JULY 4.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2491

Lieutenant R. Irvine, R.N.Z.A., whilst commanding B.A.C., vice Captain R. W. Dunn, M.C., posted to a battery. Dated 6th April, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. M. Geddes, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank from 1st January, 1918, to 6th February, 1918, whilst attending a course of instruction in England, and finally relinquishes the temporary rank on appointment of Captain R. W. Dunn, M.C., to be Second in Command of the battery. Dated 7th March, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant J. J. Moore is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 1st April, 1918.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:—
T. D. Barker. Dated 23rd March, 1918.
E. A. Marchant. Dated 14th April, 1918.

Lieutenant M. G. R. Newbould is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 15th April, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) B. L. R. Reeve relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 13th April, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant A. V. Peace ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th March, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 1st April, 1918:—
Lieutenant E. A. Harrison.
Lieutenant D. S. Kidd.
2nd Lieutenant E. R. Bloomfield.
2nd Lieutenant H. Roberts.
2nd Lieutenant R. H. Owens.
Lieutenant H. W. H. Coates. Dated 6th April, 1918.

Major C. H. McClelland, N.Z.S.C., is seconded for training in Ordnance duties. Dated 11th April, 1918.

Lieutenant E. A. Porritt, M.C., to be Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant S. T. Seddon, M.C., seconded for special service, to date from 12th January, 1918, and relinquishes the appointment. Dated 23rd March, 1918.

Lieutenant G. A. Tuck, M.C., from Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion, to be Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant E. A. Porritt, M.C., and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 23rd March, 1918.

Captain D. F. Duigan, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st Battalion. Dated 16th March, 1918.

Captain W. P. Gray, M.C., to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Captain D. F. Duigan, M.C. Dated 24th March, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant P. McA. Hobson ceases to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 3rd April, 1918.

12/753, Sergeant A. G. Harvey to be Hon. 2nd Lieutenant (Bandmaster), vice Hon. Lieutenant A. J. Clareburt, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 1st March, 1918.

Captain T. Paterson is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major C. H. McClelland, N.Z.S.C., attached to Headquarters, 1st N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Dated 23rd February, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. R. Baker retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants (temp. Captains) relinquished the temporary rank of Captain:—
R. D. McFarland. Dated 30th March, 1918.
C. H. S. Johnston. Dated 27th March, 1918.
O. Henry, on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 27th March, 1918.
E. V. Daldy, on ceasing to act as Second in Command of a company. Dated 7th February, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th March, 1918.
K. de Maus.
G. Greig.
H. A. Perkins, M.M.
J. A. Toon.

2nd Lieutenant R. S. de R. Harman is transferred from Wellington Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant G. A. Wishart. Dated 4th April, 1918.

Lieutenant E. Haydon, having been declared by a Medical Board to be fit for general service, ceased to be seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 26th March, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. D. McLeod, M.M., ceases to be seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 14th February, 1918.

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2nd Lieutenant T. A. Snelling is transferred to Otago Regiment. Dated 15th April, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 1st April, 1918:—
Lieutenant I. G. Pritchard.
2nd Lieutenant R. K. B. Brosnan.

2nd Lieutenant G. Greig is seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 15th February, 1918.

Lieutenant J. Lumley is seconded for duty with a light trench-mortar battery. Dated 15th February, 1918.

Captain E. J. Fawcett, M.C., from being seconded under N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, remains seconded for duty as a Company Commander at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Major W. E. Carter, Auckland Mounted Rifles, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 15th April, 1918.

Major G. C. Dailey, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Staff Captain, 3rd N.Z. Rifles Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 28th March, 1918.

Major R. A. R. Lawry to be Staff Captain, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Major R. O. Chesney, p.s.c., g., N.Z.S.C., appointed Brigade Major, and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 15th December, 1917.

Captain T. E. Y. Seddon relinquishes the appointment of A.D.C. to G.O.C., N.Z. Division, and ceases to be seconded on return to duty with his unit, to date from 17th March, 1918, and is again seconded for special duty. Dated 31st March, 1918.

Lieutenant F. W. French ceases to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 3rd April, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. J. Rodger, D.C.M., retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

Lieutenant R. L. Wilson is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain T. W. L. Rutherfurd, M.C., to England on duty. Dated 25th March, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) P. W. Smith relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 29th March, 1918

OTAGO REGIMENT.

The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th March, 1918.
F. W. McKay.
E. H. Blomfield.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Junge is transferred from N.Z. Rifle Brigade, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant A. Breese. Dated 11th April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. A. Snelling is transferred from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant E. S. Andrews. Dated 15th April, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—
Captain G. H. Allen. Dated 6th April, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant J. R. Deal. Dated 1st April, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant R. Tapper. Dated 1st April, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant S. D. MacPherson. Dated 6th April, 1918.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—
C. Waterston. Dated 1st April, 1918.
A. L. Flux. Dated 6th April, 1918.

Lieutenant R. R. Gow is seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot. Date 12th April, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant K. J. McKenzie to be Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion. Dated 12th March, 1918.

Lieutenant G. Good to be Adjutant, N.Z. Entrenching Group and N.Z. Wing, 22nd Corps Reinforcement Camp, vice Captain A. S. Muir, Wellington Regiment (rejoined N.Z. Division), and is granted the acting rank of Captain, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 23rd March, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. F. Atmore relinquishes the appointment of Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 3rd April, 1918.

Lieutenant C. B. McClure, M.C., ceases to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 3rd April, 1918.

Major J. Hargest, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Lieut.-Colonel, vice Lieut.-Colonel A. B. Charters, C.M.G., D.S.O. Dated 6th April, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. R. R. Leys retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 7th February, 1918.

Memorandum.

Captain L. M. Scott, M.C., performed the duties of Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major W. G. A. Bishop, M.C., proceeded overseas, from 19th February, 1918, to 7th March, 1918.