2394
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 88

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. R. Black, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major J. B. Hine, detached on educational duties (E.E.F.), to date 30th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank of Major but retains the temporary rank of Captain, on Captain W. R. Foley, M.C., rejoining the squadron. Dated 11th March, 1919.

Captain W. R. Foley, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. R. Black, M.C., relinquished the temporary rank. Dated 11th March, 1919.

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 40, of 3rd April, 1919, relating to Captain J. B. Hine, is cancelled, and the following substituted:—

Captain J. B. Hine to be Major, under N.Z.E.F. Regulation 36, with seniority from 13th June, 1918, but with pay of Major as from 3rd August, 1918, being the date he assumed the duties of Major.

Lieutenant A. G. Simpson is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. R. Black, M.C., temporarily commanding the squadron, to date 30th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank on Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. R. Black, M.C., resuming the appointment of Second in Command of the squadron. Dated 11th March, 1919.

Captain W. J. Hardham, V.C., to be Major, vice Major A. S. Wilder, D.S.O., M.C., seconded for duty as Commandant, Desert Mounted Corps Rest Camp, Port Said. Dated 15th May, 1918.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 72, of 19th June, 1919, relating to Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. S. Fossett, for the words “Dated 18th January, 1919,” read “Dated 1st January, 1919.”

OTAGO MOUNTED RIFLES.

Lieutenant E. R. Wells, M.C., ceases to be seconded for special service. Dated 28th January, 1919.

N.Z. FIELD ARTILLERY.

Major R. Miles, D.S.O., M.C., R.N.Z.A., returning to New Zealand, relinquishes the appointment of Brigade Major. Dated 6th March, 1919.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. F. Vial, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 3rd Brigade. Dated 3rd March, 1919.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. Mayer, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 2nd Brigade. Dated 4th March, 1919.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. J. Flett, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, 1st Brigade, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 10th March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. G. Anderson, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Adjutant, D.A.C., and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 4th March, 1919.

N.Z. ENGINEERS.

Field Companies.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. S. Rae, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 11th March, 1919.

AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

Captain C. H. Booth, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, “B” Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford. Dated 1st April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) S. O. Clark, M.C., to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 13th April, 1919.

Captain (temp. Major) C. Ingram, M.C., returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the temporary rank of Major. Dated 11th February, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) N. McL. Carr, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of Quartermaster, 1st Battalion, and the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 4th March, 1919.

CANTERBURY REGIMENT.

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) R. Young, C.M.G., D.S.O., to Command “A” Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling, vice Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) A. E. Stewart, D.S.O., returning to New Zealand for demobilization. Dated 10th April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant T. S. West to be Quartermaster, “B” Group, N.Z.E.F., Codford, vice Captain C. H. Booth, Auckland Regiment, returning to New Zealand for demobilization, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 1st April, 1919.

Captain (temp. Major) P. A. Keddell ceases to be seconded for duty as Commandant, XXII Corps Reception Camp, but retains the temporary rank of Major. Dated 5th April, 1919.

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

2nd Lieutenant F. Cameron.

2nd Lieutenant R. S. de R. Harman.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 74, of 26th June, 1919, relating to Lieutenant G. T. Weston, for the words “Dated 7th March, 1919,” read “Dated 27th March, 1919.”

OTAGO REGIMENT.

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

2nd Lieutenant J. W. Ellis, M.C. Dated 25th March, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant J. E. Stokes. Dated 13th April, 1919.

Captain W. F. Tracy, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Major whilst holding the appointment of O.C., transport s.s. “Paparoa.” Dated 1st April, 1919.

WELLINGTON REGIMENT.

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

Captain F. C. Chaytor. Dated 7th April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant M. J. Bell. Dated 9th April, 1919.

Captain (temp. Major) A. S. Muir, owing to demobilization, relinquishes the appointment of D.A.Q.M.G., N.Z. Division. Dated 25th March, 1919.

Lieutenant N. A. Arthur ceases to be seconded for duty with the Royal Air Force. Dated 4th April, 1919.

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

2nd Lieutenant G. R. Cowie.

2nd Lieutenant D. Howden.

2nd Lieutenant R. Sunderland.

N.Z. RIFLE BRIGADE.

2nd Lieutenant L. C. L. Averill, M.C., discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 27th March, 1919.

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier-General) A. E. Stewart, D.S.O., returning to New Zealand for demobilization, relinquishes the command of “A” Group, N.Z.E.F., Sling. Dated 10th April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant W. D. Revington ceases to be seconded for duty with the Department of Aircraft Production, Ministry of Munitions. Dated 1st April, 1919.

The undermentioned are appointed Grade I Instructors under the N.Z.E.F. Education Department:—

Lieutenant T. W. Bell. Dated 1st April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant F. F. Bennett. Dated 4th February, 1919.

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

2nd Lieutenant A. L. Bailey. Dated 31st January, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant C. H. Adams. Dated 13th April, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant F. J. Soler. Dated 13th April, 1919.

The undermentioned are granted the temporary rank of Captain:—

Lieutenant H. R. H. Chalmers, vice Lieutenant J. H. Irvine. Dated 26th December, 1918.

Lieutenant R. G. Ridling, whilst holding the appointment of Education Officer, N.Z.R.B. Reserve Depot. Dated 10th March, 1919.

Lieutenant A. F. T. Munro, whilst holding the appointment of Adjutant, N.Z.R.B. Battalion, to date 28th January, 1919, and relinquishes the temporary rank on ceasing to be so employed. Dated 25th March, 1919.

N.Z. RAROTONGAN COMPANY.

2nd Lieutenant B. Gibbons to be Lieutenant, under provisions of N.Z.E.F. Regulation 13. Dated 31st January, 1919.

N.Z. MACHINE-GUN CORPS.

Mounted Section.

Lieutenant C. R. M. Gorringe is granted the temporary rank of Captain, vice Captain R. F. Mackenzie, returning to New Zealand for demobilization. Dated 17th February, 1919.

Infantry Section.

2nd Lieutenant T. M. Thompson, discharged in England, is struck off the strength of the N.Z.E.F. Dated 14th April, 1919.

Major J. M. Rose, M.C., N.Z.S.C., to be O.C., “E” Group, N.Z.E.F., Hornchurch. Dated 8th April, 1919.