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J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-18-03-19 on 1 March 1912. Downloaded from JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. (torps 1Rews. MARCH, 1912. ARMY MEDICAL SERYICE. ESTABLISHMENTS. Royal Army Medical College, Major Rarold B. Fawcus, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, to be an Assistant Professor, vice Major C. F. Wanhill, whose tenure of that appointment has expired, dated January 1,1912. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Supernumerary Lieutenant-Colonel Charles C. Reilly is restored to the establishment, vice R. C. Thurston, C.M.G., supernumerary, dated December 20, 1911. Protected by copyright. The undermentioned Majors to be Lieutenant-Colonels: Stephen F. Clark, M.B., vice T. W. O'H. Hamilton, C.M.G., M.B., retired, dated November 4,1911. Edward M. Hassard, vice W. W. Pike, D.S.O., M.B., promoted, dated November 9, 1911. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Sir William B. Leishman, Kt., F.R.S., M.B., vice J. M. Irwin, promoted, dated December 11, 1911. James Thomson, M.B., vice Sir W. B. Leish man, Kt., F.R.S., M.B., Supernumerary, dated December 11, 1911. Gerald T. Rawnsley, vice F. S. Reuston, C.M.G., retired, dated January 22, 1912. Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel A. P. Blenkinsop, vice G. T. Rawnsley, Supernumerary, dated January 22, 1912. Robert J. Copeland, M.B., vice Robert G. Hanley, deceased, dated January 30, 1912. John Girvin, vice F. P. Nichols, M.B., retired, dated February 9, 1912. The undermentioned Captains to be Majors: dated January 25, 1912. William L. Baker, Frederick W. Cotton, Frank M. Parry, M.B., Bertram R. Dennis, M.B., William J. P. Adye-Curran, John Powell, M.B., William Bennett, M.B., Thomas Biggam, M.B., Basil S. Bartlett, Dermot O. Hyde, M.B., Albert E. Hamerton, D.S.O., George J. Roughton, John- G. Churton, Arthur D. Waring, M.B., Alfred F. Weston, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ James Dorgan, M.B., Charles H. Furnivall, aud FitzGerald G. FitzGerald. The undermentioned Officers are placed on retired pay: Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick S. Heuston, C.M.G., dated January 22, 1912. Major Ernest C. Anderson, D.S.O., dated January 30, 1912. Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick P. Nichols, M.B., dated February 9, 1912. Lieutenant-ColOnel Heuston entered the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Department, on February 2, 1884; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, on February 2, 1896; Lieutenaut-Colonel,. Royal Army Medical Corps, on February 2, 1904, and L~eutenant-Colonel with increased pay on July 2, 1910. He was seconded for service under the Chinese Government from February 4, 1894, to January 31, 1898 ; and also whilst Surgeon and Physician for the Royal Infirmary, Kilmainham, from October 1, 1902, to September 30, 1907. Ris war service is: Razara .Expedition, 1888 -Medal with clasp. South African War, 1899-1902-Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso. Operatious of January 17 to 24, 1900, and action at Spion Kop. Operations of February 5 to 7, 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz. Operatious on Tugela on September 30, 2021 by guest. Heights (February 14 to 27, 1900), and action at Pieter's Hill. Operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including action ;1t Laings Nek (June 6 to 9). Despatches, London Gazette, February 8, 1901 (Sir R. R. Buller, March 30 to November 9, 1900), and London Gazette, April 16, 1901. Queen's medal with six clasps. King's medal with two clasps. C. M. G. The Emperor of China conferred upon him the Insignia of the Imperial Order of the Double Dragon (Third Class) in recognition of his services to the wounded during the war between China and Japan. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-18-03-19 on 1 March 1912. Downloaded from 58 Major Anderson entered the Service as a Surgeon.Lieutenant, Medical Staff, on January 30, 1892; became Surgeon-Oaptain, Army Medical Staff, on January 30, 1895, and Major, Royal Army Medical Oorps, on January 30, 1904. His war service is: South African War, 1899·1902-Relief of Kimberley. Operations in the Orange Free State, February to May, 1900, including operations at Paardeberg, February 17 to 26, actions at Poplar Grove and Dreifontein. Despatches, London Gazette, February 8, 1901. Queen's medal with four clasps. King's medal witb two clasps. D.S.O. Lieutenant-Oolonel Nichols entered the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Depart ment, on July 30, 1881; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, on July 30, 1893 ; Lieutenant-Oolonel, Royal Army Medical Oorps, on July 30, 1901, and Lieutenant Oolonel with increased pay on September 18, 1907. Major Arthur E. Thorp retires receiving a gratuity, dated January 20, 1912. He entered the Service as a Lieutenant, Royal Army Medical Oorps, on July 27, 1898; became Oaptain, July 27,1901, and Major, April 27, 1910. Oaptain Oarlisle Kelly is placed temporarily on the half· pay list on account of ill health, dated January 5; 1912. Oaptain Herbert O. M. Beadnell, from the half· pay list, is restored to the establishment, dated January 17, 1912. Lieutenant James R. Hill, M.B., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers under the provisions of Article 632, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion, 1909, dated January 30, 1912. Lieutenant Thomas A. Weston, from the seconded list, is restored to the establishment, dated December 1, 1911. The undermentioned I,ieutenants are confirmed in their rank: Hugh G. Monteith, John S. Levack, M.B.,. Tom O. ,R. Archer, Basil H. H. Spence, M.B., Edward S. Calthrop, M.B., Robert Davidson, M.B., Herbert S. Blackmore, James M. Elliott, M.B., Douglas W. Bruce, M.B., Richard T. Vivian, Edward G. H. Cowen, M.B., Leonard Buckley, M.B., William L. Webster, M.B., Stanley P. Sykes, lYI.B., Henry J. G. Wells, Protected by copyright. M.B., Ernest C. Deane, Frank S. Tamplin, Ivor R. Hudleston, WilliamStewart,M.B., Alexander G. J. MacIlwaine, and Arthur S. Heale. The undermentioned Quartermasters arid Honorary Lieutenants are granted the hOliorary rank of Oaptain: John Gillman, Royal Army Medical Corps, dated January 11, 1912. Thomas Francis Cope, Royal Army Medical Oorps, dated January 11, 1912. MEMORANDUM,-Surgeon.General Arthur T. Sloggett" O.B., C.M.G., to be an Honorary Surgeon to the King, vice Surgeon. General Sir F. W. Trevor, K.C.S.L, C.B., M.B., who has been placed on retired pay, dated January 1, 1912. Colonel William G. Macpherson, C.M.G., M.B., to be an Honorary Physician to the King, vice Surgeon-General Sir J. A. Woolfryes, K.C.B., C.M.G., deceased, dated January 13, 1912. Lieutenant-Colonel Oharles H. Melville, M.B., R.A.M.C., to be Brevet-Oolonel. Dated February 24, 1912. HIGHER RATE OF PAY.-Lieutenant·Colonels R. H. Hall, G. Cree, and S. C. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Philson have been selected for the higher rate of pay under Article 317, Royal Warrant. ARRIVALS HOME FOR DUTY.-From India, on January 17: Major J. Hennessy, Captains M. Reane, and O. F. White; on February 1: Lieutenant·Oolonel W. A. Morris, Captains R. E. Humfrey, \V. Benson, and W. C. Nimmo. From Mauritius, on January 21: Major P. Mackessack, Captain G. B. Edwards. From Hong Kong, on January 21: Captain W. J. E. Bell. From South Africa, on January 21: Captain E. T. Potts. From Jamaica, on January 22: Major F. G. Richards. From Bermuda, on February 2: Major P. H. Falkner, Captain J. A. B. Sim. ARRIVALS HOME ON LEAVE.-Oaptains C. M. Drew, P. S. Stewart, and H. L. Howell. TRANSFERS.-Major J. J. W. Prescott, D.S.O., from the Northern to the Southern on September 30, 2021 by guest. Command. TRANSFERS TO THE HOME ESTABLISHMENT.-From South Africa, on February 22, Captain F. O. Sampson. From Malta, on March 22, Captain P. J. Marett. POSTINGS.-Captains F, C. Sampson and J. A. B. Sim to the Scottish Oommand. Major P. Mackessack, Oaptains W. O. Nimmo, M. Keane, P. J. Marett, to the Eastern Oommand. Major J. Hennessy, Oaptains C. F. White, G. B. Edwards, W. J. E. Bell, to the Southern Command. Major F. G. Richards, Captains R. E. Humfrey, W. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-18-03-19 on 1 March 1912. Downloaded from 59 Benson, E. T. Potts, to the Irish Command. Major P. H. Falkner, to the London District (temporarily). APPOINTMENTS.-Major P. Mackessack, to be a Sanitary Officer, Eastern Command. Captain C. E. Fleming, to be Specialist in Ophthalmology, South Africa. RETIRED PAY APPOINTMENTS.-Lieutemtnt-Colonel F. P. Nichols, Medical Charge at Bodmin. Major G. B. Russell, Medical Charge at Netheravon. ROSTER FOR SERVICE ABROAD.-Majors W. E. Hardy and F. W. Begbie have exchanged to higher positions on the roster with Majors'R. S. H. Fuhr, D.S.O., and E. T. F. Birrell respectively. EMBARKATIONS.-For India.-On January 27, Lieutenant-Colonel J. Donaldson, Majors L. Way and C. S. Smith, Captain H. T. Stack, Lieutenants S. S. Dykes and C. T. V. Benson. On February 14, Lieutenant-Colonel C. C. Reilly, Major F. J. W. Porter, D.S.O., Major A. A. Seeds, Captain A. W. Sampey, Lieutenant W. H. O'Riordan. For Egypt.-On January 27, Captain T. J. Potter. For South Africa.-On January 31, Major C. H. Straton, Captain J. P. J. Murphy, Lieutenants G. P. Taylor, H. R. Edwards, R. M. Davies, and R. C. G. M. Kinhead. F01' West Africa.-On February 3, Major B. B. Burke, Captains G. B. Baillie and H.