APRIL 24.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1183

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Colonel) C. E. R. Mackesy, C.M.G., D.S.O., from being employed with G.H.Q., E.E.F., to Command N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt, vice Lieutenant-Colonel C. Dick, Wellington Mounted Rifles, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, and remains seconded. Dated 21st December, 1918.

Major H. W. Smith ceases to be seconded for duty with the Australian Remount Depot, Egypt. Dated 27th November, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. C. Self to be N.Z.E.F. War Trophy Representative in Egypt, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 19th November, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. E. Johnson, M.C., to be Captain, vice Captain A. C. M. Finlayson, M.C., promoted. Dated 12th November, 1918.

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

2nd Lieutenant R. Gillespie. Dated 18th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Foley. Dated 19th December, 1918.

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

13/92, C.S.M. A. E. Lees. Dated 22nd December, 1918.

13/224, Sergeant A. R. Dunning. Dated 23rd December, 1918.

13/388, C.Q.M.S. C. H. La Trobe. Dated 25th December, 1918.

Lieutenant T. W. Aicken is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain (temp. Major) W. Haeata, temporarily commanding a squadron. Dated 4th December, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) W. Haeata relinquishes the temporary rank of Major, on Major H. S. Whitehorn rejoining from hospital. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. C. Chapman relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 4th December, 1918.

Memoranda.

Major G. S. Cheesman performed the duties of Second in Command of the Regiment, from 28th November, 1918, to 14th December, 1918.

Captain W. Haeata temporarily commanded a squadron from 15th October, 1918, to 14th December, 1918.

CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES.

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

Major F. Gorton. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Captain G. Mathias, M.C. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Lieutenant F. L. Murray, M.C. Dated 13th December, 1918.

Lieutenant C. H. Lawrence. Dated 26th December, 1918.

Captain A. E. T. Rhodes, M.C., having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, relinquishes the appointment of D.A.A.G., N.Z.E.F., in Egypt, and A.D.C. to G.O.C. A. and N.Z. Mounted Division, and is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34, to date 10th December, 1918, and is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 14th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant F. H. Taylor to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 19th December, 1918.

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

7/366, Sergeant P. J. McClatchie, M.M. Dated 26th December, 1918

7/338, Sergeant J. B. Grange. Dated 27th December, 1918.

7/778, Sergeant L. D. Purves, D.C.M. Dated 28th December, 1918.

WELLINGTON MOUNTED RIFLES.

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

Captain E. G. Williams, M.C. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Captain W. J. Hardham, V.C. Dated 26th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Evans. Dated 14th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. H. Perrett. Dated 14th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. McKay. Dated 14th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant P. H. Sherratt. Dated 14th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant H. Ritchie, from being seconded as Officer-in-Charge N.Z.E.F. Canteens in Egypt, is placed on the N.Z. Roll. Dated 14th December, 1918.

Lieutenant-Colonel C. Dick, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of O.C. N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt. Dated 21st December, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) K. L. Stewart, N.Z.S.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 5th December, 1918.

Lieutenant K. L. Stewart, N.Z.S.C., to be D.A.A.G., N.Z.E.F., in Egypt, vice Captain A. E. T. Rhodes, M.C., Canterbury Mounted Rifles, seconded, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 10th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. F. Meldrum, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of A.D.C. to G.O.C., N.Z.M.R. Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 26th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. G. Simpson performed the duties of Adjutant, N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt, from 5th December, 1918, to 13th December, 1918 (inclusive).

Lieutenant G. E. Jago performed the duties of Adjutant, N.Z. Training Units and Depots in Egypt from 14th December, 1918, to 23rd December, 1918 (inclusive).

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

2nd Lieutenant N. L. Remnant. Dated 19th December, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. F. Meldrum. Dated 21st December 1918

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Ebbitt, M.C. Dated 23rd December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants :—

11/151, Sergeant R. C. Tuke. Dated 24th December, 1918.

11/505, C.S.M. H. Langlands. Dated 31st December, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) P. J. Cotton relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on Major J. B. Davis rejoining from hospital. Dated 10th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Holland is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain W. J. Hardham, V.C., to date 14th October, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 12th November, 1918.

Lieutenant M. S. Chambers is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain E. G. Williams, M.C., to date 7th October, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 8th November, 1918.

Memoranda.

Captain P. J. Cotton temporarily commanded a squadron from 31st October, 1918, to 10th December, 1918.

Lieutenant A. Holland temporarily commanded a squadron from 18th October, 1918, to 31st October, 1918.

Lieutenant G. E. Jago temporarily commanded a squadron from 8th November, 1918, to 27th November, 1918.

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

Lieutenant R. J. E. Smith is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst performing the duties of Company Commander, “C” Group, N.Z.E.F., Torquay. Dated 1st January, 1919.

N.Z. CYCLIST BATTALION.

2nd Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) T. H. Dickinson to be Lieutenant, vice Lieutenant E. H. Blomfield, M.C., discharged in England. Dated 12th December, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) T. H. Dickinson is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst holding the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Cyclist Battalion. Dated 1st January, 1919.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Major A. H. W. Evenden, having been absent from his Unit, off duty, for four months, is seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 26th December, 1918.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 27th January, 1919 :—

2/2826, Driver (temp. Bombardier) C. E. Gilmore.

2/821, B.S.M. S. G. Godfrey.

7/2133, Sergeant E. T. Reading.

35598, Sergeant (temp. B.S.M.) A. R. Andrews.

2/2359, Sergeant L. L. Barker.

2/1753, Corporal M. W. Beaven.

4/691, Acting-Bombardier R. G. Burt.

2/3009, Sergeant T. Harray.

13230, Driver E. D. Reidy.

2/1704, Sergeant E. J. Spencer.

2/1469, B.S.M. J. H. Taplin, D.C.M.

2/2583, Gunner, W. L. Booth.

2/2598, Gunner (temp. Bombardier) A. C. Cooke, M.M.

17630, Corporal J. G. Elliott.

2/2989, Gunner, H. A. Fanselow.

2/674, Sergeant B. H. Heath.

12708, Sergeant W. H. Jenkins.

2/2172, Sergeant J. J. Kean.

24545, Driver W. St. G. R. Wilson.