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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 168

Memoranda.

Captain T. L. Gibbs performed the duties of Staff Captain, N.Z.M.R. Brigade, vice Captain D. S. Manners, Auckland Mounted Rifles, detached for duty on Instructional Staff, Desert Mounted Corps School of Instruction, from 20th May, 1918, to 22nd August, 1918.

Major H. C. Hurst, D.S.O., temporarily commanded the regiment from 7th July, 1918, to 21st July, 1918, and performed the duties of Second in Command from 21st July, 1918, to 10th August, 1918. vice Major P. M. Acton-Adams, D.S.O., at School of Instruction.

Major D. S. Murchison, D.S.O., performed the duties of Second in Command from 7th July, 1918, to 21st July, 1918.

Captain J. S. Barker temporarily commanded a squadron from 7th July, 1918, to 21st July, 1918, and from 28th July, 1918, to 10th August, 1918.

Captain L. R. C. Macfarlane temporarily commanded a squadron from 30th May, 1918, to 10th August, 1918.

WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—

Major C. R. Spragg. Dated 27th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant B. J. L. Hooker. Dated 29th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. B. Bennett is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. Ricketts, D.C.M., performed the duties of Adjutant, vice Captain E. A. MacIntyre, from 2nd March, 1918, to 5th April, 1918, inclusive.

Memorandum.

Captain C. J. Pierce, M.C., temporarily commanded a squadron from 6th July, 1918, to 6th August, 1918.

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

2nd Lieutenant L. Colbourne, 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 17th September, 1918.

N.Z. CYCLIST CORPS.

The undermentioned are transferred from the Auckland Regiment. Dated 19th September, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant E. C. E. Nicholson. Dated 28th June, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. F. Ewen. Dated 29th June, 1918, next after 2nd Lieutenant D. H. Evans.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 24th September, 1918:—

10918, Sergeant C. C. Southey, M.M.

10724, C.S.M. L. H. Browne.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

2nd Lieutenant S. V. Tyler, 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 23rd September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) F. F. Reid, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st N.Z.F.A. Brigade, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., from Orderly Officer, 1st N.Z.F.A. Brigade, to be Adjutant, 1st N.Z.F.A. Brigade, vice Lieutenant F. F. Reid, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. S. Carmichael, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of a medium trench-mortar battery, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 24th September, 1918.

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

A. C. de Latour. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

F. H. Grace. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

D. J. Willis. Dated 12th September, 1918.

D. McG. Reid. Dated 22nd September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 18th September, 1918:—

2/1849, Gunner (temp. Bombardier) J. N. Davies-Colley.

2/2031, Sergeant A. Stanley.

2/2267, Sergeant W. J. Wright.

2/340A, Sergeant R. H. Duncan.

2/431, B.Q.M.S. D. W. Hartles.

9/541, S.M. J. K. Kane.

2/2265, Sergeant R. H. Smith.

2/794, Sergeant A. C. M. Barker.

2/610, Sergeant H. H. Rush.

Lieutenant R. E. Bennett, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant G. B. Parkinson, R.N.Z.A., relinquished temporary rank on appointment as Orderly Officer. Dated 9th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. R. Kirker relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 31st August, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant H. G. Alexander, from being seconded for duty with Field Squadron, Anzac Mounted Division, remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th September, 1918.

Lieutenant W. S. Rae to be Adjutant, N.Z. Divisional Engineers, vice Captain N. Annabell, M.C. (relinquished the appointment on promotion), and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 18th August, 1918.

Lieutenant S. Cory-Wright, M.C., to be Captain, vice Captain B. L. R. Reeve, promoted and remains seconded for duty as N.Z. Divisional Intelligence Officer. Dated 11th June, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. G. R. Newbould to be Captain, vice Lieutenant S. Cory-Wright, M.C., promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 11th June, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. S. Rae relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a field company. Dated 18th August, 1918.

Signal Services.

Lieutenant F. C. Hubbard, M.C., 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 14th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. R. G. Bassett, V.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st August, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 6th September, 1918:—

C. R. G. Bassett, V.C., vice Lieutenant L. G. Michaels, M.M. (placed on the N.Z. Roll), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand.

L. P. Harty, M.M., vice 2nd Lieutenant C. R. G. Bassett, V.C., promoted and remaining seconded.

4/475, Sergeant W. Norris, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 14th September, 1918.

Tunnelling Company.

Lieutenant E. Collier is transferred to Auckland Regiment. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Light Railway Operating Company.

Lieutenant J. C. MacLean, M.C., Otago Regiment, appointed to command a section of a forward company, R.E., ceases to be attached. Dated 20th September, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

Lieutenant E. Collier is transferred from N.Z. Engineers, Tunnelling Company, with seniority from 11th November, 1916. Dated 30th September, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are transferred to the N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated 19th September, 1918:—

E. C. E. Nicholson.

J. F. Ewen.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are transferred to the N.Z. Machine-gun Corps. Dated 23rd September, 1918:—

J. A. Massam.

H. S. Herbert.

Captain E. B. Fraser is transferred to the N.Z. Dental Corps. Dated 19th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. P. Jarrett is seconded for duty with the Intelligence Corps, British Army. Dated 1st September, 1918.

Lieutenant P. S. Kisby-Mason, 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 September, 1918.

Captain F. E. Beamish relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, but remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 17th September, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Oakey is attached for service and pay to the Ministry of Munitions, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 23rd September, 1918.

Lieutenant J. C. Carter, M.C., to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. Tilsley, M.C., D.C.M., to New Zealand on duty. Dated 30th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. F. Goulding to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 15th September, 1918.