Feb. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 345

Lieutenant J. M. Gillies, returning to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Musketry Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 13th October, 1918.

Captain J. McPherson, O.B.E., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Command Depot, on account of ill-health, but remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 1st November, 1918.

Captain R. R. Gow to be Adjutant, N.Z. Command Depot, vice Captain J. McPherson, O.B.E., and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 1st November, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) A. S. Falconer, M.C., from Chief Instructor, N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot, to be Brigade Major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Major H. M. W. Richardson, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C. (appointed G.S.O., II N.Z. Division), and retains the temporary rank of Major whilst so employed. Dated 11th November, 1918.

Lieutenant C. F. W. Rasmussen to be Captain, vice Lieutenant J. F. Hursthouse, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 26th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 26th October, 1918:—
2nd Lieutenant M. J. A. McKeefry (since killed in action).
2nd Lieutenant W. I. Deaboll.

Lieutenant J. M. Gillies is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain J. P. Hewat, killed in action. Dated 28th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. J. Anderson relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 26th October, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Cunningham, D.S.O., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th October, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—
2nd Lieutenant B. Brookes. Dated 7th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant R. V. Hollis, M.C. Dated 7th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant H. G. Bush. Dated 8th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant S. Joyce is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th November, 1918.

Lieutenant C. T. Natusch to command a Light Trench-mortar Battery, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. Oxenham, M.C., Auckland Regiment, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Major M. Urquhart, M.C., to be Second in Command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major H. E. McKinnon, M.C., killed in action. Dated 5th November, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. Cowan to be Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant S. A. Murrell, killed in action, and relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain, but is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 5th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. G. Stewart to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant A. R. Blennerhassett, killed in action, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 5th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. E. Blennerhassett to be Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant A. P. Anderson. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Captain R. L. Evatt relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 15th November, 1918.

Lieutenant R. J. L. Thompson to be Quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain R. L. Evatt. Dated 15th November, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. E. Ashby, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain B. H. Morison, M.C., proceeded overseas, and retains the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 11th November, 1918.

Lieutenant H. H. Godfrey, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 7th November, 1918.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) F. K. Turnbull, D.S.O., M.C., to be Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Cunningham, D.S.O., seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Majors:—
Captain R. F. Gambrill, vice Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) F. K. Turnbull, D.S.O., M.C., promoted, and remains seconded for duty as Officer in Charge N.Z. War Records Section. Dated 30th October, 1918.
Captain M. Urquhart, M.C., vice Captain R. F. Gambrill, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 30th October, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) W. H. McLean, M.C., vice Major H. E. McKinnon, M.C., killed in action. Dated 4th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. Lawson to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 11th November, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) H. Oram relinquishes the temporary appointment of Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion and the temporary rank of Major, on assumption of the appointment by Captain (now Major) W. H. McLean, M.C., and resumes his appointment of a Company Commander. Dated 11th October, 1918.

Captain (now Major) W. H. McLean, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst performing the duties of Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain H. Oram. Dated 11th October, 1918.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

Captain W. F. Hogg, having rejoined his Unit, ceases to be seconded for duty at XXII Corps Bombing and Trench-mortar School. Dated 12th November, 1918.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll on account of ill health contracted on active service:—
Captain E. C. N. Robinson. Dated 8th November, 1918.
Captain A. J. Papps. Dated 5th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant H. B. Manttan. Dated 7th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant A. W. Gallagher, M.M. Dated 7th November, 1918.

Lieutenant A. G. Stanley is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 5th November, 1918.

Captain H. E. Humphreys is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 11th October, 1918.

Captain D. W. McClurg, M.C., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th October, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—
2nd Lieutenant D. W. Stronach, M.M. Dated 5th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant L. G. Walker. Dated 5th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant D. T. Evans. Dated 7th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant W. E. Berrill. Dated 8th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant F. B. Lloyd. Dated 8th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant R. B. Sparrow. Dated 8th November, 1918.

Captain W. M. Bell, N.Z.S.C., from being seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 7th November, 1918.

The undermentioned, having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for General Service within twelve months, are seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34:—
2nd Lieutenant R. P. Abraham. Dated 4th November, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant D. E. Sutherland. Dated 12th November, 1918.

Lieutenant C. C. Marsack relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 3rd Battalion, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant T. R. Aickin to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant (Acting Captain) E. Baxter, died of wounds, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 9th October, 1918.

Major W. G. Bishop relinquishes the appointment of Second in Command, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 4th November, 1918.

Major A. H. Carrington, N.Z.S.C., to be Second in Command, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major W. G. Bishop. Dated 4th November, 1918.

Lieutenant F. K. Pearce relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 7th November, 1918.

Lieutenant R. H. Dick to be a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant F. K. Pearce. Dated 7th November, 1918.

Captain W. J. King, M.C., from a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, to be O.C., Regimental School, N.Z.R.B. Reserve Depot, vice Captain W. W. Dove, M.C. Dated 27th October, 1918.

Captain A. Thomson, M.C., to be Major, vice Major N. F. Shepherd, promoted. Dated 12th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains:—
Lieutenant C. W. Birch, vice Captain H. E. Humphreys, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 11th October, 1918.
Lieutenant G. L. Rogers, vice Captain A. Thomson, M.C., promoted, and remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 12th October, 1918.