. Ninirno (December 13, 1918) and C. H.\ Salt (December 10, 1918), Honorary Lieutenant P. E. Cole (Decernber 10, 1918). Captain E. Zeialor, M.C., from staff captain, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, to bo brigade major, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Major D. E. Bremner, M.C., N.Z. S.C., returning to New Zealand for duty, and remains seconded. (December 5, 1918.) Captain 11. E. Crosse, M.C., from brigade intelligence officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) 'Brigade,' to be staff captain, 3rd N.Z, (Rifles) Brigade, vice Captain E, Zeisler, M.C., appointed brigade major, and remains seconded. (December 5, 1918.) Lieutenant J. B. Callan to be quartermaster, 3rd Battalion, vice Lieutenant C. C. Marantic, seconded for duty to Now Zealand. (October 31,1918.) • Major W. L. Robinson, N.Z.S.C., returning to New Zealand for duty, relinquishes the appointment of D.A.A.G;, N.Z. Division, and ceases to be seoonded. (December 5, 1918.) Lieutenant -E. M. Tolhurst, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation,' ceases to bo seconded for duty with No, 1 N.Z. (Divisional) Employment Company. (December 4, 1918.) Second -Lieutenant N. Clay, returning l . 1.0 New Zea.land for demobilisation, ceases to bo seconded for dutv at tho N.Z. Reception Camp. (December 26, 1918.) The undermentioned to be captains (November 21, 1918) ;—

Lieutenant .T. B. Callan, ripe Lieutenant E. Zsisler, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded, and retains tho appointment of quartermaster. ' Lieutenant F. F. G. Herring, vice Lieutenant J. B. Callnn, promoted and remaining quartermaster. 2nd Lieutenant .T. G. Gc«- to be lieutenant, under'provisions of N.Z-.E.P. Regulo t inn 13. (December %, 1913.) The-undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment (December 18. 19181 '.—56335 Lance-Corpl, W. ,T. Piatt, 3V1083 Sergeant E. T. Beaumont (temp. 0.M.5,), 31/39!) Ser?«mt B. Clearwater, 32297 Corperal C. D. Brown (M.M.). 12324 Lance-Sergeant P. A. Earner. 35/38 C.S.M. L. G. M'MnHx, 23/247 Rifleman E. M. D, Olilson, 26754 Corporal E. EoHinson, 18585 Lance-Sewear.t M. J, Rovds, 2G/531 Sergmnt L. M. H. Cheriton, 23086 Pfirgfant .T. ,T. Davison, 23/225 SerJ. M'Dermott, 24/501 Sergeant W. P. Mansrin, 25/234 Serjeant H, C. Bodjers.' 2J.1328 Seroeant .T.'Boncj 13832 T.ance-Sereeant, .P. W. Tooi»a.th. Sriwwt A. Fletcher, 2(5/863 .C.S.M. P. T. M'Glashan, 24/T65 Servant W. G. Gow, 28/2.17 Corporal E. Grcenh.ilgli (temp, seivrennt). Captain W. P. Fowlds, M.C., is granted tils' temporary rank M major, vice Maj6r M. 11. P. .Tones, M.C.. to England on duty. . (December 14, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant W. G. Taylor. M-.M., is granted Hie te'nporarv rank of captain, ; vice-Captain'G. P. .Tamicsr-n, poeted to 2nd Battalion. ■(N'"'Piuh&r 22, 1918.) Gapta.in (temn. Major) H. C. Meikle, M.C.. relinrm.ishes the temporary . rank of major. (December 8, 1918.)

NEW ZEAL*m MAOPT (PIONEER) BATTALION. Lieutenant D. Dufaur is placed on the N.Z. roll. (December 19, 1918.) Captain C.- W. Salmon to be D.A.A.G., N.Z. Division, vico Major W. L. Robinson, N.Z.S.Cv returning to New Zealand for duty, and is seconded whilst so employed (December 5, 1918.) - - NEW ZEAL.AND RAPOTONGAN COMPANY. 2nd Lieutenant B. Tangney,. to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F, Peculation 13. (October 25. 1918.) NEW ZEALAND MACHINE-GUN CORPS. Mounted Section. 2nd Lieutenant G. BalL ceases to be. seconded for duty to New Zealand. (November 22, 1918.) ' ; Lieutenant H. V. B. Speight is seconded for duty to England:' (October 29, 1918.) Captain (temp. Major) A. C. Hinman to be major, to complete establishment.' (July 31, 1918.) ■ Lieutenant (temp, Captain) B. E. Bntolielar to (he major, to complete establishment. (Aiiguft 13. 1918.) : The undermentioned to be contains. to complele establishment (July 13, 1918)-.— Lieutenants T. McCarroll and P. P. Mackenzie, M.C. 2nd Lieutenant. L. J. Armstrong, D.C.M., to be lieutenant, under previsions of N.Z.E.P., Regulation 13. (November 11, 11)18.) Captain T. M'Carroll i? granted the temporary rank of major, vice Major A. C. Hinman. (November 9. 1918.) Lieutenant W. Cobb, M.C.. I.i granted the temporary r-nik of captain, vice Canfain T. M'C'arrol!.-temporarily commanding a squadron. (November 9, 1918.) INFANTRY SECTION. 2nd Lieutenant D. I). Forsyth is placed on the N.Z. roll. (December 19. 1918.) Lieutenant E. C. Granger, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for jrencral service within twelvemonths, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.P., Regulation 34. (December 1-1, 1915.) Tho undermentioned to.be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment. 'December 18. 1!115.)r—24(493 Sergeant P. Latham, 12/2888 Sergeant G. V." Woods, 14,-103 Sergeant J. S. Dickinson, 22,91 m Sergeant A. G. Golder, M.M. Lieutenant A. J. M. Manson, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of c.aptain whilst employed as liaison officer for de-

mobilisation at N.Z.E.F. Headquarters, nnd remains seconded. (December 2, 1918.) v NEW ZEALAND ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Captain J. G. Stewart, M.C., returned from New Zealand, is removed from tho N.Z. roll, and censes to be seconded. (December 30, 1918.) Major.,T. B. Whyte, D.5.0., is placed on the N.Z. roll. (December 19, 1918.) 5/147 a C.Q.M.S. H. Armstrong, to bo 2nd lieutennnt, supernumerary to establishment. (November 1918.) NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS. Tho undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. roll (December 19, 1918):—Captain S. Scoular, Captain B. F. Aldred, Lieutenant R. S. J. Fitzgerald. Tho undermentioned nro seconded for duty to New Zealand (December, 1918) :— Major W. S. Sinclair. Captain D. S. Milne, Captain T. T. Thompson, Caplain A. N. M'Kclvey, Lieutenant L. G. Bell. Captain F. L. Armitage is seconded whilst attached for a course of instruction at Owen's College, Manchester. (December 20,. 1918.) Major P. H. Buck, D.5.0., is granted tho temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst, commanding No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, vice Lieutenant-Colonel 11. J. M.'Lean, appointed to command No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to date October 31, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on assumption of command by Lieutenant-Colonel G.' Home, 0.11.E.' (December 2, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND ARMY NURSING ' SERVICE. The undermentioned are placed on tho N.Z, roll-(December, 1918):—22/318 Sister R. G. Edgerley, 22/368 Sister A, M. West, 22/269 Sister A. C. Westoby, 22/407 Staff Nurse G. G. Meddins. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand (Docember, 1918): 22'88 Sister J. Sinclair, 22/248 Sister L. M. Lea, 22/294 Sister C. Walker, 22/131 Sister M. J. Jeffery, 22/180 Sister M. W. Anderson, 22/386 Sister R. C. Makeig, 22/437 Staff Nurao E. C. Jordan, 22/41 Sister Samsou, resigned on .marriage, is struck off tho strength., (December 18, 1918.) 22/185 Sister (Acting Matron) M. A. Early, A.R.R-.C., to be matron. (December 27, 1918.) , ' ■ The undermentioned to be sisters (December. 1918).: 22/392 Staff Nurse S. G. Bnrr, 22/464 Staff Nurse J. H, E. Beer, 22/394 Staff Nurse E. M. Fitzgerald, 22/356 Staff Nurse E. P. Grey, 22/393 Staff .Nurse F. Hart, 221396 Staff Nurse N. M. Jensen, 22/899 Staff Nurse M. M'Gee, 22/395 Staff Nurse. A.... C. MaoKewhar, 22/402 Staff Nurse N. Mandeno, 22/388 Staff Nurse J. D. Matheson, 22/387 Staff Nurse A. G. Marshall, 22/398 Staff Nurse E. A. Parkinson. . NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS. Captain J. S. Nicolson is placed on tho N.Z. Roll. (December 19, 1918.) The undermentioned are seconded fcr

duty to New Zealand: Captain H. P. B. Foster (December 19, 1918). Captain G. S. Gresliam (December 23, 1918). • Lieutenant C. H. Bourke, having completed the prescribed period of service, to oe captain. (March 5, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT. The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand: The Rev. R. S. Watson, M.C. (December 19, 1918); the Rev. S. Farr, M.C. (December 23, 1918.) The Rov. E. J. Tipler, having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within twsvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. (December 10, 1918.) NEW ZEALANJ) ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS. Captain H. H. Wliyte, M.C., is transferred from N.Z. Field Artillery, with geniorilv from January 25, 1917. (December 30, 1918.) Captain N. J. Levien to 1m major, to complete establishment. (December 15, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant W. J. Geard to he lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. (December 20, 1918.) A LATER LIST Tly? appointment.'), promotions, and transfers of the undermentioned officers on activfe servicti with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force have' been approved CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES! Captain (temp. Major) F. L. Hindley hafj returned to New Zealand for demobilisation and retains the temporary rank of major. (January 8, 1919.) NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY. 2nd Lieutcnfint' A. A. Carrey, M.M., having been declared by a medical board to be unfit for general service within ttfelvo months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 31. (December 31, 19)8.) 2nd Lieutenant A. C. Cameron, M.C., to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation. 13. (January 7, 1919.) Lieutenant-Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.N.Z.A., is granted the tem■porary rauk of coloncl, vice BrevetColonel ■ (temp. Brigadier-General) G. N. Johnston, C.M.G., D.5.0., K.A., .011 special leave. (December 11, 1918.) Lieutenant A. C. de Latour is granted the temporary rank of captain, vice 2nd Lieutenant E. F. Tyson, M.C., relinquished the temporary raiik of captain. (November 16, 1918.) Captain (temp. Major) J. W. Smeaton relinquishes the temporary rank of miijor 011 assumption of command of the battery by Captain W.. E. Earnshaw. (December 27, 1918.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J.- A. Guild relinquishes the temporary rank of captain 011 resumption of duties'of s«cond in command By Captain J. W. Smeaton. (December 27, 1918.)

NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS. Field Companies.

Major F. W. Skeiscy, discharged in England, ds struck off the (strength, of the N.Z.E.F. (January 11, 1919.) Captain H. W. Newman, M.C., returning to New Zeaalnd for deinobilisatipn, relinquishes the appointment of Assistant instructor, XXII Corps School. (January S. 1919.) 2nd Lieutenant N. L. Vickerman to he lieutenant, under provisions of ■ N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. (January W, 1919.) 8/3497 S.M. R. B. Brebner, to be, 2nd lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with N.Z. Light Railway Operating Company. (December 31, 1918.) •Lieutenant A. Lush is granted the temporary Tank .of captain whilst employed as N.Z.E.F. .Works Officer, London.' (November 1. 1918.) . Signal Services. 2nd - 'Lieutenant E. Jr. Vickery, D.C.M., ti, be company commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Major S. W. B. Broofcer, M.C., Canterbury Regiment, appointed A.P.M., Salisbury area. (Janl \mry 2, 1919.), : Lieutenant (temp. Major) E. Mnrsoen relinquishes the temporary rank of major, and ceases to .be seconded .on ceasing to command a field survey-.com-pany, R.E. (December 2G, 1918.) Tunnelling Company. Captain 11. AVatkinson, to England on clulv, relinquishes the appointment of adiutant. (December 5, 1918.) Lieutenant L. May to be adjutant, vice Captain Tl. AVatkinson, to England on dutr, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst'6o employed., (December 5, 1918.) Army Postal-Services. Major G. B. Pall .is attached to the N.Z.E.F. for inspectorial duties. (January 1, 1919.) AUCKLAND REGIMENT. Lieutenant A. ']). .lack, M.C., to England on duty, ceases to be seconded for' duty with the la(. Light: T.M. liattery. (December 2S, 1918.) Tito undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13, with seniority next after Lieutenant W. 11. Carnahan:— 2nd Lieutenant H. M. M'Adnm, M.C. (December 2, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant C. 11. Gribbin. (December 2, 1918.) 2nd Lieutenant I''. If-. O'Gormnn, M.C. (December 12, 1918.) The undermentioned to lie lien,tenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13:--2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. V. Warren, and retains the temporary rank of captain. (December 13, 1918.) .

2nd Lieutenant H. L. King, M.C. (December 12, 1918.)

2nd Lieutenant S. D. Rico, M.M., and' remains quartermaster, 2nd Battalion. (December 20, 1918.) 2nd Lieutennnt C. Learivood. (January 14, 1919.) 2nd Lieutenant J. A. Jones, M.C. (January 14, 1919.) 2nd Lieutenant E. 11. Eccles. (January 14, 1919.) 3/483 Sergeant 0. E. Burton, M.M., to be 2nd lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. (January 15, 1919.) CANTERBURY REGIMENT. • Major S. W. 11. Brooker, M.C., from company conminnder, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, to be A.P.M., Salisbury Area, vice Cnplain J. A. Shand, Auckland Regiment, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. (January 2, 1919.) The undermentioned to be lioutemlnts, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. (January 14, 1919):—-2nd Lieutenant W. Crawford, 2nd Lieutenant G. Hartshorn, M.C., 2nd Lieutenant D. D. It. Creswell. The undermentioned to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment:— 6.4207 Sergeant M. C. Bromell, M.M. (Jwiunry ,3, 1919.1: 28,633 Sergeant H. Roberts (January 6, 1919). OTAGO REGIMENT. The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—2nd Lieutenant A. H. King, V.C. (Januavy 1, 1919 1; 2nd Lieutenant W. B. Williams (January 14, 1919). Lieutenant E. A. Hontn is granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst holding an appointment (jn the Royal Air Force, carrying the rank, of captain. (September 18, 1918.) WELLINGTON REGIMENT. Lieutenant F. W. Medcalf performed the duties of adjutant, 3rd 'Reserve) Battalion, vico Captain H'. Simmonds, M.C., at cour6e of instruction, from September E'J. 1918, to October 13, 1910, inclusive. Major J. A. .Cameron relinquishes the appointment of A.l'.M., Codford Area. (January 1, 1919.) Captain J. Bright to he A.P.M., Codford Area, vice Major J. A, Cameron, relinquished tho appointment. (Janu1. 1919.) Captain F. S. Varuham, M.C., performed the duties of staff-captain, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Captain H. Holderness, M.C., N.Z. Rifle Brigade, to England, for courao of instruction, from October 17, 1918, to December 31, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant A. M. Thomson to be secretary, N.Z. Office k' Club,. Loudon, vice Captain W. G. Tweedy, M.8.E., N.Z. Medical Corps, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. (January 9, 1919.) The undermentioned, having been appointed Grade 1 instructors under the N.Z.E.F. education 6cheme, to be 2nd lieutenants, supernumerary to establishment, and are granted tho temporary rank of captain whilst so employed:— 4/1829 Lance-Corporal T. MacLennan (December 1, 1918.) '

. 4/2873 Private (.temp. Corporal) A. W. Larson. (December 1, 1918.) 55,683 Sergeant (temp. S.-Sorgeant) '1. D. Adams. (December 1, 1918.) 56,116 Corporal (temp. -S-Sergeant) H. W. Wilding.. (December 1, 1918.) 20,345 Sergeant (temp. S.-Sergeant) W. S. Hfil. (December 1, 1918.) 48,814 Corporal (temp. Sergeant) F. E. Ward, (December 1, 1918.) 17,278 Sorgeant H, W. L. Digby. (January 5, I®.) 62,197 Sapper F. W. Baxter. (January 5„ 1919.) 41,339 Sergeant L. J. Mackersey. (January 5, 1919.) 46,239 Sergeant J. V. Maeky. (January 5, 1919.) 33,197 Corporal R. W. llawke. (January 5, 1919.) . • 24/231 Sergciint C. A. Mndtord, to be 2nd lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment. (Januavy -1, 1919.)

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE. 2nd Lieutenant J. A. M'L. Roy, M.C., having been declared by a medical board to be unlit for general service within twelve months, is seconded under provisions of N!7,.E.F. Regulation 34. (December 27, 1918.) Major 0. W. Williams, M.C., to be 2nd in Command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major L. 11. Jardine, D.5.0., M.G., promoted and appointed to Command a battalion. (December 30, 1918.) The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13. 2nd Lieutenant T. E. Walker, with seniority next before Lieutenant 3. 0. Gow. (December 2(3, J918.) • 2nd Lieutenant .T. A. M'L. Roy, M-C. (January 14, 1919.) 2nd Lieutenant H. J. Shanks. (Janu-. ary 14. 1919.) „ . , , T 2nd Lieutenant W. S. Dingle.. (January 14, 1919.) 23/1144 Lance-Corporal C. R. Pain, to be 2nd lieutenant, jsupernumerary to establishment. (January 4, 1919.) Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. H. Irvine relinquishes the temporary rank of captain. (December 26, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION. Captain H. D. Dansey, M.C., performed the duties of bridging officer, XXII Corps, from October 2, 1918, to December 26, 1918. . ' Major W. 0. Ennis, D.5.0., to be lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Cnl-onel C. G. Saxby, D.5.0.. died of sickness. (November 27, 1915.) Captain E. Tingey to be major, vice Major W- 0. Ennis, D.5.0., . promoted. (November 27, 1918.) The undermentioned to be lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 13 (January 14, 1919):—' 2nd Lieutenant H. 11. Pohio. 2nd Lieutenant R. Angel, M.M. 2nd Lieutenant C. Goldsmith. NEW ZEALAND MACHINE-GUN CORPS. Infantry Section. Majot J. B. Parks, M.C., Essex Regiment, is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel, vice Lieutenant-Col-onel D. B. Blair, D.5.0., M.C., N.Z.S.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilisation duty. (December 4, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND ARMY SERVICE CORPS. 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) N. Bell, io be Assistant-Director of Education, N.Z. Disabled Soldiers, and is granted the temporary ri-nk of captain whilst so employed. (December 6, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS. Colonel D. J. M'Gavin, D.5.0.,' refuming to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the appointment of A.D.M.S., N.Z. Division, and is seconded. (December 31, 1918.) Lieutenant-Colonel D. N. W. Murray, D.5.0., to be A.D.M.S., N.Z. Division, and is promoted .olonel, vice Colonel I). J. M'Gavin, D.5.0., sw onded for duty to New Zealand. (December 31, 1918.) Captain W. G. Twee.'ly, M.8.E.. returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes iho appointment of secretary, N.Z. Officers' Club, London. (January 9, 1919.) Captain C. M'B. Dawson is granted the lemporary rank of major whilst employed as resident of the N.Z.E.F. Medical Board in Egypt. (November 24, 1918.) NEW ZEALAND ARMY NURSING SERVICE. 22/314 Sister A. .T. Metge, resigned on marriage, is' struck oil' the strength of the N.7J3.F. (January 15, 1919.) NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS. Captain J. 11. Don ceases to be seconded for duly with the Royal Air Force. (January 7, 1019.)