Nov. 6.]
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
3387

The undermentioned to be Captains. Dated 17th March,
1919:-
Lieutenant T. J. Denton, vice Captain (temp. Major)
J. S. Barker, promoted, and remains seconded for duty
with the Royal Air Force.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Tennant, vice Lieutenant
T. J. Denton, promoted and remaining seconded.

Lieutenant A. R. Manchester is granted the temporary rank
of Captain, vice Captain M. C. Milne, M.C., to base for
embarkation to the United Kingdom, dated 20th May, 1919,
and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 16th June,
1919.

WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES.

The notices published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 99, of
14th August, 1919, relating to Lieutenant (temp. Captain)
G. E. Jago are cancelled.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. E. Jago to be Captain, vice
Captain I. B. Cruickshank, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated
17th March, 1919.

The notices published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 119,
of 2nd October, 1919, relating to Captains (temp. Majors)
P. J. Cotton, E. Levien, M.C., and W. R. Foley, M.C., are
cancelled, and the following substituted :-
The undermentioned to be Majors. Dated 17th March,
1919:-
Captain (Hon. Major) A. H. Wilkie, vice Major (temp.
Lieutenant-Colonel) A. F. Batchelar, promoted, and
remains seconded for duty with the War Records
Section.
Captain (temp. Major) P. J. Cotton, vice Captain (hon.
Major) A. H. Wilkie, promoted and remaining seconded.
Captain (temp. Major) E. Levien, M.C., vice Major A. S.
Wilder, D.S.O., M.C., placed on the N.Z. Roll.
Captain (temp. Major) W. R. Foley, M.C., vice Major
J. B. Davis, placed on the N.Z. Roll.

N.Z. CYCLIST BATTALION.

Memorandum.

Captain C. G. G. Johnson was appointed Quartermaster of
the battalion on the 23rd June, 1916, and held the appoint-
ment until demobilization, except between 6th January,
1918, and 3rd March, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Signal Services.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. G. Wainscott, M.C., re-
linquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 12th
May, 1919.
Lieutenant W. G. Wainscott, M.C., is granted the temporary
rank of Captain whilst Second in Command, Signal
Squadron, A. and N.Z. Mounted Division, to date 17th
May, 1919, and relinquishes the appointment of Second
in Command, but retains the temporary rank of Captain,
to base for embarkation to New Zealand. Dated 22nd
June, 1919.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant A. Lauder, M.M., to be Lieutenant, under
provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 26th June,
1919.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

The undermentioned, discharged in England, are struck
off the strength of the N.Z.E.F.:
Lieutenant K. W. Lowe. Dated 16th July, 1919.
Lieutenant T. Glasse. Dated 24th July, 1919.

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) R. Young, C.B.,
C.M.G., D.S.O., returning to New Zealand for demobilization,
relinquishes the command of "A" Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling.
Dated 11th July, 1919.
Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Stitt, D.S.O., M.C., to command
"A" Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temp.
Brigadier-General) R. Young, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., re-
turing to New Zealand for demobilization. Dated 11th
July, 1919.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant W. R. E. Halley to be Lieutenant, under
provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 29th July,
1919.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. H. Melrose relinquishes the
temporary rank of Captain, on ceasing to hold the appoint-
ment of a Company Officer, "B" Group, N.Z.E.F., Cod-
ford. Dated 17th July, 1919.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant R. S. Taylor to be Lieutenant, under pro-
visions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 29th July, 1919.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions
of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 29th July, 1919:---
2nd Lieutenant J. S. B. Bruges.
2nd Lieutenant J. V. M. Cauty, M.M.
2nd Lieutenant E. R. B. Nielsen.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Mounted Section.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. Robertson, returning to
New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appoint-
ment of Assistant Director of Education, N.Z.E.F., in
Egypt, but retains the temporary rank of Major. Dated
30th June, 1919.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Captain L. B. Todd, discharged in England, is struck off the
strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 28th June, 1919.
Captain S. H. Crump is appointed Senior Supply Officer,
A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Train, vice Major P.
Dunningham, D.S.O., A.A.S.C., and is granted the temporary
rank of Major whilst so employed, to date 20th May, 1919,
and relinquishes the appointment on reorganization, but
retains the temporary rank of Major. Dated 30th June,
1919.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. N. Valpy to be O.C., No. 4
Company, vice Captain S. H. Crump, appointed Senior
Supply Officer, A. and N.Z. Mounted Divisional Train, and
retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed.
Dated 20th May, 1919.
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. M. Bason relinquishes the
temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to hold the appoint-
ment of Quartermaster, "D" Group, N.Z.E.F., Sutton,
Coldfield. Dated 28th July, 1919.

Memorandum.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. N. Valpy commanded No. 4
Company from the 17th March, 1919, to the 6th May, 1919,
vice Captain S. H. Crump, detached to Headquarters,
N.Z.M.R. Brigade, and to hospital.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

The undermentioned, discharged in England, are struck
off the strength of the N.Z.E.F.:---
Captain (temp. Major) H. M. Goldstein, M.C. Dated
29th July, 1919.
Captain H. R. Gibson. Dated 15th July, 1919.
Captain W. Sowerby. Dated 16th July, 1919.
Captain L. A. Spedding. Dated 30th July, 1919.
Captain P. G. Horsburgh. Dated 19th July, 1919.
Captain E. C. Lowe, M.B.E. Dated 18th July, 1919.

The undermentioned, having completed the prescribed
period of service, to be Captains:-
Lieutenant C. L. Donne. Dated 5th July, 1919.
Lieutenant R. B. Watson. Dated 27th July, 1919.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) C. V. A. Baigent, O.B.E.,
relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, on
ceasing to hold the appointment of S.M.O., "B" Group,
N.Z.E.F., Codford. Dated 19th July, 1919.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

22/532, Staff Nurse L. Mettam, discharged in England, is
struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 12th July,
1919.
22/85, Sister S. L. Nicoll, discharged in Egypt, is struck off
the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 7th June, 1919.

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS.

The undermentioned, discharged in England, are struck off
the strength of the N.Z.E.F.:-
Major W. R. Hursthouse, M.B.E. Dated 26th July, 1919.
Captain W. Mackenzie. Dated 28th July, 1919.

Major W. R. Hursthouse, M.B.E., to England for demobili-
zation, relinquishes the appointment of Senior Dental
Officer, N.Z.E.F., in Egypt. Dated 4th June, 1919.
Captain T. B. Riordan to be Senior Dental Officer, N.Z.E.F.,
in Egypt, vice Major W. R. Hursthouse, M.B.E., to England
for demobilization, to date 4th June, 1919, and relinquishes
the appointment on embarkation for New Zealand. Dated
30th June, 1919.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The undermentioned, discharged in England, are struck
off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. :-
The Reverend T. A. Williams. Dated 17th July, 1919.
The Reverend J. A. Jermyn. Dated 30th July, 1919.

N.Z. ARMY PAY CORPS.

Lieutenant S. G. Hale to be Captain, vice Captain J. B. Lea,
returned to New Zealand. Dated 18th July, 1919.

J. ALLEN.
Minister of Defence.