New Zealand Gazette – 1917 – No. 150

Page 3801

✨ Military Appointments and Transfers



Oct. 4.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3801

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant E. G. Pilling ceases to be seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. Dated 11th April, 1917.

Lieutenant D. J. Walls is seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery. Dated 11th April, 1917.

Major J. L. Saunders to command 4th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Seconds in Command of Battalions. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
Major J. B. McClymont.
Major J. McCrae.
Major J. Hargest, M.C.

Captain R. H. Nicholson to be Adjutant, 4th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

Captain D. S. Chisholm to be Adjutant, 3rd Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant K. J. McKenzie to be Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

Lieutenant A. G. Henderson, from Lewis Gun Officer, 1st Battalion, to be Lewis Gun Officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

Captain W. H. S. Widdowson, M.C., to command 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, Light Trench Mortar Battery, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 15th March, 1917.

The undermentioned Captains to be Majors. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
S. Rice.
J. McRae.
J. Hargest, M.C. (temp. Major).

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
W. H. S. Widdowson, M.C.
C. M. Littlejohn.
D. S. Chisholm.
J. Thompson (temp. Captain).
J. P. O’Sullivan.
L. Potter, N.Z.S.C.
C. Bryce.
E. F. Selby (temp. Captain).
C. H. Molloy.
F. R. K. Waring.

2nd Lieutenant N. H. Arden to be Captain. Dated 15th March, 1917.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
F. J. Earl. A. J. Flux.
J. Hines. D. W. McAlister.
G. W. Insley. C. F. W. Rasmussen.
J. R. R. Leys. G. Good.
E. G. Pilling. T. M. Sim.
J. L. Scoullar. E. A. Horan.
J. H. Irving. F. C. Pascoe.
C. Parr. S. J. Gilman.
S. G. McDonald. G. Swan.
B. A. Rhodes. C. D. Gabites.
J. F. Hursthouse.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
Major J. L. Short.
Captain J. S. Mackay.

Lieutenant A. W. Thomas is transferred to N.Z. Engineers. Dated 13th April, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Moore is transferred to N.Z. Machine-gun Corps. Dated 30th March, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant W. L. C. McLean is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated 1st April, 1917.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 27th March, 1917:—
2nd Lieutenant R. L. Okey.
2nd Lieutenant J. Courtney.

The undermentioned to be Seconds in Command of Battalions. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
Major H. Holderness.
Major C. H. Weston.
Major J. L. Short.

Captain R. F. Gambrill to be Adjutant, 4th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

Lieutenant A. S. Muir to be Adjutant, 3rd Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. D. Coltman to be Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
F. S. Varnham.
J. N. Rauch.
B. H. Morison.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
C. A. L. Treadwell (temp. Lieut.). D. W. Curham.
J. T. Dallinger. M. S. Galloway, M.C.
F. C. Chaytor. R. Wood.
R. J. L. Thompson. W. Pollock.
P. J. O’Dowd. A. W. Thomas.
A. A. Browne. H. E. Crosse.
H. F. Arkwright.

Lieutenant F. H. E. Morgan is granted the temporary rank of Captain on resuming command of a light trench mortar battery. Dated 3rd April, 1917.

Captain R. W. Wrightson performed the duties of Staff Captain, 1st N.Z. Infantry Brigade, from 17th February, 1917, to 3rd April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE.

Captain W. C. Drummond ceases to be seconded for duty in England, and is temporarily appointed to command 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th March, 1917.

The undermentioned are transferred to the N.Z. Machine-gun Corps. Dated 30th March, 1917:—
2nd Lieutenant K. G. Williams.
2nd Lieutenant L. M. Tansey.

2nd Lieutenant T. D. Barker is transferred to N.Z. Engineers (Field Companies). Dated 13th April, 1917.

The undermentioned are transferred to the units shown opposite their names. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
Major W. L. Robinson, N.Z.S.C., Canterbury Regiment.
Captain K. S. Caldwell, Otago Regiment.
Captain V. H. Baker, Auckland Regiment.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. B. Macmorran, Auckland Regiment.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) S. J. E. Closey, M.C., Auckland Regiment.
Lieutenant A. W. Smith, Auckland Regiment.
Lieutenant F. R. K. Waring, Otago Regiment.
Lieutenant H. W. Kennedy, Canterbury Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant N. H. Arden, Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant J. Brown, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant H. D. Richardson, Auckland Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant H. E. Crosse, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant G. F. Bertrand, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant R. Goldsman, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant O. Magnuson, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. C. Wales, Canterbury Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant M. D. Rohan, Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant L. L. King, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant J. N. Bullard, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant H. S. Kenrick, Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant P. F. Armstrong, Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant M. J. Scott, Canterbury Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant W. P. Aitken, Auckland Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant L. M. Fairbrother, Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant R. M. Doughty, Wellington Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant J. K. Moloney, Canterbury Regiment.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 27th March, 1917:—
2nd Lieutenant N. G. Parker.
2nd Lieutenant S. A. C. Darby.
2nd Lieutenant N. N. Fraser.

Major G. E. Simeon relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, and is seconded for duty as Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 10th April, 1917.

Lieutenant P. E. A. Salmon to be Quartermaster, 1st Battalion. Dated 10th April, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant J. L. H. Kayes to be Lewis Gun Officer, 1st Battalion. Dated 30th December, 1916.

The undermentioned Captains to be Majors. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
J. R. Cowles, M.C. (temp. Major).
C. K. Gasquoine.

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
E. J. Brammall.
J. Chivers.
B. McLeod (temp. Captain).
K. R. J. Saxon.
N. S. Johnson.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 15th March, 1917:—
N. Angus. C. E. Bridge.
A. L. Martin, M.C. C. L. Mullaney.
E. F. J. Reeves. C. D. P. Topliss.
L. A. J. Emery (temp. Captain). A. S. Reid.
W. A. Gray, M.C. J. G. Greenwood.



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🛡️ Appointments, Promotions, and Transfers of Officers on Active Service with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Officers, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Otago Regiment, Wellington Regiment, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
124 names identified
  • E. G. Pilling, Ceased to be seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery
  • D. J. Walls, Seconded for duty with a light trench mortar battery
  • J. L. Saunders (Major), To command 4th (Reserve) Battalion
  • J. B. McClymont (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • J. McCrae (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • J. Hargest (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • R. H. Nicholson (Captain), To be Adjutant, 4th (Reserve) Battalion
  • D. S. Chisholm (Captain), To be Adjutant, 3rd Battalion
  • K. J. McKenzie (2nd Lieutenant), To be Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion
  • A. G. Henderson (Lieutenant), Transferred to Lewis Gun Officer, 3rd Battalion
  • W. H. S. Widdowson (Captain), To command 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, Light Trench Mortar Battery
  • S. Rice (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • J. McRae (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • J. Hargest (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major
  • W. H. S. Widdowson (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • C. M. Littlejohn (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • D. S. Chisholm (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • J. Thompson (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • J. P. O’Sullivan (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • L. Potter (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • C. Bryce (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • E. F. Selby (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • C. H. Molloy (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. R. K. Waring (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • N. H. Arden (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. J. Earl (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. J. Flux (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. Hines (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. W. McAlister (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • G. W. Insley (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. F. W. Rasmussen (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. R. R. Leys (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • G. Good (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • T. M. Sim (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. A. Horan (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • F. C. Pascoe (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • S. J. Gilman (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • G. Swan (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. D. Gabites (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. F. Hursthouse (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. L. Short (Major), Ceased to be seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot
  • J. S. Mackay (Captain), Ceased to be seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot
  • A. W. Thomas (Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Engineers
  • W. H. Moore (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Machine-gun Corps
  • W. L. C. McLean (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps
  • R. L. Okey (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. Courtney (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • H. Holderness (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • C. H. Weston (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • J. L. Short (Major), To be Second in Command of Battalion
  • R. F. Gambrill (Captain), To be Adjutant, 4th (Reserve) Battalion
  • A. S. Muir (Lieutenant), To be Adjutant, 3rd Battalion
  • W. H. D. Coltman (2nd Lieutenant), To be Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion
  • F. S. Varnham (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • J. N. Rauch (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • B. H. Morison (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • C. A. L. Treadwell (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Lieutenant
  • D. W. Curham (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. T. Dallinger (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. S. Galloway (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • F. C. Chaytor (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. Wood (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. J. L. Thompson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • W. Pollock (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. J. O’Dowd (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. W. Thomas (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. A. Browne (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. E. Crosse (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. F. Arkwright (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • F. H. E. Morgan (Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • R. W. Wrightson (Captain), Performed duties of Staff Captain
  • W. C. Drummond (Captain), Ceased to be seconded for duty in England
  • K. G. Williams (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Machine-gun Corps
  • L. M. Tansey (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Machine-gun Corps
  • T. D. Barker (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to N.Z. Engineers
  • W. L. Robinson (Major), Transferred to Canterbury Regiment
  • K. S. Caldwell (Captain), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • V. H. Baker (Captain), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • G. B. Macmorran (Lieutenant), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • S. J. E. Closey (Lieutenant), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • A. W. Smith (Lieutenant), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • F. R. K. Waring (Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • H. W. Kennedy (Lieutenant), Transferred to Canterbury Regiment
  • N. H. Arden (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • J. Brown (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • H. D. Richardson (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • H. E. Crosse (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • G. F. Bertrand (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • R. Goldsman (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • O. Magnuson (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • J. G. C. Wales (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Canterbury Regiment
  • M. D. Rohan (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • L. L. King (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • J. N. Bullard (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • H. S. Kenrick (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • P. F. Armstrong (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • M. J. Scott (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Canterbury Regiment
  • W. P. Aitken (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • L. M. Fairbrother (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Otago Regiment
  • R. M. Doughty (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • J. K. Moloney (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Canterbury Regiment
  • N. G. Parker (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • S. A. C. Darby (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • N. N. Fraser (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • G. E. Simeon (Major), Relinquishes appointment of Quartermaster
  • P. E. A. Salmon (Lieutenant), To be Quartermaster, 1st Battalion
  • J. L. H. Kayes (2nd Lieutenant), To be Lewis Gun Officer, 1st Battalion
  • J. R. Cowles (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major
  • C. K. Gasquoine (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • E. J. Brammall (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • J. Chivers (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • B. McLeod (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • K. R. J. Saxon (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • N. S. Johnson (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • N. Angus (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. E. Bridge (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. L. Martin (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. L. Mullaney (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. F. J. Reeves (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. D. P. Topliss (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • L. A. J. Emery (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • A. S. Reid (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • W. A. Gray (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. G. Greenwood (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant