3704
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 147

Lieutenant G. E. Archey to be Divisional Educational Officer,
and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 7th June,
1918.

Lieutenant R. G. Vernon is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 6th August, 1918.

Major J. M. Richmond, D.S.O., M.C., R.N.Z.A., posted to command a battery, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Major, N.Z. Divisional Artillery. Dated 7th August, 1918.

Major R. Miles, D.S.O., M.C., R.N.Z.A., to be Brigade Major, N.Z. Divisional Artillery, vice Major J. M. Richmond, D.S.O., M.C., R.N.Z.A. Dated 7th August, 1918.

Lieutenant R. E. Bennett, M.C., posted to duty with a battery, relinquishes the appointment of Orderly Officer, 1st N.Z.F.A. Brigade. Dated 10th August, 1918.

Lieutenant G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., to be Orderly Officer, 1st N.Z.F.A. Brigade, vice Lieutenant R. E. Bennett, M.C. Dated 10th August, 1918.

Lieutenant F. V. Brown, R.N.Z.A., to be Captain, vice Captain R. A. Hogan, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 5th August, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 15th August, 1918:—

2/2803, Corporal J. J. Crotty.
17155, Corporal N. L. Thompson.
13/685, Sergeant E. R. Glass.
2/2211, Sergeant W. G. McClintock, M.M.
2/2313, Sergeant T. M. Woodrow.
2/232, Bombardier H. H. Osmers, M.M.
2/243, Sergeant J. M. Stringer, D.C.M., M.M.
9/809, Sergeant G. T. Dawson.
9/30, Corporal W. L. De Lautour.
2/1714, Sergeant R. Fletcher.

Captain A. H. W. Evenden is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major D. E. Gardner, D.S.O. Dated 2nd August, 1918.

Lieutenant H. R. Kirker is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain A. H. W. Evenden, granted temporary rank of Major. Dated 2nd August, 1918.

Lieutenant D. M. Eckhoff is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain H. N. Webster (to date from 29th July, 1918), and relinquishes the temporary rank on resumption of appointment of Second in Command of the battery by Captain F. W. Reed. Dated 7th August, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) F. W. Reed relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on Major J. M. Richmond, D.S.O., M.C., R.N.Z.A., being posted to command the battery. Dated 7th August, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) W. Janson relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on resumption of command of N.Z.D.A.C. by Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. Glendining, D.S.O., N.Z.S.C. Dated 10th August, 1918.

The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Seconds in Command of batteries:—

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. E. Orsborn. Dated 31st July, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A. Dated 10th August, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

2nd Lieutenant C. N. Boult is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th August, 1918.

Signal Services.

Lieutenant W. F. Stilwell, M.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th July, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants. Dated 10th July, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant L. Moritzson, M.C., M.M., vice Lieutenant W. F. Stilwell, M.C., seconded, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. F. Ellis, M.M., vice 2nd Lieutenant L. Moritzson, M.C., M.M., promoted and remaining seconded.

Tunnelling Company.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J. E. Duigan, D.S.O., p.s.c., s., N.Z.S.C., returned to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, but remains seconded. Dated 8th August, 1918.

Captain F. N. Thompson is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 24th July, 1918.

Lieutenant R. H. P. Ronayne to be Captain, vice Captain F. N. Thompson, seconded. Dated 24th July, 1918.

Army Postal Services.

2nd Lieutenant S. E. Oppenheim is granted the temporary rank of Captain while employed as D.A.D.P.S. of an army corps. Dated 15th August, 1918,

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st July, 1918:—

E. R. Pountney.
S. D. Rice, M.M.
L. G. Hill.
M. R. Stewart

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th August, 1918:—

Lieutenant O. Henry.
Lieutenant F. J. Cox.
2nd Lieutenant J. P. Farrell.
2nd Lieutenant W. H. Ready.
2nd Lieutenant A. S. Fraser.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Dykes.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 8th August, 1918:—

W. S. Stichbury, D.C.M.
E. T. Rees, M.M.

Lieutenant C. H. S. Johnston, 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 24th July, 1918.

Captain C. L. Knight, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 12th August, 1918.

Lieutenant F. Stewart, M.C., rejoined from hospital and reappointed Second in Command of a company, is again granted temporary rank of Captain. Dated 9th August, 1918.

Lieutenant N. E. Walker is granted the temporary rank of Captain while commanding a company of 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 29th July, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant E. R. Fitzsimmons ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. B. Tremewan ceases to be seconded for duty as Traffic Control Officer, XXII Corps. Dated 7th August, 1918.

Captain S. G. Smith ceases to be seconded for duty with XXII Corps School. Dated 9th April, 1918.

Lieutenant W. P. Bell ceases to be seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 3rd August, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th August, 1918:—

Lieutenant F. G. Painter.
Lieutenant P. W. Smith.
Lieutenant F. W. Moore.
2nd Lieutenant J. A. West.

2nd Lieutenant H. Harold is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 8th August, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants, having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, are seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:—

J. H. White. Dated 30th July, 1918.
J. T. McHaffie. Dated 11th July, 1918.

Captain F. J. W. Stewart to be Brigade Quartermaster, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Captain C. T. Woodfield, Otago Regiment, relinquishing the appointment, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 15th August, 1918.

Captain E. J. Fawcett, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, but remains seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 5th July, 1918.

Captain A. W. Wellsted, from Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant (Acting Captain) W. R. Lascelles, appointed Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 12th August, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) W. R. Lascelles, from Adjutant, 1st Battalion, to be Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain A. W. Wellsted. Dated 12th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. M. Gilmour was attached for duty to Otago Mounted Rifles from 9th June, 1918, to 27th July, 1918, inclusive.

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

D. Leeden. Dated 25th July, 1918.
H. G. McNiven. Dated 12th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of Captain, from dates shown:—

F. W. French, vice Captain J. P. E. Veale, transferred to N.Z. Field Artillery. Dated 9th July, 1918.

L. B. Hutton, vice Captain H. S. Gabites, M.C., to England on duty. Dated 9th July, 1918.

D. L. Kesteven, vice Captain R. J. G. Palmer. Dated 10th August, 1918.