APRIL 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 915

Lieutenant-Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.N.Z.A., is granted the temporary rank of Colonel, vice Brevet-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) G. N. Johnston, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.A., on special leave. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. C. de Latour is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice 2nd Lieutenant E. F. Tyson, M.C., relinquished the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 16th November, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) J. W. Smeaton relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on assumption of command of the Battery by Captain W. E. Earnshaw. Dated 27th December, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. A. Guild relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain on resumption of Second in Command by Captain J. W. Smeaton. Dated 27th December, 1918.

N. Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Major F. W. Skelsey, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 14th January, 1919.

Captain H. W. Newman, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Assistant Instructor, XXII Corps School. Dated 5th January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant N. L. Vickerman to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 14th January, 1919.

8/3497, Sergeant-Major R. B. Brebner to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with N.Z. Light-railway Operating Company. Dated 31st December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Lush is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst employed as N.Z.E.F. Works Officer, London. Dated 1st November, 1918.

Signal Services.

2nd Lieutenant E. M. Vickery, D.C.M., to be Company Commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, vice Major S. W. B. Brooker, M.C., Canterbury Regiment, appointed A. P. M., Salisbury Area. Dated 2nd January, 1919.

Lieutenant (temp. Major) E. Marsden relinquishes the temporary rank of Major, and ceases to be seconded on ceasing to Command a Field Survey Company, R.E. Dated 26th December, 1918.

Tunnelling Company.

Captain H. Watkinson, to England on duty, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant. Dated 5th December, 1918.

Lieutenant L. May to be Adjutant, vice Captain H. Watkinson, to England on duty, and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 5th December, 1918.

ARMY POSTAL SERVICES.

Major G. B. Dall is attached to the N.Z.E.F. for Inspectorial Duties. Dated 1st January, 1919.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

Lieutenant A. D. Jack, M.C., to England on duty, ceases to be seconded for duty with the 1st Light T.M. Battery. Dated 28th December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13, with seniority next after Lieutenant W. H. Carnahan :—

2nd Lieutenant H. M. McAdam, M.C. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. R. Gribbin. Dated 2nd December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. R. O’Gorman, M.C. Dated 12th December, 1918.

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

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. F. Warren, and retains the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 12th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. L. King, M.C. Dated 12th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant S. D. Rice, M.M., and remains Quartermaster, 2nd Battalion. Dated 26th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant C. Learwood. Dated 14th January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. Jones, M.C. Dated 14th January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant E. H. Eccles. Dated 14th January, 1919.

3/483, Sergeant O. E. Burton, M.M., to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 15th January, 1919.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

Major S. W. B. Brooker, M.C., from Company C commander, N.Z. Convalescent Hospital, to be A.P.M., Salisbury Area,

vice Captain J. A. Shand, Auckland Regiment, returning to New Zealand for demobilization. Dated 2nd January, 1919.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 14th January, 1919 :—

2nd Lieutenant W. Crawford.

2nd Lieutenant G. Hartshorn, M.C.

2nd Lieutenant D. D. R. Creswell.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment :—

6/4207, Sergeant M. C. Bromell, M.M. Dated 3rd January, 1919.

28633, Sergeant H. Roberts. Dated 6th January, 1919.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

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

2nd Lieutenant A. H. King, M.C. Dated 1st January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant W. B. Williams. Dated 14th January, 1919.

Lieutenant F. A. Horan is granted the temporary rank of Captain, whilst holding an appointment in the Royal Air Force, carrying the rank of Captain. Dated 18th September, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

Lieutenant F. W. Medcalf performed the duties of Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain H. Simmonds, M.C., at Course of Instruction, from 23rd September, 1918, to 13th October, 1918, inclusive.

Major J. A. Cameron relinquishes the appointment of A.P.M., Codford Area. Dated 1st January, 1919.

Captain J. Bright to be A.P.M., Codford Area, vice Major J. A. Cameron, relinquished the appointment. Dated 1st January, 1919.

Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., performed the duties of Staff Captain, 1st N.Z. Infantry Brigade, vice Captain H. Holderness, M.C., N.Z. Rifle Brigade, to England, for Course of Instruction, from 17th October, 1918, to 31st December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. M. Thomson to be Secretary, N.Z. Officers’ Club, London, vice Captain W. G. Tweedy, M.B.E., N.Z. Medical Corps, returning to New Zealand for demobilization. Dated 9th January, 1919.

The undermentioned, having been appointed Grade I Instructors under the N.Z.E.F. Education Scheme, to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment, and are granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed :—

4/1829, Lance Corporal T. MacLennan. Dated 1st December, 1918.

4/2373, Private (temp. Corporal) A. W. Larsen. Dated 1st December, 1918.

55693, Sergeant (temp. S.-Sergeant) T. D. Adams. Dated 1st December, 1918.

56116, Corporal (temp. S.-Sergeant) H. W. Wilding. Dated 1st December, 1918.

20345, Sergeant (temp. S.-Sergeant) W. S. Hill. Dated 1st December, 1918.

48814, Corporal (temp. Sergeant) F. E. Ward. Dated 1st December, 1918.

17278, Sergeant H. W. L. Digby. Dated 5th January, 1919.

62197, Sapper F. W. Baxter. Dated 5th January, 1919.

41339, Sergeant L. J. Mackersey. Dated 5th January, 1919.

46239, Sergeant J. V. Macky. Dated 5th January, 1919.

33197, Corporal R. W. Hawke. Dated 5th January, 1919.

24/231, Sergeant C. A. Mudford to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 4th January, 1919.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. McL. Roy, 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 27th December, 1918.

Major O. W. Williams, M.C., to be Second in Command, 2nd Battalion, vice Major L. H. Jardine, D.S.O., M.C., promoted and appointed to command a battalion. Dated 30th December, 1918.

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

2nd Lieutenant T. E. Walker, with seniority next before Lieutenant J. G. Gow. Dated 26th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. McL. Roy, M.C. Dated 14th January, 1919.