New Zealand Gazette – 1917 – No. 165

Page 4151

✨ Military Appointments and Promotions



Nov. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 4151

AUCKLAND MOUNTED RIFLES.
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants:—
13/312, Sergeant R. Gillespie. Dated 18th June, 1917.
13/55, Sergeant E. J. Foley. Dated 19th June, 1917.

CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES.
2nd Lieutenant L. Parkinson, M.C., to be Lieutenant. Dated 17th April, 1917.
7/1148, Sergeant F. H. Taylor to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 19th June, 1917.
Captain (temp. Major) F. Gorton relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 25th June, 1917.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. B. Hinson, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 25th June, 1917.

WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES.
Major J. H. Whyte, D.S.O., N.Z.S.C., from Brigade Major, 2nd Australian Light Horse Brigade, to be Lieut.-Colonel, and to command the regiment, vice Lieut.-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) W. Meldrum, C.M.G., D.S.O., appointed to command N.Z.M.R. Brigade. Dated 13th June, 1917.
Major (temp. Lieut.-Colonel) C. Dick relinquishes temporary command of the regiment, and the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel. Dated 13th June, 1917.
22740, Trooper A. F. Meldrum to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 21st June, 1917.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants:—
11/115, R.S.M. R. H. Perrett. Dated 18th June, 1917.
11/814, Sergeant N. L. Remnant. Dated 19th June, 1917.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. D. Herrick, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 30th May, 1917.

Memoranda.
Major C. Dick temporarily commanded the regiment from 23rd April, 1917, to 13th June, 1917.
Major A. F. Batchelar performed the duties of Second in Command of the Regiment from 23rd May, 1917, to 13th June, 1917.
Captain N. G. Grant commanded Anzac Details at Rafa from 3rd May, 1917, to 19th June, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND CAMEL CORPS.
Lieutenant G. F. Yerex to be Captain. Dated 27th June, 1917.

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.
Lieutenant G. G. Denniston, from II Anzac Corps, Salvage Officer, to be Adjutant, II Anzac Corps Mounted Troops, vice Captain W. A. S. Dunlop, A.I.F., and remains seconded while so employed, but relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 18th July, 1917.

Lieutenant P. J. R. Fordham, from commanding a company at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, to command Otago Mounted Rifles Details, Tidworth, and remains seconded while so employed. Dated 1st August, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST CORPS.
2nd Lieutenant F. L. Bowron is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 23rd July, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY.
Captain J. G. McKenzie is seconded for duty at N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot. Dated 31st July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) F. F. Reid relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st Brigade, and the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 7th June, 1917.

Captain E. H. Northcroft to be Adjutant, 1st Brigade, vice 2nd Lieutenant F. F. Reid, dated 13th June, 1917, and relinquishes the appointment on return to duty with a battery. Dated 7th July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant F. F. Reid to be Adjutant, 1st Brigade, and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant while so employed. Dated 7th July, 1917.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 7th July, 1917:—
L. S. Carmichael, M.C. (temp. Lieutenant).
C. T. Gillespie.

NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS.
Field Companies.
4/1013, Lance-Corporal N. L. Vickerman to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 14th July, 1917.

Lieutenant C. W. Salmon is granted the temporary rank of Captain while employed as an Assistant Instructor, II Anzac Corps School. Dated 22nd June, 1917.

Captain (temp. Major) H. H. Fisher relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 22nd July, 1917.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.
Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Alderman, C.M.G., A.I.F. Staff, ceases to be seconded for duty as General Staff Officer, N.Z. Infantry Reserve Group, and is appointed to command a battalion. Dated 30th July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. L. Hewitt is seconded for duty as a Company Officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 15th June, 1917.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 23rd July, 1917:—
R. Lynch. S. D. Rice.
W. H. Carnahan. A. Lauder.
A. A. Holmes. F. L. Brophy.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 25th June, 1917:—
V. R. S. Scott. R. B. Morton.
E. A. Harrison. E. A. Porritt.

Major E. H. Orr is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel. Dated 24th July, 1917.

Lieutenant W. R. Lang is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 7th July, 1917.

Lieutenant E. V. Daldy is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 13th July, 1917.

Captain (temp. Major) C. S. White relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 19th July, 1917.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.
The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 23rd July, 1917:—
Lieutenant J. W. Langridge.
2nd Lieutenant R. Hosie.
2nd Lieutenant T. Bell.
2nd Lieutenant M. W. Wanden.
2nd Lieutenant G. S. Salter.
2nd Lieutenant J. F. Ruddy.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty as Company Officers at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 15th June, 1917:—
2nd Lieutenant J. A. West.
2nd Lieutenant W. B. Tremewan.

Lieutenant H. S. Gabites relinquishes the appointment of Lewis-gun Officer, 2nd Battalion, on assuming duties of Intelligence Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Dated 2nd June, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant H. G. McNiven to be Lewis-gun Officer, 2nd Battalion. Dated 2nd July, 1917.

Captain L. J. Ford is granted the temporary rank of Major. Dated 7th July, 1917.

Lieutenant D. Ferguson is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 14th July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant J. F. O’Leary is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 7th July, 1917.

OTAGO REGIMENT.
2nd Lieutenant E. W. Newton is seconded for duty as a Company Officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 15th June, 1917.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 23rd July, 1917:—
F. Emms. C. T. White.
W. Murphy.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:—
N. H. Hogg. Dated 21st June, 1917.
M. D. Rohan. Dated 19th July, 1917.

Captain (temp. Major) E. S. McIntyre relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 20th July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Rodgers, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 22nd July, 1917.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 23rd July, 1917:—
C. W. Milner. L. O. Fitzmaurice.
G. McK. Ross. J. Osborne.
J. R. Henderson.

2nd Lieutenant F. W. Huggins is seconded for duty with 2nd N.Z. (Area) Employment Company. Dated 7th July, 1917.

The undermentioned are seconded for training as Machine-gun Officers. Dated 12th July, 1917:—
Lieutenant J. A. McQueen.
2nd Lieutenant C. Mackley.
2nd Lieutenant C. Howden.

Captain E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of Second in Command, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, dated 11th July, 1917, and is appointed Adjutant, N.Z. Base Depot. Dated 21st July, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant H. T. M. Fathers to be Lieutenant. Dated 16th June, 1917.

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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
31 October 1917
Military, Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, New Zealand Expeditionary Force
78 names identified
  • R. Gillespie (Sergeant), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • E. J. Foley (Sergeant), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • L. Parkinson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • F. H. Taylor (Sergeant), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • F. Gorton (Captain (temp. Major)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Major
  • H. B. Hinson (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Captain
  • J. H. Whyte (Major), Promoted to Lieut.-Colonel
  • W. Meldrum (Lieut.-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General)), Appointed to command N.Z.M.R. Brigade
  • C. Dick (Major (temp. Lieut.-Colonel)), Relinquishes temporary command and rank
  • A. F. Meldrum (Trooper), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. H. Perrett (R.S.M.), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • N. L. Remnant (Sergeant), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. D. Herrick (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Captain
  • C. Dick (Major), Temporarily commanded the regiment
  • A. F. Batchelar (Major), Performed duties of Second in Command
  • N. G. Grant (Captain), Commanded Anzac Details at Rafa
  • G. F. Yerex (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • G. G. Denniston (Lieutenant), Appointed Adjutant, II Anzac Corps Mounted Troops
  • W. A. S. Dunlop (Captain), Relinquishes temporary rank of Captain
  • P. J. R. Fordham (Lieutenant), Commanded Otago Mounted Rifles Details
  • F. L. Bowron (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. G. McKenzie (Captain), Seconded for duty at N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot
  • F. F. Reid (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant)), Relinquishes appointment of Adjutant and temporary rank
  • E. H. Northcroft (Captain), Appointed Adjutant, 1st Brigade
  • F. F. Reid (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed Adjutant, 1st Brigade
  • L. S. Carmichael (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. T. Gillespie (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • N. L. Vickerman (Lance-Corporal), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • C. W. Salmon (Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • H. H. Fisher (Captain (temp. Major)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Major
  • W. W. Alderman (Lieut.-Colonel), Appointed to command a battalion
  • E. J. L. Hewitt (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty as a Company Officer
  • R. Lynch (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • S. D. Rice (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • W. H. Carnahan (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • A. Lauder (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • A. A. Holmes (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • F. L. Brophy (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • V. R. S. Scott (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. B. Morton (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. A. Harrison (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. A. Porritt (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. H. Orr (Major), Granted temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel
  • W. R. Lang (Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • E. V. Daldy (Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • C. S. White (Captain (temp. Major)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Major
  • J. W. Langridge (Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • R. Hosie (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • T. Bell (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • M. W. Wanden (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • G. S. Salter (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. F. Ruddy (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. A. West (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty as Company Officer
  • W. B. Tremewan (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty as Company Officer
  • H. S. Gabites (Lieutenant), Relinquishes appointment of Lewis-gun Officer
  • H. G. McNiven (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed Lewis-gun Officer
  • L. J. Ford (Captain), Granted temporary rank of Major
  • D. Ferguson (Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • J. F. O’Leary (2nd Lieutenant), Granted temporary rank of Captain
  • E. W. Newton (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty as a Company Officer
  • F. Emms (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • C. T. White (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • W. Murphy (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • N. H. Hogg (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. D. Rohan (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. S. McIntyre (Captain (temp. Major)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Major
  • J. Rodgers (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Relinquishes temporary rank of Captain
  • C. W. Milner (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • L. O. Fitzmaurice (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • G. McK. Ross (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. Osborne (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • J. R. Henderson (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty to New Zealand
  • F. W. Huggins (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for duty with 2nd N.Z. (Area) Employment Company
  • J. A. McQueen (Lieutenant), Seconded for training as Machine-gun Officer
  • C. Mackley (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for training as Machine-gun Officer
  • C. Howden (2nd Lieutenant), Seconded for training as Machine-gun Officer
  • E. C. Dovey (Captain), Appointed Adjutant, N.Z. Base Depot
  • H. T. M. Fathers (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant