2778 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 105

Lieutenant B. C. Kirk, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before Lieutenant M. A. Stedman.
2nd Lieutenant K. De Maus, from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant R. M. Doughty.
2nd Lieutenant J. A. Toon, from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant F. J. Baker.
2nd Lieutenant L. R. Nicholas, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant A. Flinn.
2nd Lieutenant C. Polson, from Otago Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant F. J. Soler.
2nd Lieutenant J. P. Wells, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant C. M. Pinfold.
2nd Lieutenant F. T. Clere, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant H. T. Hall.
2nd Lieutenant C. Darling, from Otago Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant W. Alexander.
2nd Lieutenant W. E. Berrill, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant R. Old.
2nd Lieutenant T. A. Snelling, from Otago Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant R. B. Sparrow.

Captain H. E. Humphreys relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 10th May, 1918.

Lieutenant A. J. C. Angus relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 6th May, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 3rd May, 1918:—
Captain A. C. A. Sexton.
Captain A. W. Soundy.
Lieutenant K. E. Luke.
2nd Lieutenant H. M. Douglas.
2nd Lieutenant J. Page.
2nd Lieutenant S. Frickleton, V.C.
23/618, R.S.M. J. B. K. Taylor.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 1st May, 1918:—
Lieutenant P. R. Burton.
2nd Lieutenant N. C. McLean.

Captain W. M. Bell, N.Z.S.C., having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, to date from 30th April, 1918; and remains seconded for duty as a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Lieutenant H. T. Morton, N.Z. Machine-gun Corps. Dated 9th May, 1918.

Lieutenant J. G. McGhie performed the duties of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant H. W. Nixon, relinquished the appointment, wounded, from 30th March, 1918, to 20th April, 1918.

Lieutenant H. E. Crosse to be Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant H. W. Nixon, wounded, and is granted the acting rank of Captain while so employed. Dated 20th April, 1918.

Lieutenant A. L. Martin, M.C., to be a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant L. J. Nutting, proceeding overseas, and ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 27th April, 1918.

Major P. H. Bell to be Lieut.-Colonel, and to command a battalion, vice Lieut.-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) A. E. Stewart, D.S.O., appointed to command a brigade. Dated 29th March, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains, from dates shown:—
Lieutenant P. E. A. Salmon, vice Captain A. W. Soundy (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34), and retains the appointment of Quartermaster. Dated 4th April, 1918.
Lieutenant F. G. Massey, M.C., vice Lieutenant P. E. A. Salmon, promoted and remaining Quartermaster. Dated 4th April, 1918.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) N. L. Macky, M.C., vice Captain E. A. Winchester, M.C., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 11th April, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
H. W. Reed. Dated 23rd March, 1918.
A. G. Murch. Dated 14th April, 1918.
R. T. Carlyon. Dated 14th April, 1918.
V. Marshall. Dated 18th April, 1918.
H. A. Marshall. Dated 29th April, 1918.
H. B. Patrick. Dated 11th May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 2nd May, 1918:—
24/847, Sergeant G. B. Murray.
8/2924, Sergeant A. R. Gordon.
22201, Sergeant C. A. Stringer.
9/1391, Lance-Corporal J. L. Brown.
24/430, C.S.M. A. W. Gallagher, M.M.
24/829, Sergeant L. B. Lowe.
15937, C.S.M. T. T. Murray, M.M.
23/1402, Sergeant A. F. Gilmore, M.M.
4/635, Corporal D. W. Stronach, M.M.
22824, Sergeant S. N. Managh, D.C.M.
13402, Private W. N. McLernon.
12406, Sergeant A. O. Jones.
28890, Sergeant L. P. Kane.
12/3881, Sergeant W. H. Wright.
26/299, C.S.M. F. H. Davis, D.C.M.
8/3149, Sergeant H. C. Alloo.
14357, C.S.M. J. M. Curtis.
12/3453, Lance-Corporal T. H. Rae.
24/736, Sergeant J. Densem, D.C.M.
23/323, Sergeant W. Williams.
25/109, C.S.M. A. E. Gorton, M.M.
7/2219, R.S.M. V. G. Hunter, D.C.M.
8/3242, Corporal E. C. Drummond.
25/59, Sergeant A. Shearer.

Major L. H. Jardine, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel, vice Major J. Pow, D.S.O., relinquished temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel. Dated 6th May, 1918.

Lieutenant E. Zeisler, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst performing the duties of Staff Captain, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade. Dated 29th March, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. D. Rohan retains the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain W. W. Dove, M.C. Dated 1st April, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants (temp. Captains) relinquish the temporary rank of Captain:—
R. H. Dick, on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 12th April, 1918.
H. W. Slater, on return to duty with the battalion of Captain H. Wilson. Dated 30th April, 1918.
W. S. Colbeck. Dated 6th May, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

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

Captain E. Tingey is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major W. O. Ennis, D.S.O. Dated 28th April, 1918.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant H. L. King is transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant T. B. Lock. Dated 27th March, 1918.

Lieutenant H. T. Morton ceases to be seconded for duty as a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. Dated 9th May, 1918.

Lieutenant D. J. Lundon is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:—
C. E. H. Naylor. Dated 24th December, 1918.
R. B. Davies. Dated 22nd January, 1918.
R. W. Warren. Dated 23rd March, 1918.
A. L. Ford. Dated 11th May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants:—
11/212, Corporal J. Busby. Dated 12th March, 1918.
7/261, Sergeant P. H. N. Pope. Dated 13th March, 1918.
25/106, Sergeant J. O. Gough. Dated 2nd May, 1918.
26363, Sergeant F. H. Mintrom, M.M. Dated 2nd May, 1918.
22679, L.-Sergeant T. M. Thompson. Dated 2nd May, 1918.
10003, Sergeant E. Laverty. Dated 2nd May, 1918.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant V. G. Cornaga ceases to be seconded for duty as Supply Officer, N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 10th May, 1918.

Lieutenant J. M. Power to be Supply Officer, N.Z. Command Depot, vice 2nd Lieutenant V. G. Cornaga, proceeding overseas, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 10th May, 1918.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

Captain M. M. Hockin, M.B., is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

3/667, S.S.M. W. M. Duncan to be Lieutenant, and is appointed Assistant Quartermaster, No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to complete Establishment. Dated 15th May, 1918.