Jan. 16.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 99

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. R. Baker relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to command a company of an entrenching battalion. Dated 20th September, 1918.

The undermentioned relinquish the temporary rank of Captain :-

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. Newton. Dated 29th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) F. Stewart, M.C. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Captain W. E. L. Napier, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst acting as Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Major H. J. Moore-Jones, placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant W. V. Quane is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a company of the Composite Reserve Battalion, to date 22nd September, 1918; and relinquishes the temporary rank on termination of the appointment. Dated 4th October, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th October, 1918 :-

2nd Lieutenant B. Hartman, M.M.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Haydon.

Lieutenant H. Henderson, returned from New Zealand, is removed from the N.Z. Roll. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Captain E. J. Fawcett, M.C., discharged in England on account of ill health caused by wounds, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 5th October, 1918.

Major J. Anderson is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. G. Harcourt is seconded for duty as Assistant Instructor, Third Army Infantry School, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 13th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Lumley relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of a light trench-mortar battery, and the temporary rank of Captain, but remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th September, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. O. Pratt to be O.C. of a light trench-mortar battery, vice Lieutenant J. Lumley, returning to New Zealand, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 29th September, 1918.

Captain S. Natusch, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, but remains seconded for duty as Educational Officer, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. Dated 11th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant D. Howlett, M.M., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 8th October, 1918.

Lieutenant H. G. Carruth to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. M. Barton, M.C., appointed to Command a Company, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, Composite Reserve Battalion, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. R. Rawlings, M.C., to be Captain, vice Major J. Anderson, seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th September, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under the provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 27th September, 1918 :-

2nd Lieutenant G. Greig.

2nd Lieutenant T. Glasse.

2nd Lieutenant A. O. Ponder.

9/935, C.S.M. A. L. Holmes, M.M., to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 2nd October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 5th October, 1918 :-

6/3220, C.S.M. A. C. Harris.

6/3628, Sergeant A. Bradley, M.M.

6/3681, Sergeant W. B. Dixon, M.M.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th October, 1918 :-

6/741, C.S.M. C. M. Wilson, D.C.M.

28638, Sergeant M. Waldegrave.

14036, Sergeant A. Plumley.

6/3019, Corporal (temp. Sergeant) A. C. Gadd.

6/1447B, C.S.M. J. A. Anderson, M.M.

6/2044, Sergeant R. A. Parton, M.M.

6/2755, C.S.M. J. A. Smart.

6/2815, Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) L. G. Wright.

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6/422, S.M. E. D. Burns.

27230, Sergeant T. H. L. Cross.

26301, Sergeant R. McDowell, M.M.

6/424, Sergeant W. Cague.

6/3922, C.Q.M.S. S. B. Wharton.

6/4161, Sergeant A. N. Tilman, M.M.

Captain J. R. Loudon is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst acting as Second in Command, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 21st August, 1918.

Lieutenant J. M. Barton, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst employed as a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain E. H. L. Bernau, acting as Adjutant, to date 17th August, 1918, and retains the temporary rank, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. Johnston, M.C., appointed to Command a Company of the Composite Reserve Battalion. Dated 23rd August, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant W. S. Dawson ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant I. V. A. Dobbie, 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 25th September, 1918.

Lieutenant A. R. Cockerell, D.S.O., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J. McCrae, D.S.O., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. Composite Reserve Battalion, and the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting Captain) R. S. Halliwell, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 2nd October, 1918.

Lieutenant S. J. Gilman relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, Composite Reserve Battalion. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Captain J. A. Cushen to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain J. P. Hewat, proceeded overseas. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Lieutenant E. H. Walcott to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant T. H. Sissons, proceeded overseas. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Lieutenant W. D. Cleland, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 8th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 5th October, 1918 :-

2nd Lieutenant J. Armstead.

2nd Lieutenant W. D. Cleland.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 2nd October, 1918 :-

8/810A, Sergeant (temp. C.S.M.) R. L. Benge.

4/741, C.S.M. I. D. Guy, D.C.M.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 5th October, 1918 :-

41149, L.-Sergeant F. J. Tempero.

23479, L.-Sergeant J. M. King.

8/3954, C.S.M. J. P. Monaghan.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th October, 1918 :-

23538, Sergeant L. G. Gordon, M.M.

15287, Sergeant R. C. Norrie.

8/4015, C.S.M. S. Scott, M.M.

3/1024, Private (temp. Corporal) S. H. Gould.

8/2816, S.M. R. J. Knox, M.C.

10/4004, Sergeant A. Sutherland.

8/3174, Corporal A. R. L. Allan.

8/3228, Sergeant B. W. Croker, M.M.

20933, Corporal A. D. Macartney.

8/3091, Sergeant G. Telford.

14/129, Whlr. S.-Sergeant H. W. Dixon.

8/915, C.S.M. J. R. Forrest.

13/17, Sergeant G. F. Brinsley.

8/625, Sergeant H. Thomas.

10382, C.S.M. H. R. Parker, M.M.

Captain P. W. G. Spiers, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major J. McCrae, D.S.O., temporarily Commanding 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, to date 14th August, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to act as Second in Command of the Battalion, to date 29th August, 1918, and is again granted the temporary rank on Major J. McCrae, D.S.O., being appointed to Command the Composite Reserve Battalion. Dated 28th September, 1918.