Jan. 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 101

Lieutenant L. J. Rowe, M.C., to be a Platoon Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant F. K. Pearce, acting as Company Commander. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) H. M. W. Richardson, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C., to be Major, vice Major A. A. McNab (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34), and remains seconded for duty as Brigade Major, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade. Dated 20th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains, from dates shown :—
Lieutenant H. E. Crosse, M.C., vice Captain N. Angus, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 6th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. Kennedy, M.C., vice Captain E. A. Winchester, M.C., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 10th September, 1918.

Lieutenant W. S. Colbeck, vice Captain H. E. Crosse, M.C., seconded for duty as Intelligence Officer, 3rd N.Z. (Rifles) Brigade. Dated 14th September, 1918.

Lieutenant J. A. Duffy, vice Captain H. C. Collett, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, and remains seconded for duty as Officer in Charge Divisional P. and B. Training. Dated 14th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. W. Morice, vice Lieutenant J. A. Duffy, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 14th September, 1918.

Lieutenant E. B. Tustin, vice Captain O. W. Williams, M.C., promoted. Dated 17th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. W. Slater, vice Major A. A. McNab, seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 20th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 :—
2nd Lieutenant E. E. Madden. Dated 16th February, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. G. Bell. Dated 25th July, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant N. N. Fraser. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. Blackburne. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. B. Brunton. Dated 5th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. R. Cameron. Dated 5th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 5th October, 1918 :—
26/112, Sergeant H. B. Limmer.
26/680, C.S.M. W. G. Millin.
24/1915, Sergeant B. Kingdon.
24/955, S.-Sergeant C. Aitken.
22542, Sergeant J. H. Boles, M.M.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th October, 1918 :—
26/1112, C.S.M. F. G. Coleman.
25406, Sergeant A. J. George.
23/1713, Sergeant (temp. S.M.) A. C. Langlands.
23/666, C.S.M. J. Armstrong.
23/318, C.S.M. W. F. Whitehorn.
26/121, Sergeant J. D. C. McDonald.
29936, L.-Sergeant (temp. Sergeant) W. G. Neill.
25/306, Sergeant (temp. C.Q.M.S.) N. H. Brown.
32319, Sergeant D. C. Guthrie.
25/534, Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) C. H. S. Claughton.
13023, Rifleman J. Hudson.
26/1014, C.S.M. H. J. Michell, M.M.
24/708, C.S.M. O. G. Castle.
25/492, Sergeant J. Charteris.
25/117, Sergeant (temp. C.Q.M.S.) O. D. James.
13711, Sergeant M. F. Miles.
23/340, Corporal R. W. St. Leger.
23/1516, Sergeant J. H. Pollock.
26/337, Sergeant E. P. Canavan.
18924, Sergeant L. F. Allan, M.M.
24/1488, Sergeant H. D. Stanners.
24/1323, C.S.M. J. W. Voyle, D.C.M., M.M.
25/424, Sergeant P. H. Dudson.
12174, L.-Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) G. G. Griffiths, M.M.
26/1180, Sergeant W. J. Collins, M.M.
5/616, S.S.M. L. H. Pettit.
26532, Sergeant P. H. Ayson.
23/597, C.S.M. W. Simmons.
26/427, C.Q.M.S. F. West.
25818, Sergeant J. M. Clacher.

Captain (temp. Major) H. E. Barrowclough, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel whilst temporarily Commanding a Battalion, vice Lieutenant-Colonel R. St. J. Beere. Dated 25th September, 1918.

Captain M. R. H. Jones, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Captain (temp. Major) H. E. Barrowclough, M.C., granted temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (now Captain) D. Kennedy, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain H. S. Hewlett, returning to New Zealand. Dated 2nd September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. Ellen, M.M., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain K. R. J. Saxon, M.C. Dated 8th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. A. Ellingham, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 8th October, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

Captain P. Tahiwi, proceeding overseas, ceases to be Officer in Charge Maori Details at N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot. Dated 28th September, 1918.

Captain E. Tingey to be Officer in Charge Maori Details at N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot, vice Captain P. Tahiwi. Dated 8th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants :—
2nd Lieutenant D. Dufaur, vice Lieutenant C. B. Woodward (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34) and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 20th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. R. Paku, vice 2nd Lieutenant D. Dufaur, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 20th August, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. Mason, vice Lieutenant H. S. Montgomery, appointed Quartermaster. Dated 13th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th October, 1918 :—
16/517, Sergeant K. H. Hakopa.
16/311, Sergeant R. Auhana.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Infantry Section.

Lieutenant R. W. Warren ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. F. Forsdick, discharged in England on account of ill health caused by wounds, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 1st October, 1918.

Captain C. S. Geddis, returned to New Zealand on special leave, is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 5th October, 1918.

Lieutenant A. J. M. Manson, M.C., to be Adjutant, N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, to complete Establishment, and is granted the acting rank of Captain while so employed. Dated 27th September, 1918.

Lieutenant E. A. P. Cockroft to be Quartermaster, N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, to complete Establishment. Dated 27th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) A. B. Fordyce relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Machine-gun Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant E. W. Maclean to be Captain, vice Captain C. S. Geddis, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 5th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 :—
2nd Lieutenant R. B. Steele. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. D. McRae. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant B. P. Hopkins. Dated 27th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. R. Buttle. Dated 5th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. Young. Dated 14th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. H. Marks. Dated 14th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. V. Mark. Dated 14th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th October, 1918 :—
21179, Corporal G. H. Battersby, D.C.M.
25113, Sergeant C. L. Lester, M.M.
6/702, Corporal (temp. Sergeant) C. S. Ogden.
6/50, Sergeant J. McK. Gordon, M.M.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Major D. Radclyffe is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Captain M. S. Cameron is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Captain J. J. Wass relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Divisional Train, to command a company. Dated 29th September, 1918.

Lieutenant M. W. Horton to be Adjutant, N.Z. Divisional Train, vice Captain J. J. Wass, and is granted the acting rank of Captain while so employed. Dated 29th September, 1918.