Despite the success of the Treasuries landings, Row was returned to New Zealand in December 1943, as part of Barrowclough's organisational strategy of replacing the older commanders within the 3rd Division with younger officers. Row's removal as commander of 8th Brigade came as a surprise to Halsey, who had established a good working relationship with him. He requested Barrowclough keep him informed of future changes in senior personnel in the 3rd Division. Row was rewarded for his leadership during the Battle of the Treasury Islands with a bar to his DSO. He was also awarded the United States Legion of Merit.
