New Zealand Gazette – 1917 – No. 139

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✨ Military Appointments and Promotions

SEPT. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3519

5TH (WELLINGTON) REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant Charles Cockburn Miles, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, with effect from 31st August, 1917, and is absorbed into the Establishment with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., Lieutenant, as from the 18th June, 1917 (vide N.Z. Gazette No. 115, of the 12th July, 1917).

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE (EARL OF LIVERPOOL’S OWN), TERRITORIAL.

Lieutenant John Spearman D’Hauteville Birkby, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, with effect from 31st August, 1917, and is absorbed into the Establishment with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from the 1st October, 1915 (vide N.Z. Gazette No. 115, of the 7th October, 1915).

NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants. Dated 11th August, 1917:—
Gerald Patrick Fitzgerald, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z.
Everard Oswald Rowley, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z.
Frederick James Mulholland, M.B., Ch.B.

NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants. Dated 30th July, 1917:—
John Bird.
John Young Warren.

NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend Reginald Hermon, Chaplain to the Forces, 2nd Class, retires under the provisions of paragraphs 126 and 127, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 14th August, 1917.

The Reverend William Faumber, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, retires under the provisions of paragraph 127, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 7th August, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Chaplains to the Forces, 4th Class:—
The Reverend Hoani Parata. Dated 11th August, 1917.
The Reverend Leslie Albert Knight. Dated 13th August, 1917.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS (GENERAL LIST).

Captain William James Hardham, V.C., N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, with effect from 30th June, 1917, and is absorbed with his original rank—viz., Lieutenant, as from the 20th September, 1910, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst employed as Commandant, Queen Mary’s Convalescent Home, Hanmer. Dated 30th June, 1917.

UNATTACHED LIST (b).

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Arthur McKee is confirmed, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913.

2nd Lieutenant Arthur McKee to be Lieutenant, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 20th April, 1917.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:—
Victor Lionel Powell. Dated 20th April, 1917.
Claude Henry Thomas Skelley, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 13th August, 1917.
John Smith Nelson, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 15th August, 1917.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) George Raymond Sherratt lapses, under the provisions of paragraph 89, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 9th August, 1917.

George Raymond Sherratt to be 2nd Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 10th August, 1914.

UNATTACHED LIST (b), GENERAL LIST.

Captain (temp. Major) Daniel Willis Talbot, from the 10th (Nelson) Mounted Rifles, to be Captain. Dated 1st September, 1914.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 10th August, 1917:—
Trevor Dudley Hall Alderton.
Robert Hector Gray.
Frederick De Mulford Hyde.
George Clarence Hyde.
William George Mitchell.
Eric Norman Strain.
Charles Patrick Todd.

ADDENDUM.

With reference to the notification published in the N.Z. Gazette No. 127, of the 9th August, 1917, relating to Captain Daniel Willis Talbot, 10th (Nelson) Mounted Rifles, after the word “Camps” add “and is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst so employed.”

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, and Transfers of Officers of the Territorial Force.

Department of Defence,
Wellington, 5th September, 1917.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the appointments, promotions, resignations, and transfers of the undermentioned officers of the Territorial Force:—

APPOINTMENTS.

Major William Tollie Joll, Queen Alexandra’s 2nd (Wellington West Coast) Mounted Rifles, is appointed an Attending Officer under the Military Service Act, with the rank and pay of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 5th June, 1917.

Major Donald Bruce McKenzie, 7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles, is appointed an Attending Officer under the Military Service Act. Dated 10th July, 1917.

Honorary Lieutenant Cecil Dare Bridge, Unattached List (b), is appointed an Attending Officer under the Military Service Act. Dated 10th July, 1917.

Lieutenant Murray Wodehouse Puiahi B’athwayt, Unattached List (b), is appointed an Attending Officer under the Military Service Act. Dated 1st August, 1917.

Lieutenant Leslie Fosbery Nancarrow, N.Z. Dental Corps, is appointed a Dental Examining Officer to a District Medical Board, and is granted the rank of Honorary Captain (temp.) whilst so employed. Dated 27th August, 1917.

Lieutenant Aaron Henry Rothenberg, N.Z. Dental Corps, is appointed a Dental Examining Officer to a District Medical Board, and is granted the rank of Honorary Captain (temp.) whilst so employed. Dated 1st September, 1917.

Honorary Captain David Everton Thomas relinquishes his appointment as Dental Examining Officer to a District Medical Board, and the honorary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 3rd September, 1917.

Honorary Captain Stuart Allan Noble-Campbell relinquishes his appointment as Dental Examining Officer to a District Medical Board, and the honorary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 29th August, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

Captain Ralph Wyman, 3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles (Reserve of Officers), is appointed Mounted Rifles Instructor in N.Z. Expeditionary Force training camps, and is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst so employed. Dated 21st March, 1917.

PROMOTIONS, TRANSFERS, ETC.

3RD (AUCKLAND) MOUNTED RIFLES (RESERVE OF OFFICERS).

Major Ralph Wyman, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, with effect from the 21st March, 1917, and is absorbed with his original rank and seniority—viz., Captain, as from 28th October, 1910 (vide N.Z. Gazette No. 106, dated 8th December, 1910).

7TH (SOUTHLAND) MOUNTED RIFLES.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (temp.):—
Sergeant-major John Howe Galt. Dated 15th August, 1917.
Sergeant-major William Alexander Diack. Dated 21st August, 1917.
Company Sergeant-major John Butel. Dated 21st August, 1917.
Sergeant-major James L. Watson. Dated 21st August, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND GARRISON ARTILLERY.

Auckland G.A. Division.

Captain James Francis Pullen to be Major. Dated 16th August, 1917.

1ST (CANTERBURY) REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:—
Sydney Gordon Bowron, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 16th March, 1916.

VUW Te Waharoa — NZ Gazette 1917, No 139

NZLII — NZ Gazette 1917, No 139

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🛡️ Appointment, Promotions, Resignations, and Transfers of Officers of the Territorial Force (continued from previous page)

Domain🛡️ Defence & Military
Dated5 September 1917
KeywordsAppointment, Promotions, Resignations, Transfers, Territorial Force
👱🏽 Names

40 names identified

Charles Cockburn Miles, struck off strength, absorbed into Establishment
John Spearman D’Hauteville Birkby, struck off strength, absorbed into Establishment
Gerald Patrick Fitzgerald, promoted to Lieutenant
Everard Oswald Rowley, promoted to Lieutenant
Frederick James Mulholland, promoted to Lieutenant
John Bird, promoted to Lieutenant
John Young Warren, promoted to Lieutenant
Reginald Hermon (Reverend), retired as Chaplain
William Faumber (Reverend), retired as Chaplain
Hoani Parata (Reverend), appointed Chaplain
Leslie Albert Knight (Reverend), appointed Chaplain
William James Hardham (Captain), struck off strength, absorbed with original rank
Arthur McKee, appointment confirmed, promoted to Lieutenant
Victor Lionel Powell, promoted to Lieutenant
Claude Henry Thomas Skelley, promoted to Lieutenant
John Smith Nelson, promoted to Lieutenant
George Raymond Sherratt, appointment lapsed, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (temp.)
Daniel Willis Talbot (Captain), transferred to General List
Trevor Dudley Hall Alderton, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
Robert Hector Gray, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
Frederick De Mulford Hyde, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
George Clarence Hyde, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
William George Mitchell, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
Eric Norman Strain, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
Charles Patrick Todd, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
William Tollie Joll (Major), appointed Attending Officer
Donald Bruce McKenzie (Major), appointed Attending Officer
Cecil Dare Bridge (Honorary Lieutenant), appointed Attending Officer
Murray Wodehouse Puiahi B’athwayt (Lieutenant), appointed Attending Officer
Leslie Fosbery Nancarrow (Lieutenant), appointed Dental Examining Officer
Aaron Henry Rothenberg (Lieutenant), appointed Dental Examining Officer
David Everton Thomas (Honorary Captain), relinquished appointment as Dental Examining Officer
Stuart Allan Noble-Campbell (Honorary Captain), relinquished appointment as Dental Examining Officer
Ralph Wyman (Captain), appointed Mounted Rifles Instructor
John Howe Galt (Sergeant-major), promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (temp.)
William Alexander Diack (Sergeant-major), promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (temp.)
John Butel (Company Sergeant-major), promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (temp.)
James L. Watson (Sergeant-major), promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (temp.)
James Francis Pullen (Captain), promoted to Major
Sydney Gordon Bowron (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

👩‍💼 Officials

J. Allen, Minister of Defence

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