Mar. 27.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 863

Lieutenant N. N. Fraser, vice Lieutenant (now Captain) R. J. Grant, M.C., relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 16th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) D. L. Crooks, vice 2nd Lieutenant H. Ellen, M.C., M.M., relinquished temporary rank of Captain. Dated 18th November, 1918.

Lieutenant W. J. Organ, M.C., vice Captain J. C. McKillop. Dated 12th November, 1918.

Lieutenant H. H. G. Herring, vice Captain H. W. Slater. Dated 13th November, 1918.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 8th December, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant T. Ngatai.

2nd Lieutenant J. H. Thompson.

2nd Lieutenant G. M. Moffitt is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 8th December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 12th December, 1918:—

4/584, Sergeant A. A. McMaster, M.M.

4/101, Sergeant N. L. Higginson, M.M.

4/430, Sergeant P. G. Pearce, M.M.

16/354, C.S.M. A. Rogers, M.M.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Infantry Section.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll:—

Lieutenant W. G. Hastie. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. C. Coote, M.M. Dated 8th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. P. Towle. Dated 8th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. W. Price, D.C.M., is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel D. B. Blair, D.S.O., M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilization duty, relinquishes the appointment of O.C., N.Z. Machine-gun Corps, and O.C., N.Z. Machine-gun Battalion. Dated 4th December, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) A. J. M. Manson, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, and the acting rank of Captain, and is seconded for duty as Liaison Officer for Demobilization at N.Z.E.F. Headquarters. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

Lieutenant E. M. Mackersey to be Adjutant, N.Z. Machine-gun Reserve Depot, vice Lieutenant A. J. M. Manson, M.C., and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 2nd December, 1918:—

2nd Lieutenant S. F. Brailsford.

2nd Lieutenant A. G. Davis.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Lieutenant G. G. Stephenson is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

Captain H. Richards, O.B.E., is seconded for duty with a British formation. Dated 20th September, 1918.

Major G. R. Hutchinson is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th November, 1918.

Major J. D. Dryden to be Senior Supply Officer, N.Z. Division, vice Major G. R. Hutchinson, seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th November, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Majors:—

Captain W. H. Turnbull, vice Major D. Radclyffe, placed on the N.Z. Roll, and remains seconded for duty as Supply Officer, N.Z.E.F. Headquarters. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Captain F. H. Anderson, M.C., vice Major G. R. Hutchinson, seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th November, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains:—

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Scott, vice Lieutenant J. M. Power, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Lieutenant W. T. Lloyd, vice Captain H. Richards, O.B.E., seconded for duty with a British unit. Dated 30th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) M. W. Horton, vice Captain J. D. Dryden, promoted. Dated 14th November, 1918.

5/109, Staff Sergeant-Major W. E. Miller to be 2nd Lieutenant, vice 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) N. Bell, appointed O.C., N.Z.M.T. Training Depot. Dated 15th December, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. M. Woodward relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

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N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

Captain A. O. Evans ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 5th December, 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:—

Captain H. E. Owen. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

Captain J. E. L. Simcox. Dated 12th November, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—

Major W. Aitken, M.C. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

Captain J. O. Veitch. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

Captain H. E. Finch. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel H. T. D. Acland, C.M.G. Dated 8th December, 1918.

Major H. Short, O.B.E. Dated 8th December, 1918.

Major B. J. Dudley. Dated 8th December, 1918.

Captain N. H. Prior, M.C. Dated 8th December, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) T. McKibbin, O.B.E., to be Major, to complete Establishment. Dated 15th July, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) J. O. Veitch relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on ceasing to act as Senior Medical Officer, N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

22/472, Staff Nurse W. J. Wilson, discharged in England on account of ill health contracted on active service, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 12th December, 1918.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—

22/182, Sister J. Naismith. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

22/311, Sister C. Campbell. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

22/316, Sister M. Campbell. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

22/306, Sister E. Schaw. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

22/107, Sister K. Carter. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

22/360, Sister M. Watt. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

22/68, Sister M. L. Christmas. Dated 8th December, 1918.

22/212, Sister I. M. McRae, A.R.R.C. Dated 8th December, 1918.

22/425, Staff Nurse C. E. J. Adams. Dated 8th December, 1918.

22/332, Sister A. Ayson. Dated 8th December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Sisters:—

22/195, Staff Nurse E. M. Brawn. Dated 8th October, 1917.

22/391, Staff Nurse L. K. Scanlon. Dated 8th December, 1918.

22/219, Staff Nurse E. Swayne. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

22/488, Staff Nurse (temp. Sister) I. Keys relinquishes the temporary rank of Sister on ceasing to be in charge of the massage branch at N.Z. Convalescent Hospital. Dated 1st December, 1918.

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS.

The undermentioned are seconded for duty to New Zealand:—

Captain A. G. Jones. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

Captain G. M. Dodgshun. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

Captain A. L. Logan. Dated 8th December, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Rishworth, returning to New Zealand on duty, relinquishes the appointment of Deputy Director of Dental Services, N.Z.E.F. Dated 10th December, 1918.

Major F. P. Tymons is granted the acting appointment of Deputy Director of Dental Services, N.Z.E.F., vice Lieutenant-Colonel J. N. Rishworth. Dated 10th December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, to complete Establishment:—

67929, Sergeant J. G. Wade. Dated 12th December, 1918.

3/2929, Corporal (temp. Sergeant) J. A. W. B. Johnson. Dated 5th December, 1918.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend H. C. Money is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 3rd December, 1918.

N.Z. ARMY PAY CORPS.

Captain (temp. Major) F. Prideaux to be Major, and remains seconded for duty as Auditor, N.Z.E.F. Dated 15th December, 1918.

N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Simmons to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 10th December, 1918.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.