4034
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 168

Major W. F. Narbey is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel H. Holderness, to date from 20th August, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 24th August, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are granted the temporary rank of Captain, from dates shown :—
F. E. Ashby, M.C., vice Captain H. Oram to England on duty. Dated 9th September, 1918.
W. R. Burge, vice Captain W. H. McLean, M.C. Dated 8th September, 1918.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE.

2nd Lieutenant E. E. Madden, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 10th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. R. H. Chalmers ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th September, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants are transferred to the N.Z. Rarotongan Company. Dated 4th August, 1918 :—
B. Tangney.
B. Gibbons.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll :—
Captain J. Chivers. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
Captain N. Angus. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
Lieutenant C. A. Caigou. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
Lieutenant J. K. Moloney. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant E. S. Colebrook. Dated 2nd September, 1918.
Captain N. S. Johnston. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant E. A. R. Jones. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant O. J. Begg. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant E. T. Hawkes. Dated 6th September, 1918.
Captain H. S. Hewlett. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant F. W. Bridger. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant E. G. Harding. Dated 6th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant W. J. Spratt. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Mr. Alfred Pearse is taken on strength in the rank of Honorary Captain, and is seconded for duty as War Artist. Dated 11th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. W. Morice, returning to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Bombing Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. A. Stringer to be Brigade Bombing Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Lieutenant G. W. Morice, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 3rd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant S. M. Satterthwaite relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Intelligence Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

Lieutenant R. Goldsman, returning to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Musketry Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 4th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. T. Marshall, M.C., to be Brigade Musketry Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade, vice Lieutenant R. Goldsman, and is seconded while so employed. Dated 4th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) V. F. Maxwell relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 4th Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 15th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. B. Edwards to be Adjutant, 4th Battalion, vice Lieutenant V. F. Maxwell, and is granted the acting rank of Captain while so employed. Dated 15th August, 1918.

Captain P. E. A. Salmon, returned to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 1st Battalion. Dated 6th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. J. M. Thomson to be Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, vice Captain P. E. A. Salmon. Dated 6th August, 1918.

Captain L. J. Taylor, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain W. F. Fowlds, M.C. Dated 1st September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. H. Blanshard to be a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, to complete Establishment. Dated 11th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains :—
Lieutenant A. J. Papps, vice Captain F. H. Batten, seconded for duty to England, and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 25th July, 1918.

Lieutenant H. N. Waymouth, vice Lieutenant A. J. Papps (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 25th July, 1918.

Lieutenant N. Angus, vice Lieutenant H. N. Waymouth, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 25th July, 1918.

Lieutenant A. L. Martin, M.C., vice Captain R. J. S. Seddon, killed in action. Dated 21st August, 1918.

Lieutenant L. A. J. Emery, vice Captain J. Chivers, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, and remains seconded for duty with a Light Trench-mortar Battery. Dated 22nd August, 1918.

Lieutenant W. A. Gray, M.C., vice Lieutenant L. A. J. Emery (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded as a prisoner of war. Dated 22nd August, 1918.

Lieutenant C. L. Mullaney, vice Lieutenant W. A. Gray, M.C. (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 22nd August, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. G. Greenwood, M.C., vice Lieutenant C. L. Mullaney, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 22nd August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. D. Buddle to be Lieutenant. Dated 12th August, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants. Dated 10th September, 1918 :—
23/981, Sergeant A. Smith.
25/20, S.M. L. C. Dudson.
10962, C.S.M. W. McClure.
23/1502, C.Q.M.S. W. A. Whyte.

The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of Captain :—
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. J. Organ, M.C. Dated 29th August, 1918.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. J. Grant, M.C. Dated 30th August, 1918.

Lieutenant M. A. Stedman, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain F. H. Batten, to England, on duty. Dated 24th August, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

Lieutenant G. R. Dansey to be Adjutant, vice Captain A. A. Chapman, M.C., seconded for duty to New Zealand, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 31st August, 1918.

Lieutenant H. S. Montgomery to be Quartermaster, vice Captain A. A. Chapman, M.C., appointed Adjutant. Dated 13th September, 1918.

N.Z. RAROTONGAN COMPANY.

The undermentioned, returned from New Zealand, are transferred to the company from the units, and with the seniority mentioned hereunder :—
2nd Lieutenant B. Tangney, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, with seniority from 25th April, 1917. Dated 4th August, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant B. Gibbons, from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, with seniority from 31st July, 1917. Dated 4th August, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant D. Q. O'Brien, from Wellington Regiment, with seniority from 25th September, 1917. Dated 3rd August, 1918.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

The undermentioned are transferred from the N.Z. Camel Corps. Dated 31st July, 1918 :—
Lieutenant R. F. Mackenzie, M.C. Seniority from 25th July, 1917.
Lieutenant C. E. Mawer. Seniority from 31st March, 1918.
Lieutenant C. R. M. Gorringe. Seniority from 31st March, 1918.
Lieutenant A. Georgetti. Seniority from 31st March, 1918.
Lieutenant H. V. B. Speight. Seniority from 31st March, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant F. G. Treweek. Seniority from 5th April, 1917.
2nd Lieutenant E. A. Boscawen. Seniority from 5th April, 1917.
2nd Lieutenant J. W. Burland. Seniority from 1st September, 1917.
2nd Lieutenant J. Duncan. Seniority from 11th December, 1917.
2nd Lieutenant W. D. Wilson. Seniority from 17th June, 1918.

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