Military Appointments and Promotions




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 4

CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES.
To be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 9th August, 1916 :—
No. 7/386, S.S.M. L. Parkinson.
No. 7/188, R.S.M. T. J. Denton.
No. 7/133, Sergeant J. Tennant.

NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY.
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains :—
J. G. Jeffery. Dated 4th October, 1916.
G. H. Forsyth. Dated 9th September, 1916.

INFANTRY.
Auckland Regiment.
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains :—
F. L. G. West. Dated 15th September, 1916.
A. E. Alexander. Dated 16th September, 1916.
J. R. Bodley. Dated 2nd October, 1916.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants :—
F. A. Taylor. Dated 2nd September, 1916.
R. L. Jamieson. Dated 4th September, 1916.
M. Steele. Dated 15th September, 1916.
D. W. McClurg. Dated 15th September, 1916.
S. Wood. Dated 16th September, 1916.
G. D. Page. Dated 16th September, 1916.
A. G. McGregor. Dated 26th September, 1916.
A. M. Forbes. Dated 2nd October, 1916.

Otago Regiment.
The undermentioned Captains to be Majors :—
D. White. Dated 12th August, 1916.
W. Domigan. Dated 12th August, 1916.
W. I. K. Jennings. Dated 12th August, 1916.
J. L. Saunders. Dated 12th August, 1916.
W. G. Wray. Dated 25th August, 1916.

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains :—
E. M. Gabites. Dated 12th August, 1916.
W. J. Bevis. Dated 12th August, 1916.
G. L. McClure. Dated 25th August, 1916.
L. M. Scott. Dated 15th September, 1916.
P. W. G. Spiers. Dated 29th September, 1916.
F. T. Christian. Dated 2nd October, 1916.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants :—
R. B. Caws. Dated 25th August, 1916.
H. T. Morton. Dated 25th August, 1916.
J. R. Paterson. Dated 25th August, 1916.
J. F. M. Fleming. Dated 15th September, 1916.
E. F. Selby. Dated 15th September, 1916.
C. H. Clark. Dated 21st September, 1916.
A. P. McCormac. Dated 27th September, 1916.
H. G. Brodie. Dated 29th September, 1916.
P. Pile. Dated 29th September, 1916.
P. A. Spurdle. Dated 30th September, 1916.
R. R. Gow. Dated 30th September, 1916.
W. D. Stewart. Dated 30th September, 1916.

Wellington Regiment.
Captain J. L. Short to be Major. Dated 1st March, 1916.
2nd Lieutenant H. J. D. Sheldon to be Lieutenant. Dated 1st May, 1916.

New Zealand Rifles.
Lieutenant L. M. Liardet to be Captain. Dated 24th September, 1916. (Since killed in action.)

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants :—
F. G. Massey. Dated 1st September, 1916.
N. L. Macky. Dated 1st September, 1916.
A. C. A. Sexton. Dated 16th September, 1916.
J. L. Prescott. Dated 22nd September, 1916.
C. J. H. Davidson. Dated 24th September, 1916.

NEW ZEALAND PIONEER BATTALION.
2nd Lieutenant P. Kaa to be Lieutenant. Dated 1st October, 1916.

NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS.
Captain J. A. MacDonell is taken on the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Dated 4th September, 1916.

NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.
The Reverend T. W. P. Price is taken on the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 17th August, 1916.

NEW ZEALAND ARMY NURSING SERVICE.
The undermentioned to be Staff Nurses, and are taken on the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force :—
Alexandria Whiteman. Dated 19th June, 1916.
M. T. S. Milne. Dated 20th June, 1916.
N. J. Sullivan. Dated 20th July, 1916.
Ann Stewart. Dated 20th July, 1916.

M. S. Silvester. Dated 20th July, 1916.
Frances Cook. Dated 20th July, 1916.
Grace Davison. Dated 20th July, 1916.
Ruth Marshall. Dated 21st July, 1916.
M. M. Coates. Dated 14th August, 1916.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

Appointment of Officers for Duty with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force with H.M.N.Z. Hospital Ship “Maheno” (No. 3 Charter).

Department of Defence,
Wellington, 4th January, 1917.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the undermentioned appointments of officers for duty with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force with H.M.N.Z. hospital ship “Maheno” (No. 3 Charter), with the ranks specified against their names. Dated 21st December, 1916 :—

NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS.
Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Walker Anderson, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond.
Major Roderick McKenzie Gunn, M.D., B.S. Aber.
Major Frederick Goulburn Gibson, M.D., M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond.
Captain Philip Stanley Foster, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ.
Captain James Ferguson Duncan, M.B., B.S. Edin., F.R.C.S. Edin.
Captain John Mickle Hyde, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ.
Adjutant and Quartermaster: Major Williams Nathaniel Carlon Bond, 1st Mounted Rifles, Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry (Reserve of Officers).

NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.
The Reverend William Ready, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class.
The Reverend Thomas Frederick Connolly, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class.
The Reverend G. R. Barnett, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class.

NEW ZEALAND ARMY NURSING SERVICE.
Matron.
A. Bagley.

Sisters.
C. McKenny.
C. Steele.

Staff Nurses.
E. H. Grant.
M. J. Cameron.
A. E. Bennett.
K. G. McKay.
C. Macfarlane.

Masseuses.
Ruby Miller.
Dorothy Miller.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

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

Department of Defence,
Wellington, 20th December, 1916.

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

STAFF.
Major William Leo Robinson, New Zealand Staff Corps, relinquishes the appointment of Assistant Quartermaster-General (Director of Movements and Quartering) at Headquarters, and is posted to the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Dated 15th November, 1916.
Major Henry Charles Nutsford (New Zealand Expeditionary Force), having returned to the Dominion, is struck off the strength of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and absorbed in the New Zealand Staff Corps, with his original rank and seniority therein. Dated 15th November, 1916.
Captain Henry Charles Nutsford, New Zealand Staff Corps, to be Assistant Quartermaster-General (Director of Movements and Quartering) at Headquarters, and is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst so employed. Dated 15th November, 1916.



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🛡️ Appointments and Promotions of Temporary Rank of Officers serving with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
19 December 1916
Military Appointments, Promotions, Temporary Rank, New Zealand Expeditionary Force
59 names identified
  • L. Parkinson (S.S.M.), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • T. J. Denton (R.S.M.), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. Tennant (Sergeant), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. G. Jeffery (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • G. H. Forsyth (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. L. G. West (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • A. E. Alexander (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • J. R. Bodley (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. A. Taylor (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. L. Jamieson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. Steele (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. W. McClurg (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • S. Wood (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • G. D. Page (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. G. McGregor (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. M. Forbes (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. White (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • W. Domigan (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • W. I. K. Jennings (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • J. L. Saunders (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • W. G. Wray (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • E. M. Gabites (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • W. J. Bevis (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • G. L. McClure (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • L. M. Scott (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • P. W. G. Spiers (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. T. Christian (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • R. B. Caws (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. T. Morton (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. R. Paterson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. F. M. Fleming (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. F. Selby (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. H. Clark (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. P. McCormac (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. G. Brodie (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. Pile (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. A. Spurdle (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. R. Gow (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • W. D. Stewart (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. L. Short (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • H. J. D. Sheldon (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • L. M. Liardet (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • F. G. Massey (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • N. L. Macky (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. C. A. Sexton (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. L. Prescott (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. J. H. Davidson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. Kaa (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. A. MacDonell (Captain), Taken on strength of NZEF
  • T. W. P. Price (Reverend), Taken on strength of NZEF as Chaplain
  • Alexandria Whiteman, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • M. T. S. Milne, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • N. J. Sullivan, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • Ann Stewart, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • M. S. Silvester, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • Frances Cook, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • Grace Davison, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • Ruth Marshall, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • M. M. Coates, Appointed Staff Nurse

  • J. Allen, Minister of Defence

🛡️ Appointment of Officers for Duty with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force with H.M.N.Z. Hospital Ship 'Maheno'

🛡️ Defence & Military
21 December 1916
Military Appointments, Hospital Ship, Maheno, Medical Corps, Chaplains, Nursing Service
20 names identified
  • Richard Walker Anderson (Lieutenant-Colonel), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Roderick McKenzie Gunn (Major), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Frederick Goulburn Gibson (Major), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Philip Stanley Foster (Captain), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • James Ferguson Duncan (Captain), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • John Mickle Hyde (Captain), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Williams Nathaniel Carlon Bond (Major), Appointed Adjutant and Quartermaster
  • William Ready (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain
  • Thomas Frederick Connolly (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain
  • G. R. Barnett (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain
  • A. Bagley (Matron), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • C. McKenny (Sister), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • C. Steele (Sister), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • E. H. Grant (Staff Nurse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • M. J. Cameron (Staff Nurse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • A. E. Bennett (Staff Nurse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • K. G. McKay (Staff Nurse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • C. Macfarlane (Staff Nurse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Ruby Miller (Masseuse), Appointed for duty with NZEF
  • Dorothy Miller (Masseuse), Appointed for duty with NZEF

  • J. Allen, Minister of Defence

🛡️ Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, and Transfers of Officers of the Staff and Territorial Force

🛡️ Defence & Military
20 December 1916
Military Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, Transfers, Staff Corps, Territorial Force
  • William Leo Robinson (Major), Relinquishes appointment, posted to NZEF
  • Henry Charles Nutsford (Major), Struck off NZEF, absorbed in NZ Staff Corps
  • Henry Charles Nutsford (Captain), Promoted to Assistant Quartermaster-General

  • J. Allen, Minister of Defence