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retains the temporary rank of Major, and remains seconded
for duty with the N.Z. Records Section, London. Dated
12th November, 1918.

Lieutenant D. B. Murchison, M.C., to be Adjutant, vice Lieutenant G. J. H. Reid, seconded for duty to New Zealand,
and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 19th October, 1918.

Lieutenant A. C. Pigou performed the duties of Adjutant,
vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) G. J. H. Reid, from 6th
October, 1918, to 9th November, 1918, inclusive.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions
of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13 :—

2nd Lieutenant J. H. Dines.  Dated 13th November,
1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. L. Compigne.  Dated 15th November,
1918.

Lieutenant A. B. Johnstone, M.C., is granted the temporary
rank of Captain, vice Captain J. S. Barker, temporarily
commanding a squadron. Dated 6th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. B. Johnstone, M.C., retains
the temporary rank of Captain whilst commanding a squadron of the Training Regiment, vice Captain (temp. Major)
J. S. Barker, to regimental duties. Dated 12th November,
1918.

Memorandum.

Lieutenant D. B. Murchison, M.C., performed the duties of
Staff Captain N.Z.M.R. Brigade, vice Captain D. S. Manners,
from 12th October, 1918, to 10th November, 1918.

WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES.

The undermentioned officers cease to be seconded for duty
to New Zealand. Dated 22nd November, 1918 :—

Captain E. Levien, M.C.

Lieutenant E. R. Black, M.C.

2nd Lieutenant O. G. Birrell.

2nd Lieutenant L. K. G. Bull.

2nd Lieutenant H. R. Blake.

Major E. J. Hulbert, D.S.O., having been declared unfit for
general service within twelve months, is seconded under
provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 3rd November, 1918.

Major A. F. Batchelar to be Second in Command, vice Major
C. Dick, promoted and seconded. Dated 18th October,
1918:

Lieutenant C. B. Easther performed the duties of Quartermaster, vice Captain (Hon. Major) A. H. Wilkie, from 29th
September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918, inclusive.

Captain J. B. Hine to be Major, vice Major E. J. Hulbert,
D.S.O., seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 3rd November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant L. V. Bellingham to be Lieutenant, under
provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 14th November, 1918.

Memorandum.

Major E. J. Hulbert, D.S.O., commanded N.Z. Training Units
and Depot in Egypt from 29th September, 1918, to 23rd
October, 1918.

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

Lieutenant A. E. C. H. E. Boeufve, from being seconded as
N.Z. Divisional Claims Officer, remains seconded for duty
with Claims Commission. Dated 16th December, 1918.

N.Z. CYCLIST BATTALION.

The undermentioned are placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated
19th December, 1918 :—

2nd Lieutenant L. T. Wylie.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Yorke, M.C.

Lieutenant C. G. G. Johnson to be Captain, vice Captain
H. D. McHugh, M.C., promoted, and retains appointment
of Quartermaster. Dated 11th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. C. P. Hay to be Captain, vice Lieutenant
C. G. G. Johnson, promoted and remaining Quartermaster,
and remaining seconded for special service. Dated 11th
December, 1918.

Lieutenant D. G. Cody, M.C., to be Captain, vice Lieutenant
A. C. P. Hay, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated
11th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. L. Bowron to be Lieutenant, vice Lieutenant D. G. Cody, M.C., promoted. Dated 11th December, 1918.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Captain H. H. Whyte, M.C., is transferred to the N.Z. Army
Ordnance Corps. Dated 30th December, 1918.

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

Captain W. R. Golden.  Dated 19th December, 1918.

Captain F. C. Soar.  Dated 19th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant P. C. Hurst. Dated 19th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant D. Macrae. Dated 19th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. F. Watson. Dated 19th December,
1918.

Lieutenant C. T. Gillespie, M.C., R.N.Z.A. Dated 23rd
December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. H. Vial, M.M., relinquishes the appointment
of Orderly Officer, 3rd Brigade, and ceases to be seconded.
Dated 11th December, 1918.

Captain D. G. Johnston to be Major, vice Major R. A. Wilson,
R.G.A., struck off strength. Dated 28th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains :—

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. E. Archey, vice Captain
D. G. Johnston, promoted, and remains seconded for
educational duty.  Dated 28th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. E. Orsborn, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. E. Archey, promoted and
remaining seconded.  Dated 28th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. T. Jones, R.N.Z.A., vice
Major E. H. Northcroft, seconded as Assistant Director
of Education (U.K.).  Dated 26th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. S. Millner to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 9th December,
1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary
to Establishment. Dated 18th December, 1918 :—

17325, Bombardier R. W. Simson.

2/1033, Sergeant K. Laverton.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of
Major :—

Captain G. Lyon, M.C., vice Major E. H. Northcroft, to
England on duty.  Dated 26th November, 1918.

Captain W. E. Orsborn, vice Major D. E. Gardner, D.S.O.
Dated 1st December, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) W. H. Jones relinquishes the temporary
rank of Major on assumption of command of the battery
by Major A. B. Williams. Dated 7th December, 1918.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of
Captain :—

Lieutenant A. W. Easther, vice Captain (temp. Major)
G. Lyon, M.C., posted to another battery.  Dated
26th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Phillips, vice Captain (temp. Major)
W. E. Orsborn, posted to another battery.  Dated
1st December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. E. Wright, whilst performing the

duties of Second in Command of a battery. Dated
12th December, 1918.

Lieutenant I. E. Cowie, vice Major D. G. Johnston, posted

to command the N.Z.D.A.C. Dated 25th November,
1918.

Lieutenant D. M. Eckhoff is granted the temporary rank
of Captain, vice Captain F. W. Reed, to England on
duty.  Dated 3rd December, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. R. Kirker relinquishes the
temporary rank of Captain on ceasing to perform the
duties of Second in Command of a battery. Dated 12th
December, 1918.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant A. W. Thomas, M.C., 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 3rd December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. H. Bogle, returning to New Zealand, ceases to
be seconded for duty with a Field Survey Company, R.E.
Dated 31st December, 1918.

Lieutenant H. M. Clarke to be Barrack Officer, “ A.” Group,
N.Z.E.F., Sling, and remains seconded. Dated 30th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant B. L. Joll to be Lieutenant, under provisions
of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 21st December, 1918.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of
Captain. Dated 27th November, 1918 :—

Lieutenant J. W. Dow, vice Captain M. G. R. Newbould.

Lieutenant E. D. Clough, vice Captain H. H. Fisher.

Signal Services.

2nd Lieutenant J. McG. Craig to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 18th December,
1918.

4/507, Sergeant F. J. Easther to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 7th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. G. Young is granted the temporary rank
of Captain whilst employed on educational duty. Dated
1st December, 1918.