JUNE 27. THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2443

N.Z. CYCLIST CORPS.

The undermentioned are transferred to the corps from the units and with the seniority shown. Dated 20th February, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant H. A. Highet, Canterbury Regiment. Dated 13th January, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant D. G. Cody, Otago Regiment. Dated 26th April, 1917.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Ballard, R.A., rejoined a British Unit, is struck off the strength of the N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Dated 10th January, 1918.

Lieutenant G. F. Johnston, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 10th October, 1917.

Lieut.-Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.N.Z.A., to command a brigade, vice Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Ballard, R.A., rejoined British Army. Dated 10th January, 1918.

Lieutenant W. J. Hicks, M.M., relinquishes the appointment of Orderly Officer, 1st Brigade, on return to duty with a battery. Dated 11th October, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) R. E. Bennett, M.C., to be Orderly Officer, 1st Brigade, vice Lieutenant W. J. Hicks, M.M. Dated 11th October, 1917.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) F. J. W. Stallard, M.C., from commanding a heavy trench-mortar battery to command a medium trench-mortar battery, and retains the temporary rank of Captain while so employed to complete Establishment. Dated 16th February, 1918.

Lieutenant L. S. Carmichael, M.C., to command a medium trench-mortar battery, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain while so employed, to complete Establishment. Dated 16th February, 1918.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) R. Irvine, R.N.Z.A., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 18th January, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) C. W. Salmon, D.C.M., to be Captain, supernumerary to Establishment, and is transferred to N.Z. Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. Dated 14th February, 1918.

7/1755 Lance-Corporal H. Linklater to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 24th February, 1918.

Signal Services.

2nd Lieutenant J. McG. Craig is transferred from Auckland Regiment with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant T. G. Hinton. Dated 28th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant S. Joyce is transferred to Wellington Regiment. Dated 28th February, 1918.

Lieutenant N. Brindley, having been absent from his unit off duty for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 31st December, 1917.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) F. C. Hubbard relinquishes command of N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 21st February, 1918.

Lieutenant W. F. Stilwell, M.C., to command N.Z. Signal Reserve Depot, vice Lieutenant F. C. Hubbard, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain while so employed. Dated 21st February, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 28th February, 1918:—

4/500 Sergeant L. J. Poff.

4/66 Sergeant F. W. Aickin.

Tunnelling Company.

Lieutenant (acting Captain) H. Watkinson to be Captain, to complete Establishment, and retains the appointment of Adjutant. Dated 15th February, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant W. P. Aitken, M.C., is retransferred from N.Z. Rifle Brigade with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant A. K. Robertshaw. Dated 28th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant L. McG. Craig is transferred to N.Z. Engineers, Signal Services. Dated 28th February, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 22nd February, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant A. K. Robertshaw.

2nd Lieutenant A. D. Jack.

The undermentioned, having been absent from their unit off duty for four months, are seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:—

Captain F. A. Taylor. Dated 4th February, 1918.

Lieutenant E. J. F. Fraser. Dated 4th February, 1918.

Lieutenant H. W. H. Coates. Dated 4th February, 1918.

Lieutenant E. A. Harrison. Dated 17th January, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. E. Hickson. Dated 8th December, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant P. Williamson. Dated 24th October, 1917.

2nd Lieutenant S. C. Hodges, 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 11th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. M. McAdam, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Lewis-gun Officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Company Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, from dates shown:—

Captain C. L. Knight, M.C. Dated 19th February, 1918.

Captain J. Evans, M.C. Dated 28th February, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

Lieutenant J. G. C. Wales is retransferred from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, with seniority next before Lieutenant A. D. Wilkie. Dated 28th February, 1918.

Major R. Logan, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Major, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 7th February, 1918.

The undermentioned are transferred to the units shown. Dated 26th February, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant H. L. Cook to Otago Regiment.

2nd Lieutenant W. J. Spratt to N.Z. Rifle Brigade.

2nd Lieutenant H. A. Highet is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated 20th February, 1918.

Captain W. R. Wakelin is seconded for duty as assistant to XXII Corps Salvage Officer. Dated 26th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. B. Tremewan is seconded while attached to XXII Corps for traffic duties. Dated 22nd February, 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 N. W. B. B. Thomas, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C Dated 4th February, 1918.

Captain E. J. Fawcett, M.C. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Captain S. W. B. Brooker, M.C. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Captain S. E. K. Marshall. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Captain A. G. Dean, M.C. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Captain C. D. Harkness. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Lieutenant W. P. Bell. Dated 12th February, 1918.

Lieutenant W. F. Brothers, M.M. Dated 2nd February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. J. Angus. Dated 29th January, 1918

2nd Lieutenant A. E. Dendy. Dated 6th January, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant M. J. Scott (since transferred to N.Z. Rifle Brigade). Dated 4th February, 1918.

Lieutenant M. R. Walker, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain, wounded. Dated 19th February, 1918.

Lieutenant L. B. Hutton relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 19th February, 1918.

Captain A. G. Bryan relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. M. Lucas relinquishes the appointment of Lewis-gun Officer, 3rd Battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th February, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Platoon Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion:—

Lieutenant F. W. French. Dated 21st January, 1918.

Lieutenant C. R. Rawlings, M.C. Dated 11th February, 1918.

Lieutenant P. W. Smith. Dated 6th January, 1918.

Lieutenant (temporary Captain) D. L. Kesteven relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 21st February, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant H. L. Cook is transferred from Canterbury Regiment with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant H. S. Hamilton. Dated 26th February, 1918.

Captain F. T. Christian, 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 26th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant D. G. Cody is transferred to N.Z. Cyclist Corps. Dated 20th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. S. Hamilton is seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 25th February, 1918.