May 10.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1995

Establishment, with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 31st May, 1915 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 89, of 22nd July, 1916). Dated 17th May, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant Gordon McIntosh resigns his commission. Dated 19th April, 1917.

12th (NELSON) REGIMENT.

Major Herbert John Robinson to be Lieutenant-Colonel, and to command the regiment, with effect from 7th March, 1917.

Captain William Carrol Harley, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, and absorbed into the Establishment, with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., Captain, as from 8th December, 1916 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 4, of 11th January, 1917). Dated 1st February, 1917.

13th (NORTH CANTERBURY AND WESTLAND) REGIMENT.

Lieutenant Nicholas Lawn to be Captain. Dated 19th April, 1917.

15th (NORTH AUCKLAND) REGIMENT.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) James Joseph Butler lapses. Dated 19th April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE (TERRITORIAL).

2nd Lieutenant William Robert Bamford, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength, and absorbed into the Establishment, with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 1st April, 1916 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 139, of 14th December, 1916). Dated 12th May, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

The undermentioned appointments are confirmed, under the provisions of paragraph 111, General Regulations, 1913:—
2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Ingram Milnes.
2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Allan McClune Woodward.

NEW ZEALAND FORCES MOTOR SERVICE CORPS.

Motor-car Section.

2nd Lieutenant (on probation) John Alexander is temporarily attached to the N.Z. Garrison Artillery, Auckland Garrison Artillery Division. Dated 3rd April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS.

Lieutenant-Colonel James Malcolm Mason, M.D., L.R.C.P. Edin., L.R.C.S. Edin., L.F.P.S. Glasg., is posted to the Retired List, with permission to retain his rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 31st March, 1917.

Captain Ernest Augustus Boxer is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst in command of No. 8 Field Ambulance. Dated 19th April, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Captains whilst doing duty with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated 1st July, 1915:—
Bertram Hazelwood Gilmour, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ.
Arthur Stanley Addison, M.B., B.S., Melb.
Roland Græme Scott Orbell, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ.
John Stott Beedie, M.B., C.M., Aberd.
William Farquhar Findlay, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ. Dated 26th August, 1915.
Arthur Humphrey Curtis, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond. Dated 28th September, 1915.

Captain Roland Græme Scott Orbell, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ., N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., Captain, as from 1st July, 1915. Dated 27th March, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Captains:—
William Jamieson Reid, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ. Dated 10th September, 1915.
John Davis Marks, M.B., B.S., N.Z. Univ. Dated 13th April, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants (temp.) whilst doing duty with the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated 2nd April, 1917:—
Robert Roy Douglas Milligan, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z.
William Fleming Currie.

NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS.

Lesle Fosbery Nancarrow is granted the rank of honorary Captain (temp.) whilst acting as Dental Examining Officer to a District Medical Board during the period of the war. Dated 20th March, 1917.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants:—
Edward Arthur Wilson. Dated 1st March, 1917.
Ruskin Burritt Cranwell. Dated 19th March, 1917.
Kenneth Francis Petrie. Dated 24th March, 1917.

Thomas Joseph Rowley. Dated 2nd April, 1917.
Edward Guthrie Currie. Dated 2nd April, 1917.
Garnet Stafford Gresham. Dated 2nd April, 1917.
Percy Frank Phillips. Dated 19th April, 1917.
Thomas Bryan Riordan. Dated 19th April, 1917.
William Robert Reyburn. Dated 19th April, 1917.
Edmund Louis Renton. Dated 19th April, 1917.
Harry Wilfred Swinburn. Dated 19th April, 1917.
Eric Spencer Bayley. Dated 19th April, 1917.
Howard Edward Jackson. Dated 21st April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY CORPS.

Frederick Crossley, M.R.C.V.S., to be Captain. Dated 17th April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The undermentioned to be Chaplains to the Forces, 4th Class:—
The Reverend Cyril Herbert Harvey. Dated 20th April, 1917.
The Reverend James Rarity Young. Dated 23rd April, 1917.

The commission granted the Reverend John Henderson Mackenzie, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, is cancelled. Dated 24th April, 1917.

NEW ZEALAND ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

Ethel Lewis to be Staff Nurse. Dated 19th April, 1917.

UNATTACHED LIST (a).

The appointment of Captain Harry Stephen Winthrop lapses. Dated 13th April, 1917.

UNATTACHED LIST (b).

Lieutenant John William Stevenson resigns his commission. Dated 12th April, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant James Wyllie Smellie is transferred to the 10th (North Otago) Regiment. Dated 12th April, 1917.

The undermentioned appointments are confirmed:—
2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Ferdinand John Coe.
2nd Lieutenant (on probation) John Edgar Wade.
2nd Lieutenant (on probation) Ernest John Amos.

2nd Lieutenant Frederick William Blennerhassett resigns his commission. Dated 5th April, 1917.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (temp.):—
John Dash. Dated 29th March, 1917.
William Osric Robert Gilling. Dated 10th April, 1917.
Percy William Hargreaves. Dated 10th April, 1917.

GENERAL LIST.

Captain Robert Charles Smith, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., Captain, as from 11th February, 1915 (vide New Zealand Gazette of 22nd April, 1915.) Dated 16th May, 1917.

Lieutenant Andrew Melville Jameson, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 16th September, 1915 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 107, of 21st September, 1916). Dated 16th May, 1917.

Lieutenant Percy Alexander Spurdle, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 1st November, 1915 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 128, of 11th November, 1915). Dated 17th May, 1917.

Sergeant William Benzies, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1st March, 1916.

2nd Lieutenant William Benzies, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 1st March, 1916. Dated 17th May, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant Alfred Armstrong Edward Pennefather, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 29th April, 1916 (vide New Zealand Gazette No. 54, of 4th May, 1916). Dated 17th May, 1917.

Sergeant James Macrae, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 26th August, 1916.

2nd Lieutenant James Macrae, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 26th August, 1916. Dated 17th May, 1917.

Sergeant David Darcy Dun, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 26th August, 1916.

2nd Lieutenant David Darcy Dun, N.Z. Expeditionary Force, is struck off the strength and absorbed, with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 26th August, 1916. Dated 17th May, 1917.