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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 154

Major C. B. Breton is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel whilst employed as O.C. of a transport. Dated 24th August, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st August, 1918 :—
Major G. H. Ferguson.
2nd Lieutenant J. F. Ruddy.
2nd Lieutenant L. B. Rowe.

Lieutenant E. E. Somervell, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918 :—
E. W. Newton.
D. W. Russell.

Lieutenant K. Scott, M.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st August, 1918.

Lieutenant J. F. Hursthouse ceases to be attached to the N.Z. Dental Corps, but remains seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 20th August, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. McClymont, from commanding 2nd Battalion, to command 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 21st August, 1918.

Captain E. H. Sharp, M.C., returning to New Zealand, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 26th August, 1918.

Captain R. N. J. Fraser, N.Z.S.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain E. H. Sharp, M.C. Dated 26th August, 1918.

Captain H. G. Brodie to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. D. Douglass, proceeded overseas. Dated 26th August, 1918.

Lieutenant S. J. Gilman to be Quartermaster, Composite Reserve Battalion, Sling. Dated 21st August, 1918.

Lieutenant J. T. Deehan, from Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be a Company Commander, Composite Reserve Battalion, Sling. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. A. Savage relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 19th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant I. P. Corbett to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant R. A. Savage. Dated 19th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Platoon Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th August, 1918 :—
G. H. Elstone, vice Lieutenant J. T. Deehan.
A. Hannah, to complete Establishment.

2nd Lieutenant A. E. McKeown to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 12th August, 1918.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J. McCrae, D.S.O., relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on assumption of command of 3rd (Reserve) Battalion by Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. McClymont. Dated 29th August, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

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

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918 :—
Lieutenant-Colonel C. H. Weston, D.S.O.
Lieutenant G. H. Roach, M.M.

Lieutenant C. J. W. Lockie is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918.

Major D. Kettle, M.C., from A.P.M. XXII Corps, to be A.P.M., N.Z.E.F., London, and O.C., N.Z. Provost Corps, vice Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Pennycook, Otago Regiment (appointed to command a battalion), and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 6th August, 1918.

Lieutenant A. R. McIsaac, M.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st August, 1918.

Lieutenant R. J. L. Thompson, to England on duty, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 1st Battalion. Dated 9th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. E. Blennerhassett performed the duties of Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. J. L. Thompson, from 9th August, 1918, to 16th August, 1918, inclusive.

2nd Lieutenant A. P. Anderson to be Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. J. L. Thompson. Dated 17th August, 1918.

Lieutenant A. R. Blennerhassett performed the duties of Adjutant, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment, vice Lieutenant W. G. Salmond, killed in action, from 9th July, 1918, to 14th August, 1918, inclusive.

Lieutenant F. W. Medcalf performed the duties of Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (Acting Captain J. T. Dalling), on leave, and subsequently vice Captain H. Simmonds, M.C., on leave, from 27th July, 1918, to 27th August, 1918, inclusive.

Major H. E. McKinnon, M.C., from Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to command the Composite Reserve Battalion, Sling, and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel whilst so employed. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

Lieutenant H. R. Biss to be a Company Commander, Composite Reserve Battalion, Sling. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

The undermentioned Captains to be Company Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th August, 1918 :—
H. Oram, vice Lieutenant G. S. Guthrie, M.C., returning to New Zealand.
J. N. Rauch, M.C., vice Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C. proceeding overseas.

Captain T. C. A. Hislop, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 27th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants cease to be Platoon Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th August 1918 :—
F. Farrington.
H. D. Banks.

The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Platoon Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th August, 1918 :—
G. F. Catchpole, M.C., vice Lieutenant H. D. Banks.
J. H. Bertrand, vice Lieutenant F. Farrington.

2nd Lieutenant G. H. Roach, M.M., to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 25th July, 1918.

Memorandum.

Major W. F. Narbey temporarily commanded 1st Battalion from 14th March, 1918, to 5th April, 1918, vice Lieutenant-Colonel C. F. D. Cook, D.S.O.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st August, 1918 :—
H. G. Bell.
H. Blackburne.
T. E. Walker.
C. H. Worth.

Captain E. C. N. Robinson ceases to be seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 12th August, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918 :—
Lieutenant-Colonel J. G. Roache, D.S.O.
2nd Lieutenant K. J. McKinnon.
2nd Lieutenant W. B. Hutton.

Lieutenant E. T. Olds is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 24th August, 1918.

Captain J. Chivers, 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 22nd August, 1918.

Captain H. S. Hewlett, returning to New Zealand, is seconded. Dated 18th August, 1918.

Captain F. H. Batten is attached to the N.Z. Dental Corps for duty to New Zealand on a transport, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 24th August, 1918.

Captain W. F. Fowlds, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 9th August, 1918.

Captain B. McLeod, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 27th August, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Platoon Commanders, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, to complete Establishment :—
Lieutenant A. Bongard, M.C. Dated 21st August, 1918.
Lieutenant G. Wilkie. Dated 24th August, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant C. R. Cameron. Dated 26th August, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant L. G. Walker. Dated 26th August, 1918.

Captain A. A. McNab to be Major, vice Major L. H. Jardine, M.C., promoted. Dated 6th August, 1918.

Captain W. C. I. Sumner is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major W. C. Finnis, N.Z.S.C., attached to N.Z. Divisional Headquarters. Dated 12th August, 1918.