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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 6

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 F. J. R. Earl, M.C. Dated 16th October, 1918. Lieutenant F. Sherriff. Dated 8th October, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant E. Malcolm. Dated 7th October, 1918.

Captain A. S. Falconer, M.C., is seconded for duty as Chief Instructor, N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot, and is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst so employed. Dated 26th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant R. J. Bedingfield is seconded for duty with a Light Trench-mortar Battery, vice 2nd Lieutenant J. S. Pryce, killed in action. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Lieutenant G. H. Elstone relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 15th October, 1918.

Major L. M. Scott, M.C., to be Second in Command, 1st Battalion, vice Major (now Lieutenant-Colonel) J. Hargest, D.S.O., M.C., appointed to command 2nd Battalion. Dated 15th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) G. Good, rejoining his unit, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z. Entrenching Group, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 29th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) A. D. Paisley, M.C., detached to Staff Course, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain. Dated 15th September, 1918.

Lieutenant A. E. McKeown to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Lieutenant A. D. Paisley, M.C., and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 20th September, 1918.

Lieutenant (now Captain) J. L. Scoullar to be Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant R. S. Halliwell, M.C., proceeded overseas. Dated 28th September, 1918.

Lieutenant G. G. Smith to be a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, vice Lieutenant G. H. Elstone, returning to New Zealand on duty. Dated 23rd October, 1918.

The undermentioned to be Captains, from dates shown:

Lieutenant G. S. Collyns, M.C., vice Captain J. P. Hewat, killed in action. Dated 8th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. C. MacLean, M.C., vice Captain F. J. R. Earl, M.C. (seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34), and remains seconded for duty with a Forward Company, R.E. Dated 16th October, 1918.

Lieutenant R. R. Gow, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. C. MacLean, M.C. (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty at N.Z. Command Depot. Dated 16th October, 1918.

Lieutenant H. McC. Holden, vice Lieutenant R. R. Gow, promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 16th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. L. Scoullar, vice Captain (temp. Major) A. S. Falconer, M.C. (seconded for duty as Chief Instructor, N.Z. Rifle Brigade Reserve Depot), and retains the appointment of Adjutant, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. H. Irving, vice Lieutenant J. L. Scoullar (promoted and retaining appointment of Adjutant), and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Lieutenant C. Parr, vice Lieutenant J. H. Irving (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty as an Assistant Instructor, XXII Corps Lewis Gun School. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Lieutenant S. G. McDonald, M.C., vice Lieutenant C. Parr (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded for duty as Brigade Intelligence Officer, 2nd N.Z. Infantry Brigade. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. F. Hursthouse, vice Lieutenant G. S. McDonald, M.C. (promoted and remaining seconded), and remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 26th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant G. Riddell to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 27th September, 1918.

The notification published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 168 of 19th December, 1918, relating to Lieutenant C. B. McClure, M.C., is cancelled and the following substituted:

Lieutenant C. B. McClure, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain P. W. G. Spiers, M.C., to England on duty. Dated 8th July, 1918.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

The undermentioned cease to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th October, 1918:

2nd Lieutenant J. Osborne. 2nd Lieutenant L. O. Fitzmaurice.

Lieutenant H. F. Arkwright, returning to regimental duty, ceases to be seconded for duty as A.D.C. to G.O.C., N.Z. Division. Dated 12th October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. H. Catchpole, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 21st October, 1918.

Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., returning to regimental duty, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st Battalion. Dated 15th October, 1918.

Lieutenant A. R. Blennerhassett to be Adjutant, 1st Battalion, vice Captain F. S. Varnham, M.C., and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 15th October, 1918.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. T. Dallinger, M.C., relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, and the acting rank of Captain, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 30th October, 1918.

Lieutenant S. A. Murrell to be Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, vice Lieutenant J. T. Dallinger, M.C., and is granted the acting rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 30th October, 1918.

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

2nd Lieutenant G. McSavney, M.C. Dated 25th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant W. K. Fowler. Dated 26th October, 1918.

Captain D. S. Columb is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major G. H. Hume, M.C., N.Z.S.C. Dated 4th October, 1918.

Lieutenant D. Cowan is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain J. Macmorran (since killed in action), posted to 1st Battalion. Dated 4th October, 1918.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE BRIGADE.

2nd Lieutenant N. G. Parker ceases to be seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 29th October, 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, from dates shown:

2nd Lieutenant F. D. Barron. Dated 15th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant N. W. Jones. Dated 15th October, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant J. Peacock. Dated 8th October, 1918. 2nd Lieutenant A. O. Jones. Dated 12th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant A. Smith is seconded for duty with a Light Trench-mortar Battery. Dated 14th October, 1918.

Major G. E. Simeon, having been declared by a Medical Board to be unfit for general service within twelve months, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, N.Z. Base Depot, but remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 27th October, 1918.

2nd Lieutenant J. E. Davidson relinquishes the appointment of a Company Officer, N.Z. Command Depot, but remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 22nd October, 1918.

Lieutenant J. R. Bongard, M.C., ceases to be attached to No. 5 (N.Z.) Light Railway Operating Company, but remains seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 10th October, 1918.

Captain K. C. Clayton relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, and is seconded for duty to New Zealand. Dated 21st October, 1918.

Captain W. A. Gray, M.C., having ceased to be a prisoner of war, remains seconded under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 34. Dated 12th October, 1918.

Captain H. M. Keesing, M.C., to be a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion, vice Captain A. Thomson, M.C., proceeded overseas. Dated 6th October, 1918.

Captain J. G. Greenwood, M.C., proceeding overseas, relinquishes the appointment of a Company Commander, 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 28th October, 1918.

Lieutenant G. Wilkie relinquishes the appointment of a Platoon Commander 5th (Reserve) Battalion. Dated 16th October, 1918.

Captain M. H. R. Jones, M.C., to be Major, vice Captain (temporary Major) H. M. W. Richardson, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z.S.C., promoted and remaining seconded. Dated 20th September, 1918.