Jan. 23.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 153

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 24th October, 1918:—
2/2805, Bombardier (temp. Corporal) E. T. Cupples.
13/2408, Corporal R. G. Anderson.
11/96, B.S.M. W. H. McCorkindale.
11/554, Bombardier H. Bridge.
2/2221, Sergeant D. A. MacGibbon, M.M.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 30th October, 1918:—
2/2239, Gunner E. I. Prime, M.M.
2/1940, Sergeant S. Shove, M.M.
2/2058, Sergeant J. Bayldon.

Lieutenant F. M. Mitchell, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain W. R. Golden, wounded. Dated 4th October, 1918.

N. Z. ENGINEERS.
Field Companies.

Lieutenant C. W. Chilcott, M.C., performed the duties of Adjutant, N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot, vice Captain F. C. Wilson, proceeded overseas, and subsequently vice Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) T. W. Dollimore, on leave, from 3rd October, 1918, to 25th October, 1918, inclusive.

The undermentioned to be Instructors, N.Z. Engineer Reserve Depot:—
Lieutenant E. A. Marchant. Dated 23rd October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant O. Y. Davies. Dated 11th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
2nd Lieutenant G. W. Eaton-Turner. Dated 5th October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant D. Doake. Dated 21st October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant B. West. Dated 21st October, 1918.

Signal Services.

4/17A., C.Q.M.S. H. G. Field, to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 22nd October, 1918.

Tunnelling Company.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 21st October, 1918:—
21395, Sergeant R. B. Townley.
48778, 2nd Corporal O. N. Campbell.
33077, Sapper B. C. Annand.

Light Railway Operating Company.

Captain J. D. McComish, Auckland Regiment, is attached to the company. Dated 29th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. R. Bongard, M.C., N.Z. Rifle Brigade, returning to New Zealand on duty furlough, ceases to be attached to the company. Dated 10th October, 1918.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant W. A. Moore, M.M., ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. H. Carnahan, 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 8th October, 1918.

Captain J. D. McComish relinquishes the appointment of Officer-in-Charge “A” Class Details, N.Z. Base Depot, but remains seconded for duty with No. 5 (N.Z.) Light Railway Operating Company. Dated 29th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) C. L. Nicholls relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant and Quartermaster of an N.Z. Entrenching Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 18th October, 1918.

Lieutenant N. McL. Speer, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 28th October, 1918.

Captain (temp. Major) G. Dittmer, M.C., relinquishes the temporary rank of Major on ceasing to command an N.Z. Entrenching Battalion. Dated 10th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13:—
2nd Lieutenant G. L. Popple. Dated 25th October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant E. R. Pountney. Dated 25th October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant F. J. Fisher. Dated 26th October, 1918.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

Lieutenant C. H. Holmes, M.C., having been declared by a Medical Board to be fit for general service, ceases to be seconded, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 23rd October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. G. Harcourt, having rejoined his unit from duty as Instructor at Third Army Infantry School, relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 12th October, 1918.

Lieutenant F. W. Wilson, M.C., returning to company duty, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Bombing Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 13th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Haydon is transferred to Otago Regiment. Dated 28th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant S. G. Thompson, M.M., 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 12th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant E. F. B. Waters to be Brigade Gas Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade, to complete Establishment, and is seconded whilst so employed. Dated 7th October, 1918.

Major N. W. B. B. Thoms, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C., to be Brigade Major, 4th N.Z. Infantry (Reserve) Brigade, vice Major H. M. W. Richardson, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C. (appointed Brigade Major, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade), and remains seconded whilst so employed. Dated 24th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) C. Quartley, rejoining his unit, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant and Quartermaster of an N.Z. Entrenching Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 18th October, 1918

Captain (temp. Major) J. F. Tonkin, M.C., rejoining his unit, relinquishes the appointment of O.C. of an N.Z. Entrenching Battalion, and the temporary rank of Major. Dated 19th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. D. Andrews, rejoining his unit, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Entrenching Group. Dated 29th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. J. Rodger, D.C.M., rejoining his unit, ceases to command a company of an N.Z. Entrenching Battalion, but retains the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain S. G. Smith, appointed to command a company. Dated 19th October, 1918.

Captain L. F. Jones, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain T. S. Gillies, M.C., proceeded overseas. Dated 21st October, 1918.

The undermentioned, proceeding overseas, relinquish their appointments as Company Commanders, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 28th October, 1918:—
Captain H. S. Gabites, M.C.
Captain E. H. L. Bernau.

2nd Lieutenant T. S. West, proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 28th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. F. McPadden to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice 2nd Lieutenant D. Howlett, M.M., proceeded overseas. Dated 8th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Majors. Dated 8th October, 1918:—
Captain A. L. Gray, vice Major D. A. Dron, killed in action, and remains seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot.

Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., vice Captain A. L. Gray, promoted and remaining seconded.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. Ferguson, M.C., to be Captain, vice Captain G. H. Gray, M.C., promoted. Dated 8th October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13, from dates shown:—
2nd Lieutenant N. Clarke, M.M. Dated 27th September, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant R. E. Taylor. Dated 5th October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant H. A. Perkins, M.M. Dated 25th October, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Harcourt. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Lieutenant E. T. Stout is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant W. H. Stark, relinquished temporary rank of Captain, to date 4th October, 1918, and relinquishes the temporary rank. Dated 23rd October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. J. Morrow relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain, wounded. Dated 9th October, 1918.

OTAGO REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Haydon is transferred from Canterbury Regiment, with seniority next before 2nd Lieutenant J. L. Lethbridge. Dated 28th October, 1918.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th October, 1918:—
Lieutenant-Colonel D. Colquhoun, D.S.O.
2nd Lieutenant R. Thomson.

Lieutenant K. Scott, M.C., ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 31st October, 1918.