JUNE 26.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1945

Captain H. Oram, Second in Command, Wellington Detachment, “A” Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling, is granted the temporary rank of Major. Dated 1st January, 1919.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of Captain :—

Lieutenant F. W. Medcalf, Company Commander, Wellington Detachment, “A” Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling. Dated 1st January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant L. M. Theakstone, whilst holding the appointment of Adjutant, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill, to date 25th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to hold the appointment. Dated 17th February, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant D. N. McLeod, whilst performing the duties of a Company Commander, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill, to date 25th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to be so employed. Dated 17th February, 1919.

Lieutenant S. E. Beattie, whilst acting as a Company Officer, “B” Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. Dated 1st February, 1919.

Lieutenant H. R. Rodwell, whilst acting as a Company Officer, “B” Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. Dated 1st February, 1919.

Lieutenant G. McSavney, M.C., whilst performing the duties of a Company Commander, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill. Dated 5th March, 1919.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

The undermentioned, discharged in England, are struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. :—

Captain S. Gardner. Dated 10th March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant D. A. Raeburn. Dated 30th March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant O. P. Coleman to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 25th March, 1919.

25397, Sergeant J. C. Boyd, retransferred from the Royal Air Force, is taken on the strength of the N.Z.E.F. in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 27th January, 1919.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of Captain :—

2nd Lieutenant C. Aitken, whilst holding the appointment of Adjutant, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill. Dated 3rd March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant H. C. Rodgers, whilst performing the duties of a Company Commander, Isolation Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill. Dated 12th February, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant C. R. Pain, whilst performing the duties of a Company Commander, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill, to date 25th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to be so employed. Dated 17th February, 1919.

Lieutenant F. L. Rees, whilst acting as a Company Officer, “B” Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. Dated 1st February, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant L. R. Austin, whilst performing the duties of a Company Commander, Reception Camp, “A” Group, Larkhill. Dated 3rd March, 1919.

N.Z. MAORI (PIONEER) BATTALION.

Captain (temp. Major) C. W. Salmon, D.C.M., returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of D.A.A.G., N.Z. Division. Dated 22nd February, 1919.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Infantry Section.

2nd Lieutenant S. G. Weaver, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 20th March, 1919.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 25th March, 1919 :—

2nd Lieutenant G. H. Tomline, M.C.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. Massam.

10/4442, Private R. H. Rawnsley to be 2nd Lieutenant, supernumerary to Establishment. Dated 3rd February, 1919.

Lieutenant A. R. Curtis, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst holding the appointment of Adjutant, transport s.s. “Kia Ora.” Dated 20th March, 1919.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

2nd Lieutenant O. G. Johnston, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 22nd March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant W. M. Bason is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst holding the appointment of Quartermaster, “D” Group, N.Z.E.F., Sutton, Coldfield. Dated 22nd February, 1919.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

Lieutenant-Colonel B. Myers, C.M.G., from A.D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom, to be Acting D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., vice Colonel C. M. Begg, C.B., C.M.G., died of sickness. Dated 2nd February, 1919.

Major T. McKibbin, O.B.E., from D.A.D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom, to be Acting A.D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom, vice Lieutenant-Colonel B. Myers, C.M.G., appointed Acting D.M.S., N.Z.E.F. Dated 2nd February, 1919.

Captain (temp. Major) K. E. Tapper to be Acting D.A.D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom, vice Major T. McKibbin, O.B.E., appointed Acting A.D.M.S., N.Z.E.F., in United Kingdom. Dated 2nd February, 1919.

Lieutenant-Colonel H. J. McLean, C.B.E., performed the duties of A.D.M.S., N.Z. Division, from 26th February, 1919, to 25th March, 1919.

Lieutenant A. M. Wright, having completed the prescribed period of service, to be Captain. Dated 31st March, 1919.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

The undermentioned to be Sisters, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Order No. 707 :—

22/413, Staff Nurse M. J. Cameron. Dated 8th January, 1919.

22/430, Staff Nurse A. Dickens. Dated 10th January, 1919.

22/416, Staff Nurse C. MacFarlane. Dated 9th January, 1919.

22/418, Staff Nurse M. H. P. McIlwraith. Dated 8th January, 1919.

22/421, Staff Nurse B. Maxfield. Dated 6th January, 1919.

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS.

3/2923, Driver C. E. Wyett is retransferred to the N.Z. Dental Corps and appointed Lieutenant. Dated 31st March, 1919.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, and Transfers of Officers of the Permanent and Territorial Forces.

Department of Defence,
Wellington, 24th June, 1919.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the appointments, promotions, resignations, and transfers of the undermentioned officers of the N.Z. Army Pay Department and Territorial Force, and the reporting of officers from the N.Z. Expeditionary Force to the Permanent and Territorial Forces.

APPOINTMENTS.

Lieutenant-Colonel Charles George Frederick Morice, M.D., Bruss., N.Z. Medical Corps, Reserve of Officers, performed the duties of Principal Medical Officer, Trentham Camp Hospital, from 29th June, 1915, to 22nd September, 1915, was appointed Consulting Surgeon and Military Medical Superintendent at Wellington Military Hospital, to date from 22nd September, 1915, and relinquishes the appointment. Dated 26th June, 1919.

Captain (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) Robert Haldane Makgill relinquishes the appointment of Assistant Director of Medical Services (Sanitary), and is appointed Honorary Specialist Sanitary Officer, Auckland Military District. Dated 30th April, 1919.

Captain (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) Arthur Stanley Herbert, O.B.E., M.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, relinquishes the appointment of Principal Medical Officer, Rotorua Sanatorium, Rotorua, and the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 14th April, 1919.

Captain Charles Treweeke Hand Newton, D.S.O., M.D., N.Z. Medical Corps, is appointed Registrar and Adjutant of the Chalmers Military Hospital, Christchurch, and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel whilst so employed. Dated 22nd May, 1919.

PROMOTIONS, RESIGNATIONS, AND TRANSFERS.

N.Z. ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT.

Captain (temp.) Kenneth Elton Shorney resigns his commission. Dated 8th May, 1919.

Staff Sergeant Frank Alexander Lewis was granted the rank of Lieutenant (temp.) whilst employed with the N.Z. Army Pay Department. Dated 1st January, 1919.

Lieutenant (temp.) Frank Alexander Lewis, on ceasing to be employed with the N.Z. Army Pay Department, relinquishes the rank of Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 10th February, 1919.