ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17634, 26 May 1919, Page 8

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

RECENT PROMOTIONS,

OF OFFICERS IN THE FIELD

The following appointments, promotions, and transfers of officers on active service with tile Now Zealand Expeditionary Force haVo been approved. COMMANDS AND STAFF.

Lieutenant-colonel (temporary brigadiergeneral) G. S. Richaidson, C.8., C.M.G., C.8.E., p.a.c., g., N.Z.S.C., returning to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the appointment of G.O. i/c Administration, N.Z.E.F., and tho command of G. 0.0., N.Z.E.F. in United Kingdom Lieutenant-colonel (temporary brigadiergeneral) C. W. Molvill, 0.M.G., DTS.O., p.s.c., N.Z.S.C., to be G.O. i7o Administration, N.Z.EJF., and G.0.C., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom. Brevet-colonel (temporary brigadier-gene-ral) G. N. Johnston, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.A., to command the New Zealand Division on the departure of Major-general Sir A. 11. Russell, K.C.8., K.C.M.G. Lieutenant-colonel the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes, Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, was attached to headquarters, New Zealand and Australian Division, from October 6, 1915, to March 21, 1916. • AUCKLAND MOUNTED RIFLES. Captain W. W. Averill relinquishes the appointment of adjutant to squadron duties. Lieutenant S. GV Reid, MX'., from quartermaster, to adjutant, vice Captain W. W. Averill, and is granted the temporary rank of oaptain while so employed. Lieutenant W. Austin, from signalling officer to be quartermaster, vice Lieutenant Reid, M.C., and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. _ Second Lieutenant A. R. Dunning to bo signalling officer, vice Lieutenant W. Austin.

Second Ldeotenant (temporary captain) J. C. Self to be lieutenant. -

The undermentioned to be second lieutenants Sergeant M. Gilbert, M.M., and S.Q.M.S. W. P. Macey. Lieutenant (temporary captain) T. W. Aiokin relinquishes the temporary rank of captain, on Lieutenant R. C. Chapman rejoining from hospital." Lieutenant (temporary captain) H. M. Rorke relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on Captain W.. W. Averill resuming squadron duties.

Captain W. Haeata is granted the temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major EL W. Smith, to England on leave. WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES. Lieutenant-colonel J. H. Whyte, D.5.0., D.C.M., N.Z.S.C., is placed on the N.Z. Roll.

Captain (hon. major) A. H. Wilkie relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, and is seconded for duty with N.Z.E.F. War Records Section.

Second Lieutenant E. E. Scholes, M.C., to bo quartermaster, vice Captain (hon. major) A. H. Wilkie, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed'.

Captain E. Ma/slntyre relinquishes the appointment of adjutant. Lieutenant W. Ricketts, D.C.M., to be adjutant, vice Captain E. Maclntyre, and is granted the acting rank of captain whilst so employed. Second Lieutenant L. K. G. Bull to be A.D.C. to G.0.C., N.Z.M.R. Brigade, vice Lieutenant A. F. Meldrum, relinquished the appointment

Sergeant R. R. MacGiegor to be second lieutenant.

Major A. F. Baichelar is granted the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel and appointed to command the Tegiment, vice Lieutenant-colonel .J. H. "Whyte, D.5.0., D.C.M., N.Z.S.C., to Base for Medical Board.

Captain P. J. Cotton is granted the temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major A. F. Batchelajr. Lieutenant O. B. Easther is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as secoad in command of a squadron, vice Ca.ptaTn P. J. Cotton.

Lieutenant E R. Black, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a squadron, vice Captain I. B. Cruickshank to Base for Medical Board.

Lieutenant A. Holland, is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a squadron, vice Major J. B. Davis, appointed temporary second in command of the regiment. Captain E. Levien, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major A. S. Wilder, D.5.0.. M.C.

Lieutenant 0. B. Easther performed the duties of quartermaster, vice Captain (hon. major) A. 11. Wilkie, seconded for duty with N.Z.E.F., War Records Section, from November 29, 1918, to December 29, 1918 (inclusive). CYCLIST BATTALION.

C.S.M. Xi. B. Baker, D.C.M., M.M., to be second lieutenant. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Captain VV. J. Hicks, irom adjutant N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, to be adjutant, "D" Group, N.-Z.E.F, button Coldheid. The uiKlermenuonecl to bo majors: —Captains G. Lyon, M.Q., vice Major D. E. Gardner, D.d.0., seconded; H. N. Webster, vice Major K. ±L Northoroft, seconded as assistant director of education (U.K.). 'i'Jie undermentioned to be captains: — Lieutenant (acting captain) W. J. Hicks M.M., vice Captain F. W. Reed, placed on the N.Z. Roll, and retains the appointment of'adjutant, N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot. Lieutenant W. Pollard, vice Lieutenant (acting captain) W. J. Hicks, M.M., promoted and retaining the appointment of adjutant. liieutenant (temporary captain) J. P. E. "Veale, vice Major A. H. W. Evenden, seconded.

Second Lieutenant L. Y. Lawrence to be lieutenant.

Lieutenant (temporary captain) A. J. Coutts, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, N.Z.D.A.C.,, but retains his temporary rank. Second Lieutenant R. G. Anderson to be adjutant, N.Z.D.A.C., vice Lieutenant (temporary captain) A. J. Cootts, relinquishes the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Lientenant (temporary captain) G- B. Parkinson, RJM.Z.A., relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, Ist Brigade, and the temporary rank of captain on being posted to a battery.

Lieutenant A. J. Flett, from orderly officer, Ist Brigade, to be adjutant, Ist Brigade, vice Lieutenant G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A. and is granted the temporary rank of tain whilst so employed. Lieutenant-colonel (temporary colonel) F. Symon, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.N.Z.A., relinquishes the temporary rank of colonel on return to duty of Brevet-colonel (temporary brigadier-general) G. N. Johnson. C.M.G., D.5.0., R.A.

Major C. N. Newman, D;S.O., is granted tho_ temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst commanding Ist Brigade. vice Lieutenant-coionel F. fcjymon, C.M.G. D.5.0., R.N.Z.A., and relinquishes the tempory rank of lieutenant-colonel on resumption of the appointment by Lieutenant-col-onel Symon, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.N.Z.A. Lieutenant A. T. Williams, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of D.D.C. to G.0.C., New Zealand Division.

The undermentioned to be second-lieu-tenants:—Corporal H. Horrobin, Sergeant R. Lush, Sergeant A. G. M*Donald, Corporal O. H. Orr, Sergeant P. F. Stratford, Corporal (acting sergeant) C. E. Evans; Driver L. D. Foster, Bombardier, (temporary corporal) P. R. Graham, Gunner C. W. Grubb Sergeant W. H. Hall, Driver R, M'Niven,' Corporal F. Smith, Sergeant G. P. Williamson, Sergeant T. Batters&y, Driver G. Samuel.

Lieutenant L. S. Darvis is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst commanding a detachment on board a transport. Lieutenant F. F. Reid is grante'd the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as adjutant of a transport. ENGINEERS. FIELD COMPANIES.

Lieutenant (temporary captain) E. D. Clcrugh relinquishes the temporary rank of captain on Lieutenant W. S. Rae rejoining. Lientenaat W. S. Rae is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst acting as second in command of a company. Lieutenant H. M. Clark is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst employed as barrack and works officer, "A" Grout) N.Z.E.F., Sling. Lieutenant H. A. Lookington is appointed second in command, Ist Field Squadron, A. and N.Z. Monntod Division, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. -SIGNAL SERVICES. Lieutenant (temporary major) E. Marsden, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation. ceases to be seconded on ceasing to command a field survey company, RE. but retains his temporary rank. ' AUCKLAND'REGfEMENT. Captain F. A. Taylor, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. ' Lieutenant-colonel W. W. Alderman C.M.G.. D.5.0., rejoining the A.I.F. Staff' is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.ji'. ' . Major J. G. Coaies, M.C., to bo second in command, Ist Battalion, vice Major? E H. Orr, D.5.0., to jEfcrgVuid cm duty.

Captain (temporary major) J. G. Coatee, M.C., to bo major, vice Major E. Slierson, 1.D., killed in action.

Tile under-mentioned to bo captains:— Lieutenant (temporary captain) N. E. Walker, vice Captain (temporary major) J. G. Coatos, M.C., promoted. Lieutenant S. T. Seddon, M.C., vice Captain C. T. Coboume, struck off the strength as "missing, believed billed," and remains seconded for spocial service. Lieutenant C. Oxenham, M.C., vico Lieutenant S. T. Soddon, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded. S.Q.M.S. S. I. A. Clifford is transferred from N.Z. Engineers and promoted to bo second b'eutenant, and is seconded for duty at "B" Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. Tile under-mentioned to be second lieutenants : —Sergeant E. G. Armstrong, S.M. L. F. Ashwin, M.M., Sergeant C. E. Dowsing, M.M., Sergeant L. it. Stichbury, Sergeant D. Woukles, C.S.M. H. I-L Brickell, Sergeant A. E. Carlaw, Private N. F. Hutchinson, Sergeant L. R. Jordan, S.S.M. D. J. M'DonaJd, Sergeant K. W. Nceve, Gunner A. J. Prescott, Driver E. Earlly, Sergeant T. Goudio, Corporal L. C. Hanna. The under-mentioned to be second lieutenants:—Corporal D. C. Braccy, C.S.M. L. A. Cammell, Sergeant W. E. Garry, Sergeant D. H. W. Grubb, C.S.M. R. W. Harding, M.M., C.S.M. A .N. Harold, Sergeant G. C. Hitchcock, Staff Sergeant E. Horrobi.n, Sergeant 0. W. Howe, M.M., Sergeant R. S. Judson, Y.C., D.C.M., M.M., Sergeant W. V. Price, M.M., C.S.M. C. P. Roberts, Driver B. R. Sceats.

Captain C. Ingram, M.0., relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, Ist Battalion. Second Lieutenant N. ML. Carr to bo quartermaster, Ist Battalion, vico Captain C. Ingram, M.C., relinquished the appointment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. Second Lieutenant H. J. Manning to bo assistant E.S.O. (A) at N.ZJS.F. Headquarters, London.

Captain C. Ingram, M.C., is granted tho temporary rank of major whilst acting as second in command of a battalion.

Captain J. E. . 11. Mewett, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst employed on spocial duty with "B" Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. WELLINGTON REGIMENT. Captain 0. C. Gilbert ceases to be attained to the R_A.F. Captain (temporary major) E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of second in oommand, "B" Group, N.Z.K.F., Codiord, but retains the temporary rank of major.

Lieutenant L. M. Dixon, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relniquisiaes the- appointment of brigado transport officer, Ist N.Z. Infantry .Brigade. Captain A. J. Glasson, returned to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the apointment of brigade bombing, gas, and wiring instructor, "A" Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling. Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., to bo staff captain, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Captain H. Holderness, M.0., i\.Z. Rifle Brigade, relinquished the appointment, and is seconded whilst so employed. The undermentioned to be captains:— Lieutenant D. Cowan, vice Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., appointed stafi oaptain, Ist N.Z. lntantry Brigade.

Lieutenant (temporary captain) 0. A. L. Treadwell, vice Captain I). Cowan, appointed adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and remains seconded as Officer-in-Charge, Legal Inquiry Office, Administrative Headquarters.

Lieutenant J. T. Dallinger, M.C., vice Lieutenant (temporary captain) C. A. L. Treadwell, promoted and remaining seconded, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand!

Lieutenant F. C. Chaytor, vice Lieutenant J. T. Dallinger, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded, and remains seconded as assistant instructor, 22nd Corps, Lews Gun School.

Lieutenant (temporary oaptain) H. R. Biss, vice Lieutenant F. C. Chaytor, promoted and remaining seconded. _ Second Lieutenant A. W. Lafferfcy to be lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F., Regulation 36, with seniority next before Lieutenant C. A. Le Leivre.

Corporal G. 11. Stephens to be second Lieutenant.

The undermentioned to be second lieutenants: —Sergeant S. H. Dixon, Sergeant M. J. Forde, D.0.M., Senior Sergeant 0. A. Harries, Sergeant E. King, MJVL, Corporal J. A. MacLeod, Sergeant E. G. Shearer, Senior Sergeant A. C.' Taylor, Sergeant A. L. Tressider,, Sergeant W. R. Ainsworth, C.S.M., W. Rargh, M.M., Sergeant A. W. Dew, Q.M.S. W. Everiss, Corporal (temporary sergeant) A. M. Vile, Private W. R. M'Callum, Private A. H. Russell, Private R. H. Rawnsley. The undermentioned to be second lieutenants:—Sergeant C. A. Barker, Private D. Everiss, C.Q.M.S. J. M. Goldtrp, Sergeant J. G. Grant, V.C-, Sergeant B. Grosnevor, Sergeant A. J. Gunnell, Sergeant H. V. Harrison, Sergeant V. H. Hawthorne. Senior. Sergeant J. W. Holmes, Sergi;. T. C. Hopkins, Sergt. W. H. Jaxy, C.S.M. A. R. Jensen, Sergeant T. J. Lloyd, Sergeant H. M?Cormiek, Sorgoant J. F. M'Kexmey, Sergeant J. Sergeant H. L. Maarbrook, Arm.-sergeant W. A. Mason, Sergeant L. G. Moss, C.S.M. H. J. Sommers, Sergeant H. M. Tomason, M.M., Sergeant F. G. Tott, M.M., Private H. Raine. 'Serg-eanti H; ' J;. Brtrwn, having' been, appointed a Grade 1 instructor, under tbo N.Z.E.F. education scheme, to be second lieutenant, supernumerary to establishment, and is granted the temporary rank of captain whilst so employed. The undermentioned re-transferred from the R.A.F., aire takep on the strength of the N.Z.EJF. in the rank of second lieutenant Driver C. H. D. M*Leod and Artificer M. Shaw. RIFLE BRIGADE. Captain S. D. Rogers, M.C., returning to Now Zealand far demobilisation, ceases to be seconded! for duty with headquarters, XXII Corps. Second Lieutenant R. J. Richards, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Captain H. Holdemess, M.C., to England for staff course, relinquishes the appointment of staff captain, Ist N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Captain H. Eastgate, M.8.E., relinquishes the appointment of quartermaster, sth (Reserve) Battalion. Captain C. J. H. Davidson, M.C., returning to New' Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of assistant instructor, II Army Musketry School. Lieutenant A, M. Goulding, M.C., quishes the appointment of brigade gas officer, 3rd N.Z. Brigade. Captain D. Kennedy, D.5.0., M.CL to be rVF,'? 1 ;', " D " Groa P> N.Z.E.F., Cotton Coldfield.

The undermentioned relinquish their appointments upon reorganisation of New Zealand Division: —Lieutenant V. Marshall transport officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade,' and Second Lieutenant C. A. Stringer' bombing officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade. ' Lieutenant (temporary captain) G. B Brunton, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes appointment 'of instructor, II Army School, but retains his temporary rank. Lieutenant I. P. Grant to be captain, vice Captain P. B A. Salmon, seconded, and ceases to i e seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. * The under-mentioned to be second lieutenants:—Sergeant E. J. Campbell, CLS.M L. T. Dan. ell, D.C.M., Sergeant R. ,F Eagai, Sergeant C. W. Fitzgerald, Sergeant T. J. French, Sergeant H. E. Hodson, Sergeant J. G. Jarvis, C.Q.MJ3. D. M. Jervis, Serg iant A. R. Lecky, Lanoe-sergeant t' Long, Sferceant P. P. OTVLitley, Sergeant J. A. Reid, Sergeant J. Robinson, C.S.M. F. R. Slevin, C.S.M. R. P. Smyth, Sergeant R. A. WiUne, Sergeant C. Burgess, Sergeant D. R. Carrnthers, Sergeant A- K. Coley, D.CJVL, Sergeant N. O. Ebbett! Sergeant G. L. Elmbranch, Sergeant A. Forsyth, C.S.M. L. R. Hamilton, M.M., Private L. A. Kyle; JIM., Sergeant N. M'Alister, Sergeant T. Poscoe, C.Q.M.S. S. A. Power, Q.M.S. R. A. Sloan, C.Q.M.S. N. B. Spencer, Sergeant W. Ji Tucker Sergeant I. C. Walters, Driver F. H. Wilson, C.S.M. C. J. Wingrove, Lance-corporal (temporary sergeant) J. F. Callanan, Sergeant J. P. Downey. _ Sergeant F. Bower, M.M., to ho socond lieutenant

Captain (temporary major) "W. F. Fowlds, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of major on Major J. Murphy being posted to the battalion.

Second Lieutenant (temporary captain) T. R. Aiokin, returning to New Zealand for demobilisation, relinquishes the appointment of adjutant, Ist Battalion, but retains his temporary rank. Captain T. M. Willies, M.C., N.Z.S.C., is granted the temporary rank of major whilst holding the appointment of D.A.O M G N.Z.E.F. (France). ' "