Aug. 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2777

2nd Lieutenant C. H. G. Snow is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 1st May, 1918.

Captain F. E. Beamish, from Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Captain H. E. Humphreys, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, rejoining his unit, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 10th May, 1918.

Captain C. H. Booth relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Wing, XXII Corps Reinforcement Camp, to date from 6th April, 1918, but, having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34.

Captain T. Paterson is seconded for duty to England. Dated 6th May, 1918.

Major W. C. Sinel to be Second in Command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major A. G. McKenzie, D.S.O. Dated 5th April, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) G. H. Holland, M.C., to be Major, vice Major N. A. Duthie, D.S.O., placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains, from dates shown:—

Lieutenant A. P. Speedy, vice Captain G. H. Holland, M.C., promoted. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. B. Fraser, vice Captain T. Paterson, seconded for duty to England. Dated 6th May, 1918.

Lieutenant R. D. McFarland, M.C., vice Captain F. E. Beamish, seconded for duty as Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 10th May, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—

V. H. Potter. Dated 14th April, 1918.

C. F. Seaward, M.C. Dated 17th April, 1918.

M. Blampied, M.C. Dated 11th May, 1918.

C. Brook. Dated 11th May, 1918.

12/850, C.S.M. B. C. Squire, M.M., to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 2nd May, 1918.

Captain G. H. Holland, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major N. A. Duthie, D.S.O. Dated 26th April, 1918.

Lieutenant E. V. Daldy is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 7th May, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of Captain:—

K. A. Snedden, vice Captain H. R. Vercoe, D.S.O., appointed to command a company. Dated 30th April, 1918.

E. Newton, vice Lieutenant C. H. S. Johnston, relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 27th April, 1918.

H. S. Harrison, vice Captain A. K. McArthur (since died of wounds). Dated 27th April, 1918.

Lieutenant F. Stewart, vice Lieutenant (now Captain) R. D. McFarland, M.C., relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 30th April, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) T. Paterson relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on Major E. Sherson, T.D., joining the battalion. Dated 23rd April, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

The undermentioned are transferred to the N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Dated 9th May, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant K. De Maus.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. Toon.

Captain S. E. K. Marshall is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 1st May, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—

2nd Lieutenant A. E. Dendy. Dated 1st May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. J. Angus. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. J. Stevenson is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 1st May, 1918.

Lieutenant J. V. Wilson performed the duties of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant M. R. Walker, M.C., from 20th February, 1918, to 5th March, 1918.

Lieutenant L. B. Hutton performed the duties of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant J. V. Wilson, from 5th March, 1918, to 17th April, 1918.

Lieutenant J. D. Andrews to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Wing, XXII Corps Reinforcement Camp, vice Captain C. H. Booth, Auckland Regiment, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 6th April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. J. Morrow to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 29th April, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 2nd May, 1918:—

6/2662, Sergeant C. Hill.

6/2344, Sergeant J. E. Allen, M.M.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of Captain:—

H. Johnston, M.C., vice Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., to England on duty. Dated 17th March, 1918.

C. A. S. Hind, M.C., vice Captain T. S. Gillies, M.C. Dated 26th April, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

Major D. White ceases to be seconded for duty as Town Major, Armentieres. Dated 10th April, 1918.

The undermentioned are transferred to N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Dated 9th May, 1918:—

Lieutenant J. B. Callan.

2nd Lieutenant C. Polson.

2nd Lieutenant C. Darling.

2nd Lieutenant T. A. Snelling.

2nd Lieutenant T. A. Blyth, proceeding overseas, ceases to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 8th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. McC. Boyne to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant T. A. Blyth, and ceases to be seconded under provision of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 8th May, 1918.

Major (temp. Lieut.-Colonel) J. Hargest, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel on return to duty of Lieut.-Colonel A. B. Charters, C.M.G., D.S.O. Dated 18th April, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 28, of 28th February, 1918, relating to 2nd Lieutenant R. A. Savage is cancelled.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant A. Hindlesmith, transferred from Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, is taken on the strength of the N.Z.E.F., with seniority from date of transfer. Dated 6th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. B. Edwards is transferred to N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Dated 17th April, 1918.

The undermentioned are transferred to N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Dated 9th May, 1918:—

Lieutenant B. C. Kirk.

2nd Lieutenant L. R. Nicholas.

2nd Lieutenant J. P. Wells.

2nd Lieutenant F. T. Clere.

2nd Lieutenant W. E. Berrill.

2nd Lieutenant N. G. Sutherland is placed on the N.Z. Roll Dated 3rd May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. G. Callender is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 1st May, 1918.

Captain V. R. Bond to command a company at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Lieutenant A. J. C. Angus, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 6th May, 1918.

Captain P. W. Skelley, N.Z.S.C., to be Brigade Major, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Captain (temp. Major) R. G. Purdy, M.C., N.Z.S.C., killed in action, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 3rd April, 1918.

Lieutenant J. Walker to be Adjutant and Quartermaster, 3rd N.Z. Entrenching Battalion, vice Lieutenant H. E. Crosse, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, rejoined N.Z. Division, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 5th April, 1918.

Captain R. L. Evatt relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion. Dated 17th April, 1918.

Lieutenant H. T. M. Fathers to be Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, vice Captain R. L. Evatt. Dated 17th April, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 14th April, 1918:—

A. R. Blennerhassett.

N. F. Little, M.C.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 2nd May, 1918:—

11/1650, C.S.M. E. G. Stewart.

10/515, C.S.M. E. E. Smith.

10/308, Sergeant T. M. J. Curran, M.M.

10/1466, Sergeant C. N. Devery, D.C.M.

2nd Lieutenant L. D. O’Sullivan is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 7th May, 1918.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE.

2nd Lieutenant E. B. Edwards is transferred from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant S. B. Probert. Dated 17th April, 1918.

The undermentioned are transferred from the units and with the seniority shown. Dated 9th May, 1918:—

Lieutenant J. B. Callan, from Otago Regiment, with seniority next before Lieutenant H. H. G. Herring.