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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 147

Lieutenant C. M. Rout, vice Lieutenant S. G. Scoular (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. R. Jamieson, vice Lieutenant C. M. Rout, promoted and remaining seconded.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 25th July, 1918:—

K. De Maus.

N. C. McLean.

J. K. Moloney.

Captain A. A. McNab is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major A. H. Carrington, N.Z.S.C., detached for training in Staff duties, to date 18th July, 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 28th July, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) O. W. Williams, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 30th July, 1918.

Lieutenant T. G. Robertson is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain H. Wilson. Dated 7th July, 1918.

Lieutenant L. H. Denniston is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain (temp. Major) O. W. Williams, M.C., posted to 3rd Battalion, to date from 26th July, 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 31st July, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) O. E. A. Randle is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a forestry company, R.E. Dated 31st July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. R. Nicholas relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 3rd August, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

Captain C. le F. Young relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant on detachment as Instructor at Third Army School. Dated 1st August, 1918.

Captain A. A. Chapman, M.C., from Quartermaster, to be Adjutant, vice Captain C. le F. Young. Dated 1st August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. T. Gannon to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 13th July, 1918.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant T. B. Lock is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant L. J. Armstrong, D.C.M., having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 2nd July, 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. C. McG. Nutt. Dated 22nd July, 1918.

H. G. Johnston. Dated 6th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants relinquish their appointments as Training Officers, 5th (Reserve) Company. Dated 15th August, 1918:—

E. W. Maclean.

A. L. Ford.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are appointed to be Training Officers, 5th (Reserve) Company. Dated 15th August, 1918:—

E. A. P. Cockroft.

J. Flanagan, M.C.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Captain P. H. Harper to be O.C. No. 2 N.Z. (Area) Employment Company, vice Captain J. Bright, Wellington Regiment, posted to duty at N.Z. Command Depot, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 14th July, 1918.

Captain D. Radclyffe to be Major, vice Major J. B. Whyte, D.S.O., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 28th May, 1918.

Lieutenant H. A. Potvine, M.C., to be Captain, vice Captain P. H. Harper, seconded. Dated 14th July, 1918.

Captain G. R. Hutchinson is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst commanding Headquarters Company, N.Z. Divisional Train, vice Major D. Radclyffe, on duty in England. Dated 11th August, 1918.

Captain S. H. Crump performed the duties of O.C. No. 5 (now No. 4) Company, N.Z.A.S.C., from 1st August, 1917, to 2nd December, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant E. N. Valpy performed the duties of Supply Officer, N.Z.M.R. Brigade, from 2nd August, 1917, to 6th September, 1917, and from 1st October, 1917, to 2nd December, 1917, vice 2nd Lieutenant J. F. H. McCarthy:

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

The undermentioned, attested in England, are taken on strength, with seniority from date of attestation:—

Captain J. F. G. Richards, D.S.O., M.B. Dated 14th August, 1918.

Lieutenant R. C. B. McRae, M.B. Dated 5th August, 1918.

Major C. V. A. Baigent, M.B., returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 22nd July, 1918.

Captain W. F. Patterson, M.B., disembarked from N.Z. Hospital Ship “Marama,” is taken on strength, with seniority from date of disembarkation. Dated 8th August, 1918.

Captain R. S. Stephenson, M.B., is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th August, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel D. S. Wylie, C.M.G., M.B., F.R.C.S., embarked for New Zealand on 27th June, 1918, remains seconded for Orthopaedic duty.

Captain E. D. Aubin, M.D., is seconded for duty to New Zealand on a hospital ship. Dated 8th August, 1918.

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

G. A. Forrest, M.B.

A. Wilson, M.D., F.R.C.S.

C. B. Rossiter, F.R.C.S.

The undermentioned Majors are seconded whilst attached for training to the Hospital for Chest Diseases, Brompton:—

H. Short, O.B.E., M.B. Dated 15th July, 1918.

W. Aitken, M.C., M.B. Dated 6th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenant-Colonels to be Colonels. Dated 15th August, 1918:—

P. C. Fenwick, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.C.S.

E. J. O’Neill, D.S.O., M.B., F.R.C.S.

Major R. N. Guthrie, M.C., M.B., President of N.Z. Standing Medical Boards, to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 15th August, 1918.

Lieutenant J. A. Jenkins, M.B., having completed the prescribed period of service, to be Captain. Dated 13th August, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, and are appointed Assistant Quartermasters. Dated 15th August, 1918:—

3/265, Staff S.M. A. Massey, vice Captain G. Sandham, M.C., declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service.

2/809, Staff S.M. A. S. Mulligan, D.C.M., M.M., vice Lieutenant W. M. Duncan, died of sickness.

The following postings of Medical Officers have been approved:—

Captain P. G. McEvedy, from Headquarters, N.Z.E.F., London, to No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance.

Captain T. W. J. Childs, M.B., from sick, to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain F. F. A. Ulrich, M.B., from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital.

Lieutenant R. C. B. McRae, M.B., newly attested, to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.

Captain D. N. Isaacs, from Quartermaster, N.Z. Stationary Hospital, to be Quartermaster, No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, vice Captain G. Sandham, M.C.

Captain J. Hoad, from Quartermaster, No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Stationary Hospital.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

The undermentioned, returned from New Zealand, cease to be seconded. Dated 31st July, 1918:—

22/5, Sister M. Chalmer, A.R.R.C.

22/335, Staff Nurse J. M. Mercer.

22/198, Staff Nurse E. McB. Goldsmith.

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

22/71, Sister J. W. Coster.

22/148, Sister C. M. Morris.

22/174, Staff Nurse E. A. Wilson, having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, remains seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 24th June, 1918.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend E. C. W. Powell, Chaplain to the Forces, 3rd Class, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 31st July, 1918.

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

The Reverend P. J. O’Neill, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class.

The Reverend A. J. Petrie, Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class.