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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 168

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—
Lieutenant J. W. Crighton. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
Lieutenant R. W. Dancey. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant R. Nelson, M.C. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Captain J. W. Smeaton relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 3rd N.Z.F.A. Brigade. Dated 31st August, 1918.
Lieutenant R. F. Vial, from Orderly Officer, 3rd N.Z.F.A. Brigade, to be Adjutant, 3rd N.Z.F.A. Brigade, vice Captain J. W. Smeaton, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 31st August, 1918.

Captain R. McPherson, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot, sick, to date 31st August, 1918; and, 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 3rd September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Majors. Dated 9th August, 1918:—
Captain O. Opie, R.N.Z.A., vice Major F. M. Turner, M.C., R.N.Z.A. (seconded for duty as Chief Instructor, N.Z.F.A. Reserve Depot), and remains seconded for duty as G.S.O., 3rd Grade, N.Z. Division.
Captain (temp. Major) A. B. Williams, vice Captain O. Opie, R.N.Z.A., promoted and remaining seconded.

The undermentioned to be Majors. Dated 31st August, 1918:—
Captain A. H. W. Evenden, vice Major T. Farr, M.C., R.N.Z.A., seconded for duty to New Zealand.
Captain W. M. Geddes, M.C., vice Major R. C. Wickens, D.S.O., seconded for duty to New Zealand.

The undermentioned to be Captains, from dates shown:—
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. W. Pearce, vice Captain W. L. Moore, seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 29th July, 1918.
Lieutenant B. A. Todd, vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. W. Smeaton, promoted and remaining Adjutant. Dated 9th August, 1918.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. E. L. Gardner, M.C., vice Captain A. H. W. Evenden, promoted. Dated 31st August, 1918.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. J. W. Stallard, M.C., to complete Establishment. Dated 31st August, 1918.
Lieutenant J. M. T. Downey, vice Captain W. M. Geddes, M.C., promoted. Dated 31st August, 1918.

2/941, Sergeant E. S. Smith, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1st September, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) A. H. W. Evenden relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 26th August, 1918.

The undermentioned are regranted the temporary rank of Captain, from dates shown:—
Lieutenant W. E. Osborn, vice Captain R. W. Dunn, M.C., temporarily commanding a Battery. Dated 30th August, 1918.
Lieutenant L. S. Davis, vice Captain W. Janson, to date 16th August, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on return to duty of Captain W. Janson. Dated 21st August, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.
Field Companies.

Major B. L. R. Reeve, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, to date 13th August, 1918, and, having been declared by a Medical Board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded. Dated 27th August, 1918.

Captain N. Annabell, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Divisional Engineers, and is promoted to be Major, vice Major B. L. R. Reeve, seconded. Dated 13th August, 1918.

Signal Services.

Major H. M. Edwards, D.S.O., R.E., rejoined the British Army, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 1st September, 1918.

Lieutenant L. G. Michaels, M.M., is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Major H. C. Mackenzie, M.C., to be O.C., N.Z.E.F. Signal Services, vice Major H. M. Edwards, D.S.O., R.E. (rejoined British Army), and retains the appointment of O.C., N.Z. Divisional Signal Company. Dated 1st September, 1918.

Tunnelling Company.

Lieutenant G. S. Collyns, M.C., is transferred to Otago Regiment. Dated 15th September, 1918.

Lieutenant N. Lawn is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant T. J. Gordon, D.C.M., is transferred from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant P. E. Calame, M.M. Dated 12th September, 1918.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th September, 1918:—
Lieutenant-Colonel R. C. Allen, D.S.O.
2nd Lieutenant J. A. Massam.
2nd Lieutenant H. S. Herbert.

Lieutenant P. R. Gardner, having been declared by a Medical Board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 10th September, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918:—
Lieutenant P. Williamson.
2nd Lieutenant J. M. Saunders.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918:—
Lieutenant C. Brook.
2nd Lieutenant G. Wallace.

Captain H. E. Burrell is seconded while attached to N.Z. Divisional Headquarters as Area Officer, to complete Establishment of No. 1 N.Z. (Divisional) Employment Company. Dated 31st July, 1918.

Major A. E. Alexander, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 15th August, 1918.

Captain J. D. McComish to be Officer in Charge “A” Class Details, at N.Z. Base Depot, vice 2nd Lieutenant E. R. Guinness, Canterbury Regiment, and remains seconded while so employed. Dated 11th September, 1918.

Major H. J. Moore-Jones relinquishes the appointment of Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 13th September, 1918.

Captain W. E. L. Napier, M.C., to be Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, temporarily, vice Major H. J. Moore-Jones. Dated 13th September, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 12th September, 1918:—
F. Kingsford.
N. V. Le Petit,

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 10th September, 1918:—
12/3260, Sergeant O. B. Brackenridge.
8/2465A, Sergeant J. F. Riches.
23/345, Sergeant J. J. Herzog.
23/1731, Sergeant L. R. Maynard.

With reference to the notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 105, of 1st August, 1918, relating to Lieutenant E. V. Daldy, for the words “Dated 7th May, 1918,” read “27th March, 1918.”

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant E. R. Guinness ceases to be seconded for duty as Officer in Charge “A” Class Details, N.Z. Base Depot. Dated 17th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. J. Gordon, D.C.M., is transferred to Auckland Regiment. Dated 12th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. J. Hawkins is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918:—
W. M. Hocking.
H. A. Woolf.
E. C. D. Withell.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918:—
Captain E. W. Cuddon.
2nd Lieutenant R. B. Spiers.

Captain T. M. Charters, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, to date 2nd August, 1918, and is placed on the N.Z. Roll on account of ill health contracted on active service. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit off duty for four months, are seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, from dates shown:—
Major A. F. R. Rohloff, M.C. Dated 27th July, 1918.
Major G. C. Dailey, M.C. Dated 28th July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. Vincent, D.C.M., M.M., to be Brigade Signalling Officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade,