Dec. 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 4033

vice 2nd Lieutenant R. Simmers, M.M., Otago Regiment, proceeding overseas, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 13th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C., from a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be a Company Commander, Composite Reserve Battalion, and retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C., from a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant P. S. Crisp to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th August, 1918.

Captain E. H. L. Bernau performed the duties of Adjutant 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, from 18th July, 1918, to 5th September, 1918, inclusive, vice Captain A. W. Wellsted and Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) W. R. Lascelles, on leave.

Captain (temp. Major) J. B. Le Mottee relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of an Entrenching Battalion, and the temporary rank of Major. Dated 1st September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains. Dated 26th August, 1918 :—

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) M. R. Walker, M.C., vice Captain A. L. Gray (seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot), and retains the appointment of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion.

Lieutenant W. P. Bell, vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) M. R. Walker, M.C., promoted and remaining Adjutant.

The undermentioned to be Captains. Dated 6th September, 1918 :—

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. V. Jerred, vice Captain E. W. Cuddon (placed on the N.Z. Roll), and remains seconded for duty as an Assistant Instructor, XXII Corps Infantry School.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. B. Hutton, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. V. Jerred, promoted and remaining seconded.

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

J. L. Hardy. Dated 12th August, 1918.

A. A. Marryatt. Dated 12th August, 1918.

W. G. Cain. Dated 12th September, 1918.

C. Quartley (Acting-Captain). Dated 15th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 10th September, 1918 :—

6/3053, Sergeant W. James.

7/1380, C.S.M. V. Loomes.

6/1196, Sergeant H. Perry, to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is seconded for special service. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

Captain P. A. Keddell is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst employed as Commandant, XXII Corps Reception Camp. Dated 26th June, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. L. Kesteven (since died of wounds) relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 14th August, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. R. Rawlings, M.C., retains the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant D. L. Kesteven. Dated 14th August, 1918.

The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to act as Company Commanders in an entrenching battalion. Dated 28th August, 1918 :—

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. F. O’Leary.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. M. Lucas.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. Korner.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. H. Stark relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 22nd August, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 154 of 21st November, 1918, relating to Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C., is cancelled.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

Lieutenant G. S. Collyns, M.C., is transferred from N.Z. Engineer Tunnelling Company, with seniority from 1st December, 1915. Dated 15th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. E. Martin ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th September, 1918.

Captain A. P. McCormac, 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 3rd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. Simmers, M.M., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Signalling Officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 7th September, 1918.

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

2nd Lieutenant J. O. Doherty. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Martin. Dated 6th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. R. Tucker. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

Captain C. T. Woodfield. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Hon. 2nd Lieutenant M. Brunette. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Major D. White is seconded whilst attached to N.Z. Divisional Headquarters, to complete Establishment of No. 1 N.Z. (Divisional) Employment Company. Dated 31st July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. H. Sissons, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 7th September, 1918.

Lieutenant A. R. Cockerell, D.S.O., performed the duties of Adjutant, 1st Battalion, from 9th August, 1918, to 4th September, 1918, inclusive, vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) A. D. Paisley, M.C., detached for staff training.

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

E. H. Walcott. Dated 12th September, 1918.

K. J. McKenzie. Dated 15th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 10th September, 1918 :—

32605, Corporal J. Angell.

8/2329, Lance-Corporal F. B. Wright.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. Riddell relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to command a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 29th August, 1918.

Lieutenant C. B. McClure, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain L. Potter, N.Z.S.C., appointed Adjutant. Dated 18th July, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

Lieutenant C. B. Lockyer, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. McIvor ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant D. Q. O’Brien is transferred to N.Z. Rarotongan Company. Dated 3rd August, 1918.

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

Lieutenant M. S. Galloway, M.C. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant K. S. Ewing. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant P. D. Healy. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. X. B. Popplewell. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

Lieutenant H. F. Meikle, N.Z.S.C. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant S. M. Lang. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Captain L. T. Herbert is seconded for duty as Officer in Charge N.Z. Divisional Canteens, vice Captain A. Jackson, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, killed in action. Dated 5th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. N. Tod, M.M., to be Assistant Signalling Officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, to complete Establishment, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 13th September, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel H. Holderness relinquishes command of 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment. Dated 25th August, 1918.

Major F. K. Turnbull, M.C., from Second in Command, 2nd Battalion, to be O.C. 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel H. Holderness, and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel whilst so employed. Dated 25th August, 1918.

Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) W. G. Salmond, killed in action. Dated 15th August, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. Walker relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant and Quartermaster of an Entrenching Battalion and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 1st September, 1918.

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

J. S. Hanna. Dated 12th August, 1918.

F. W. Huggins. Dated 12th September, 1918.

S. Macalister. Dated 12th September, 1918.

10157, Sergeant K. W. Eglington to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 10th September, 1918.

46530, Bandmaster (W.O. Class I) H. J. T. Osborne to be Hon. 2nd Lieutenant, vice Hon. Lieutenant W. E. McLeod, struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 12th August, 1918.