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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 168

2nd Lieutenant B. P. Cahill. Dated 10th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant A. W. Gallagher, M.M. Dated 3rd September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant A. J. Austin. Dated 17th September, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) A. E. Stewart, D.S.O., to command 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Colonel) G. S. Smith, C.M.G., D.S.O., Otago Regiment. Dated 27th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (acting Captain) H. E. Crosse, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain, to date 18th July, 1918, and is appointed Brigade Intelligence Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade. Dated 14th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. T. Marshall, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Musketry Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 20th September, 1918.

The undermentioned, proceeding overseas, relinquish the appointment of Company Commanders, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 16th September, 1918:—
Captain E. A. Harding, M.C.
Captain F. E. Greenish, M.C.

Captain H. W. Kennedy, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain B. McLeod, M.C., proceeded overseas. Dated 25th September, 1918.

Lieutenant H. J. Trevethick relinquishes the appointment of Assistant Quartermaster, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 30th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. J. Gillies to be Assistant Quartermaster, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant H. J. Trevethick. Dated 30th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Platoon Commanders, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, to complete establishment:—
2nd Lieutenant A. French. Dated 18th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant H. T. Marshall, M.C. Dated 26th September, 1918.

Captain O. W. Williams, M.C., to be Major, vice Major H. S. N. Robinson, N.Z.S.C., seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 17th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants:—
24/162, Sergeant N. C. Haigh. Dated 24th September, 1918.
23/980, Sergeant J. R. Miller. Dated 24th September, 1918.
23/58, Sergeant A. B. Ayling (A.Q.M.S.). Dated 24th September, 1918.
24/413, C.S.M. H. McK. Duston. Dated 24th September, 1918.
3/1177, Private T. N. Mitchell. Dated 24th September, 1918.
26/332, Sergeant L. M. Blyth. Dated 24th September, 1918.
23/39, C.S.M. J. Finn. Dated 25th September, 1918.
23/391, Sergeant J. G. Craster (temp. C.Q.M.S.). Dated 29th September, 1918.
26/1688, Sergeant C. R. Russ. Dated 29th September, 1918.
24/1134, Sergeant E. J. McDonald. Dated 29th September, 1918.
23/530, Sergeant G. Murray (temp. C.S.M.). Dated 29th September, 1918.
26/187, Sergeant P. A. Lummis. Dated 29th September, 1918.
23/1262, C.S.M. E. T. McKain. Dated 29th September, 1918.

Captain H. C. Meikle, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Captain (now Major) A. A. McNab (relinquished temporary rank of Major). Dated 20th September, 1918.

Lieutenant J. H. Irvine is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. G. Robertson, killed in action. Dated 21st September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. A. Stedman, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 11th September, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

Lieutenant C. B. Woodward, discharged in England on account of ill health, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 16th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 29th September, 1918:—
16/1403, C.S.M. P. T. Fromm.
9/387, C.S.M. R. C. Parata.
16/616, C.Q.M.S. F. M. Jones.

N.Z. RAROTONGAN COMPANY.

2nd Lieutenant W. McCoy is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 29th August, 1918.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are transferred from Auckland Regiment, with seniority, from 25th September, 1917, next after 2nd Lieutenant G. H. Tomline, M.C. Dated 23rd September, 1918:—
J. A. Massam.
H. S. Herbert.

2nd Lieutenant P. H. N. Pope is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th August, 1918.

Lieutenant T. McCarroll to be Second in Command, No. 1 N.Z. Machine-gun Squadron, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. E. Batchelar, appointed to command No. 2 N.Z. Machine-gun Squadron. Dated 13th August, 1918.

Captain C. G. Hayter, M.C., to be Major. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. H. Picot, M.C., to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 1st September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 29th September, 1918:—
25/851, Sergeant C. L. Cameron.
10009, Corporal C. M. Stanley.
6/2742, Sergeant N. C. Rowe.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Captain G. E. Eliott, returning to New Zealand on duty furlough, is seconded. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. R. Hutchinson to be Captain, vice Captain G. E. Eliott, seconded. Dated 30th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. H. Sharp to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 27th September, 1918.

Lieutenant J. Scott is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst performing the duties of Supply Officer, No. 4 Company. Dated 31st August, 1918.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

Captain E. C. Barnett, returning to New Zealand on expiration of contract, is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

Captain O. J. Reid is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 27th August, 1918.

Captain B. F. Aldred, 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.

Major P. H. Buck, D.S.O., to be Registrar, No. 3 N.Z. General Hospital, and ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Order No. 606. Dated 20th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Quartermaster) F. W. Moor, D.C.M., having completed the prescribed period of service, to be Captain. Dated 15th September, 1918.

The following postings of Medical Officers have been approved:—
Major W. E. Herbert, Reinf orcement Officer from New Zealand, to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.
Captain F. W. Lumsden, M.C., from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to N.Z. Medical Reserve Depot.
Captain J. G. Gow, from Wellington Mounted Rifles, to N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance.
Captain S. H. Ward, from sick, to N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion, vice Captain C. A. R. Davies, sick.
Captain A. T. McCaw, from 3rd Brigade, N.Z.F.A., to No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital.
Captain R. J. Rogers, from N.Z. Entrenching Group, to N.Z. Stationary Hospital.
Captain W. S. Robertson, from No. 3 N.Z. Field Ambulance, to 3rd Brigade, N.Z.F.A.
Captain G. B. Isdale, from N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance, to Wellington Mounted Rifles.
Lieutenant R. L. Christie, from N.Z. Camel Corps, to N.Z. Mounted Field Ambulance.
Lieutenant D. C. Low, Reinf orcement Officer from New Zealand, to 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade.
Lieutenant R. C. B. McRae, from No. 1 N.Z. General Hospital, to No. 2 N.Z. Field Ambulance.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

22/437, Staff Nurse E. C. Jordan, attested in England, is taken on strength. Dated 23rd September, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 29th August, 1918:—
22/97, Sister M. Alleyne.
22/174, Staff Nurse E. A. Wilson.