Oct. 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3431

Captain P. J. Cotton is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst commanding a squadron, vice Major A. S. Wilder, M.C., commanding A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Details, to date from 1st May, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on Captain W. J. Hardham, V.C., rejoining the regiment. Dated 13th May, 1918.

Memoranda.

Major A. S. Wilder, M.C., commanded A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Details, Ayun Kara, and performed the duties of Administrative Commandant, Ayun Kara Area, from 11th March, 1918, to 11th May, 1918.

Lieutenant C. B. Easther commanded A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Details, Belah, from 14th December, 1917, to 8th March, 1918, and performed the duties of Adjutant, A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Details, Ayun Kara, from 11th March, 1918, to 11th May, 1918.

N.Z. CAMEL CORPS.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 31st March, 1918:—
C. E. Mawer. A. Georgetti.
C. R. M. Gorringe. H. V. B. Speight.

2nd Lieutenant G. R. Western to be Lieutenant, vice Lieutenant A. G. R. Crawford, M.C., since died of wounds. Dated 1st May, 1918.

Lieutenant R. F. Mackenzie, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain G. F. Yerex, to date from 22nd April, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 12th May, 1918.

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

Lieutenant G. G. Denniston ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 7th July, 1918.

N.Z. CYCLIST CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant D. H. Evans is transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority next after 2nd Lieutenant N. P. Branson. Dated 15th July, 1918.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

2nd Lieutenant R. J. Eyre is transferred from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant E. J. Phillips. Dated 27th June, 1918.

Lieutenant F. B. Brown, R.N.Z.A., returning to duty with a battery, relinquishes the appointment of Staff Officer for Reconnaissance, N.Z. Divisional Artillery, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 4th July, 1918.

Lieutenant A. J. Coutts to be Staff Officer for Reconnaissance, N.Z. Divisional Artillery, vice Lieutenant F. V. Brown, R.N.Z.A., and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 4th July, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 10th July, 1918:—
2/2153, Sergeant N. S. Hickson.
2/591, Sergeant C. E. Mains.
2/1390, Sergeant F. D. Boswell.
11/767, Squadron S.M. G. B. Gibbons.

Captain W. Janson is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst commanding the N.Z. Divisional Ammunition Column. Dated 25th June, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. M. Eckhoff relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a battery. Dated 28th June, 1918.

Lieutenant B. A. Todd is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst acting as Second in Command of a battery, vice Captain O. Opie, R.N.Z.A., appointed G.S.O. 3, N.Z. Division. Dated 8th July, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant F. K. Broadgate, having been 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 18th June, 1918.

Lieutenant H. W. Newman, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst employed as Assistant Instructor, XXII Corps School. Dated 14th March, 1918.

Signal Services.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. F. Stilwell, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of O.C., N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 10th July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. F. Ellis, M.M., to be O.C., N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot, vice Lieutenant W. F. Stilwell, M.C., and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 10th July, 1918.

4/1135, Sapper A. R. Bevins to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 13th July, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant A. Lauder, M.M., ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 7th July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant D. H. Evans is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Battalion. Dated 15th July, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Milliken, 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. Dated 25th June, 1918.

Major F. L. G. West, appointed G.S.O., II Grade, at the War Office, remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 11th June, 1918.

Captain J. D. McComish, from commanding a company at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, remains seconded whilst employed temporarily as A.P.M., N.Z.E.F., London, vice Major Pennycook, appointed to command a battalion, Otago Regiment. Dated 15th July, 1918.

Captain F. E. Beamish, from temporary Second in Command, N.Z. Command Depot, to command a company at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Captain W. M. Bell, N.Z.S.C., and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 6th July, 1918.

Captain S. Wood relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion. Dated 8th July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. Hesell to be Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, vice Captain S. Wood. Dated 8th July, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
V. W. Holden. Dated 29th June, 1918.
G. H. Nicholls. Dated 13th July, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) H. L. de F. Garland, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 4th July, 1918.

The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of Captain:—
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) P. A. McDowell, on ceasing to be Second in Command of a company. Dated 3rd July, 1918.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. Stewart. Dated 4th July, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. Hesell. Dated 2nd July, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 130, of 19th September, 1918, relating to 3/709, Sergeant P. Munro, to be 2nd Lieutenant, dated 29th June, 1918, is cancelled.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

Lieutenant C. E. Bell is seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot, vice Lieutenant J. L. H. Kayes, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, rejoining his unit. Dated 10th July, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
H. G. Carruth. Dated 2nd July, 1918.
F. W. Moore. Dated 13th July, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 130, of 19th September, 1918, relating to 9/935, C.S.M. A. L. Holmes, D.C.M., M.M., to be 2nd Lieutenant, dated 29th June, 1918, is cancelled.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant W. Murphy ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 7th July, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Smith, C.M.G., D.S.O., from O.C., 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be Second in Command, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to complete Establishment, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 15th July, 1918.

Major W. S. Pennycook, from O.C., N.Z. Provost Corps, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Smith, C.M.G., D.S.O., seconded, and to command a battalion, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 15th July, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. D. Douglass, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 8th July, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
G. M. Don. Dated 24th June, 1918.
W. Mann. Dated 13th July, 1918.
R. O. Buchanan. Dated 13th July, 1918.
L. J. B. Chapple. Dated 15th July, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 130, of 19th September, 1918, relating to 8/810A, Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) R. L. Benge, and 4/471, C.S.M. I. D. Guy, to be 2nd Lieutenants, dated 29th June, 1918, is cancelled.