JUNE 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2127

1ST (CANTERBURY) REGIMENT.
Lieutenant Dugald Macdonald Robertson is transferred to the 1st (Canterbury) Regiment, Coast Defence Detachment. Dated 20th May, 1918.

1ST (CANTERBURY) REGIMENT.—COAST DEFENCE DETACHMENT.
Lieutenant Dugald Macdonald Robertson, from the 1st (Canterbury) Regiment, to be Lieutenant. Dated 20th May, 1918.

4TH (OTAGO) REGIMENT.
Lieutenant Percy James Schluter to be Captain. Dated 16th May, 1918.
Sergeant Philip John Williams to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 16th May, 1918.
Company Sergeant-Major Arthur Aubury Perry to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 17th May, 1918.

13TH (NORTH CANTERBURY AND WESTLAND) REGIMENT.
2nd Lieutenant Thomas Wyville Leonard Rutherford, M.C., from the Unattached List (b), General List, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 13th May, 1918.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.—EARL OF LIVERPOOL’S OWN (TERRITORIAL).
Lieutenant John Lawton Prescott is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 22nd June, 1918, and is absorbed into the Regiment with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 1st October, 1915, vide New Zealand Gazette No. 28, of the 28th February, 1918.
Lieutenant James Pagan is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 22nd June, 1918, and is absorbed into the Regiment with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 27th May, 1916, vide New Zealand Gazette No. 139, of the 14th December, 1916.
2nd Lieutenant John Noden Bullard is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 13th June, 1918, and is absorbed into the Regiment with his original rank and seniority therein—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 11th November, 1916, vide New Zealand Gazette No. 139, of the 14th December, 1916.
2nd Lieutenant Albert Charles Ernest Loadsman is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 21st June, 1918, and is posted to the Regiment with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 11th June, 1917.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.—NO. 3 COMPANY, WELLINGTON.
Company Quartermaster-Sergeant William Smith to be 2nd Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 22nd May, 1918.

N.Z. FORCES MOTOR SERVICE CORPS.—MOTOR-CAR SECTION, CANTERBURY.
The undermentioned Lieutenants resign their commissions. Dated 10th May, 1918:—
Norman Macleod Orbell.
John Fletcher Best.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.
Captain Geoffrey Bruton Sweet, M.B., is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 31st May, 1918, and is absorbed with his original rank and seniority—viz., Captain (temp.), as from 22nd November, 1916, vide New Zealand Gazette No. 139, of the 14th December, 1916.
Captain William Philip Johnston, M.D., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst employed on H.M.N.Z. Hospital Ship. Dated 22nd May, 1918.
Francis Arthur Scannell, M.B., F.R.C.S., Edin., to be Captain (temp.). Dated 17th April, 1918.
Alfred Herbert Edwin Wall, M.R.C.S., to be Captain (temp.). Dated 26th April, 1918.
John Bunyan Redward to be Lieutenant and Quartermaster (temp.) whilst acting as Instructor in Massage Duties. Dated 10th April, 1918.
Alfred Ernest Edward Robinson to be Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant (temp.) whilst employed in the N.Z. Military Hospitals Branch. Dated 18th April, 1918.
Robert George Basterville Williams to be Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant (temp.) whilst employed in the N.Z. Military Hospitals Branch. Dated 18th April, 1918.
Captain (temp.) Bertram Hazelwood Gilmour, M.B., relinquishes his commission in the N.Z. Medical Corps on being struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated 11th April, 1918.
Captain Charles Campbell Jenkins resigns his commission. Dated 11th May, 1918.

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS.
George John Morral to be Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 13th April, 1918.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.
The Reverend Reginald Hermon, Chaplain to the Forces, 2nd Class, retires under the provisions of paragraphs 126 and 127, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 13th May, 1918.
The Reverend John Kendrick Archer to be Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class. Dated 13th June, 1917.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.
The undermentioned to be Staff Nurses. Dated 20th May, 1918:—
Emily Bishop.
Ruth Mirams.
Lillian Davis.
Mary Ellis.
Catherine Williams.
Margaret Cox.
Aileen Millar.
Mary Jackson.
Elizabeth Loosmore Baker.
Elsie Whithorn.
Rita J. Binsted.

The undermentioned Staff Nurses to be Sisters. Dated 1st June, 1918:—
Emily Bishop.
Ruth Mirams.

UNATTACHED LIST (b).
Captain William Colenso Drummond is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 26th December, 1917, and is absorbed with his original rank and seniority—viz., Captain, as from 4th September, 1911, vide New Zealand Gazette No. 100, of the 7th December, 1911.
2nd Lieutenant Stanley Gordon Robinson to be Lieutenant. Dated 21st July, 1917.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) James Stobo is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (temp.) George John Morral is terminated. Dated 13th April, 1918.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) William Stuart Mac Morrin lapses under the provisions of paragraph 89, General Regulations, 1913. Dated 17th May, 1918.

UNATTACHED LIST (b), GENERAL LIST.
2nd Lieutenant Thomas Wyville Leonard Rutherford, M.C., is transferred to the 13th (North Canterbury and Westland) Regiment. Dated 13th May, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant Eric Wyndham Mereweather is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 7th June, 1918, and is posted with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 23rd September 1916.
2nd Lieutenant George James Booklass is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 22nd June, 1918, and is posted with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 14th October, 1916.
Lieutenant Charles Waterston is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 21st June, 1918, and is posted with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 14th October, 1916.
2nd Lieutenant Henry James Whitehead Lord is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 22nd June, 1918, and is posted with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 13th January, 1917.
2nd Lieutenant Harry Roberts is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force with effect from 22nd June, 1918, and is posted with his original rank and seniority—viz., 2nd Lieutenant, as from 13th August, 1917.

CORRIGENDUM.
With reference to the notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 150, of the 4th October, 1917, “Appointments of Officers of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force to the Unattached List (b), General List,” delete the name of “2nd Lieutenant Clarence Taylor Cobourne. Dated 19th May, 1915.”

N.Z. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.—SAMOAN GARRISON.
Lieutenant Rupert Walter Westmacott is appointed Assistant Military Secretary, Samoa, and retains the appointment of Aide-de-Camp to the Administrator. Dated 1st December, 1917.
Lieutenant Rupert Walter Westmacott is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst holding the appointment of Assistant Military Secretary, Samoa. Dated 1st December, 1917.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.