Aug. 15.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2931

Captain A. A. McNab is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major D. J. Gibbs, D.S.O., to England on duty, to date from 14th May, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on transfer to the N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Dated 23rd May, 1918.

Lieutenant W. S. Rae is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain A. A. McNab granted temporary rank of Major. Dated 14th May, 1918.

TUNNELLING COMPANY.

Lieutenant H. C. Shannon is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th May, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 15th May, 1918:—
G. L. Popple.
G. S. Hall.
A. B. Jackson.
J. A. Taylor, D.C.M.

Captain J. R. Bodley, declared by a Medical Board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 4th May, 1918.

Lieutenant A. H. Grierson, from being seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th May, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Oakey, 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. Dated 30th May, 1918.

Captain F. E. Beamish relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, but remains seconded whilst employed as Second in Command, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Major B. S. Jordan, Canterbury Regiment, accidentally killed. Dated 29th May, 1918.

Captain C. H. Booth to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Captain F. E. Beamish, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 29th May, 1918.

Captain L. W. Metcalfe, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 27th May, 1918.

Captain A. E. Alexander to be Major, vice Major G. H. Holland, M.C., killed in action. Dated 15th May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 30th May, 1918:—
10418, C.S.M. E. T. Rees, M.M.
12/266, Corporal W. Waring.
12/566, Sergeant J. L. Hill.
12/740, Sergeant E. Gould.
12/2979, C.S.M. R. V. Closey.
12/3171, Sergeant H. G. Tombs.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of Captain:—
Lieutenant W. C. Mackay, vice Captain K. J. Dellow. Dated 28th April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. Hessel, vice Lieutenant O. Henry, relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 26th April, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. V. Daldy relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to command a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 20th May, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant S. G. Brister, M.M., ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 15th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. Norriss is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 30th May, 1918.

Lieutenant F. W. Wilson, M.C., to be Brigade Bombing Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 22nd April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant S. J. Mogridge to be Bombing, Gas, and Wiring Officer, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 8th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. J. Farnell to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 20th May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 30th May, 1918:—
23/1603, Sergeant P. S. Crisp.
6/1017, S. Sergeant P. L. Bennett.
6/1757, Sergeant A. E. White.
6/4625, C.S.M. W. L. Manby.
6/2385, Q.M.S. J. F. Cody, M.M.
6/2074, C.Q.M.S. W. A. Breach.

Captain J. R. Loudon is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major J. Anderson, to date from 6th April, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 15th April, 1918.

Lieutenant W. H. Stark is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain J. R. Loudon. Dated 15th May, 1918.

Lieutenant J. Lumley is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a light trench-mortar battery, vice Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C., relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 18th May, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding companies of an entrenching battalion:—
G. M. Lucas. Dated 15th May, 1918.
W. Korner. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 15th May, 1918:—
G. H. Seddon.
J. R. Quarton.

Lieutenant R. Malcolm ceases to be seconded for duty as Officer-in-Charge Convalescent Details, N.Z. Base Depot. Dated 26th May, 1918.

Captain F. T. Christian, 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. Dated 14th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. Simmers, M.M., is seconded for duty as Signalling Instructor, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. Dated 31st May, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded whilst holding the appointments mentioned hereunder. Dated 22nd April, 1918:—
Lieutenant S. G. McDonald, M.C., Brigade Intelligence Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade.

2nd Lieutenant W. A. Stuart, Brigade Gas Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade.

Lieutenant J. M. Gillies, Brigade Musketry Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade.

Captain J. O. Webber relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

Captain J. P. Hewat to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain J. O. Webber. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

Captain E. H. Sharp, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. D. Cleland to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 27th May, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 30th May, 1918:—
8/2523, Sergeant J. A. Adams.
5/2724, Sergeant W. H. Pester.
3/1678, Private C. C. Hill.
3/161, Sergeant J. H. Straw.
13286, C.S.M. J. C. Fothergill, D.C.M.
8/677, C.Q.M.S. T. G. Moore.
8/2184, Sergeant J. H. Wilson, M.M.
8/953, C.Q.M.S. F. R. Tucker.
8/2809, C.S.M. T. A. Bunbury, D.C.M.

Lieutenant K. Scott, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain E. F. Selby, M.C., granted temporary rank of Major, to date from 6th April, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 18th April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. G. Leeden is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain D. J. Walls. Dated 5th May, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 15th May, 1918:—
R. L. Okey.
G. McSaveney.

Captain F. H. E. Morgan, M.C., ceases to be seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 5th April, 1918.

Lieutenant A. J. Glasson is seconded for duty as Brigade Bombing, Gas, and Wiring Instructor, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. Dated 31st May, 1918.

Captain J. R. Kirk performed the duties of Adjutant, N.Z. Base Depot, from 30th January, 1918, to 22nd February, 1918, inclusive, vice Captain E. C. Dovey, N.Z.S.C., appointed to command the depot.

Lieutenant P. J. O’Dowd to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Isolation Camp, Larkhill. Dated 16th May, 1918.

Lieutenant W. G. Salmond performed the duties of Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Captain A. S. Muir, detached to a British formation from 24th April, 1918, to 6th May, 1918, inclusive.

Major H. Holderness to be Lieutenant-Colonel and to Command a Battalion, vice Lieut-Colonel, C. F. D. Cook, D.S.O. Dated 2nd May, 1918.