Sept. 5.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3133

Captain A. S. Falconer, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst employed as Brigade Major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Dated 19th May, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) P. W. G. Spiers relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on Major W. G. A. Bishop, M.C., joining the Battalion. Dated 4th May, 1918.

Captain E. F. Selby, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major J. Hargest, M.C., temporarily Commanding the Battalion, to date from 6th April, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on return to duty of Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Charters, C.M.G., D.S.O. Dated 18th April, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. H. Elstone relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on Captain G. C. S. Dyer, N.Z.S.C., joining the Battalion. Dated 17th March, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. G. Leeden relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on Captain D. Glanfield joining the Battalion. Dated 27th May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. Riddell is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst Commanding a Company of an entrenching battalion, vice Captain D. W. McClurg, N.Z.R.B. Dated 26th May, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

Captain P. W. Skelley, N.Z.S.C. (since died of wounds), relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Major, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, wounded, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 31st May, 1918.

Lieutenant A. T. Duncan, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34. Dated 1st May, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant L. W. Andrew, V.C., to be Model Platoon Instructor, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 14th June, 1918.

Captain A. S. Muir, from Adjutant, 1st Battalion, to be D.A.Q.M.G., N.Z. Division, vice Major H. E. Avery, D.S.O., N.Z.S.C., appointed A.A. and Q.M.G., N.Z. Division, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 23rd May, 1918.

Major W. F. Narbey to be Second in Command, 1st Battalion, vice Major H. Holderness, promoted. Dated 2nd May, 1918.

Major C. J. Hamilton, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 6th June, 1918.

Major H. E. McKinnon, M.C., to be Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major C. J. Hamilton. Dated 6th June, 1918.

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

H. D. Banks. Dated 20th October, 1917.

J. H. McCrea. Dated 7th June, 1918.

E. G. Cousins. Dated 7th June, 1918.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

Captain T. M. Wilkes, M.C., N.Z.S.C., ceases to be seconded for duty with the Royal Air Force. Dated 11th June, 1918.

Captain E. A. Winchester, M.C., declared fit for General Service, ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34. Dated 6th June, 1918.

Lieutenant N. Angus ceases to be seconded for duty as a Company Officer at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 30th May, 1918.

The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit off duty for four months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34:—

Captain E. A. Harding, M.C. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

Captain H. Wilson. Dated 19th May, 1918.

Lieutenant R. A. Bennett is seconded for duty as a Company Officer at N.Z. Command Depot, vice 2nd Lieutenant C. D. Buddo, Canterbury Regiment. Dated 27th May, 1918.

Lieutenant J. D. Vernon relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, Second Battalion. Dated 28th May, 1918.

Captain (temp Major) O. W. Williams, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Second in Command, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 6th June, 1918.

Lieutenant R. Feaver relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 14th June, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. S. B. Bruges to be a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. Feaver. Dated 14th June, 1918.

Major (temp. Lieut.-Colonel) L. H. Jardine, M.C., from Second in Command, 4th Battalion, to be Second in Command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major J. Pow, D.S.O., promoted. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

Major N. F. Shepherd to be Second in Command, 4th Battalion, vice Major (temp. Lieut.-Colonel) L. H. Jardine, M.C., posted to 2nd Battalion. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

Major J. Pow, D.S.O., to be Lieut.-Colonel, vice Lieut.-Colonel J. G. Roache, D.S.O., seconded under provisions of N.Z. E.F. Reg. 34. Dated 22nd May, 1918.

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

H. Edgar. Dated 16th May, 1918.

V. A. Norrish. Dated 17th May, 1918.

Lieutenant F. C. Mitchell, D.C.M., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant W. S. Colbeck, relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 5th June, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) S. J. E. Closey, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on ceasing to command an entrenching battalion. Dated 2nd June, 1918.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Lieutenant B. Palmes, M.C., discharged in England to take up a commission under the Admiralty, is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated 10th June, 1918.

The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit off duty for four months, are seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34:—

Major R. D. Hardie, D.S.O. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

Captain R. B. Caws. Dated 12th May, 1918.

Major A. C. Finlayson, from O.C., N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, to command a company in the field. Dated 8th June, 1918.

Captain C. G. Hayter to be O.C., N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, vice Major A. C. Finlayson. Dated 8th June, 1918.

Captain A. C. Finlayson to be Major, vice Major R. D. Hardie, D.S.O., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 34. Dated 3rd May, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) C. G. Hayter relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on ceasing to command a company in the field. Dated 8th June, 1918.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant V. J. Cornaga to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Reg. 13. Dated 13th June, 1918.

10/472A, S.S.M. N. Bell to be 2nd Lieutenant, to complete Establishment of the Mechanical Transport Depot. Dated 15th June, 1918.

Lieutenant H. A. Potvine, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain F. H. Anderson, M.C., temporarily commanding Headquarters Company. Dated 13th April, 1918.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

Captain E. D. Aubin, M.D., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst performing the duties of Officer in Charge Surgical Division, N.Z. Stationary Hospital, vice Major G. S. Sharp, M.B., attached to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 31st October, 1917.

The undermentioned postings of Medical Officers have been approved:—

Major W. S. Sinclair, M.B., from sick to No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital.

Major P. H. Buck, D.S.O., from N.Z. Entrenching Group to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain H. E. Owen, from No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain K. Mackenzie, M.D., F.R.C.S., from No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain A. W. Owen-Johnston, from sick to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain H. L. Gould, M.B., from N.Z. Discharge Depot to N.Z. Command Depot.

Captain W. D. Bathgate, from No. 2 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot.

Captain J. R. Wells, M.B., from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital to N.Z. Command Depot.

Lieutenant G. P. Fitzgerald, M.B., from N.Z. Medical Reserve Depot to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance.

Lieutenant E. O. Rowley, M.B., from N.Z. Command Depot to No. 1 N.Z. Field Ambulance.

Lieutenant E. G. Anderson, M.B., from 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade to No. 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

The undermentioned, resigned on account of marriage, are struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force:—

22/114, Sister H. G. O. Edgerley. Dated 10th May, 1918.

22/390, Masseuse R. Millar. Dated 21st May, 1918.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend F. R. Richards, M.C., Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, to be Chaplain to the Forces, 3rd Class. Dated 15th November, 1917.