JAN. 11.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 21

Captain H. A. Wernham, from the Reserve of Officers, to be Captain, with seniority from 29th June, 1935, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 13th December, 1939.

Captain C. W. H. Ronaldson, from the Reserve of Officers, The Canterbury Regiment, to be Captain, with seniority from 12th March, 1937, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 14th December, 1939.

THE NORTH AUCKLAND REGIMENT.

2nd Lieutenant R. M. Harding, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 1st October, 1939.

THE WAIKATO REGIMENT.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants and are posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1st October, 1939 :—

Allan Clifton Beachen.

Denis Frederick Phillips.

THE OTAGO REGIMENT.

Captain T. C. Williams, from the Reserve of Officers, to be Captain, and is attached to the N.Z. Army Service Corps. Dated 9th December, 1939.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Captain T. C. Williams, The Otago Regiment, is attached under the provisions of paragraph 141, Regulations for the New Zealand Military Forces, 1937, and is posted to the 3rd Composite Company. Dated 9th December, 1939.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend Ervin Peter Young Simpson to be Chaplain 4th Class (Baptist), Area 11. Dated 12th December, 1939.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the N.Z. Military Forces.

Army Department,
Wellington, 22nd December, 1939.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations, and retirements of officers of the New Zealand Military Forces :—

STAFF.

Captain D. Nicol, M.B.E., N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, relinquishes the appointment of District Ordnance Officer, Southern Military District, Burnham, and is appointed District Ordnance Officer, Central Military District, Main Ordnance Depot, Trentham. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

N.Z. STAFF CORPS.

Captain E. L. G. Bown is granted the temporary rank of Major. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

REGIMENT OF ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY.

Lieutenant H. E. Gilbert is granted the acting rank of Captain. Dated 14th November, 1939.

N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS.

Captain H. E. Erridge is granted the temporary rank of Major and is posted for duty at Army Headquarters, Wellington. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

N.Z. PERMANENT STAFF.

Hon. Lieutenant J. W. Fletcher to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 1st December, 1939.

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF.

Major F. Cameron, D.S.O., M.B., Ch.B., Reserve of Officers, N.Z. Medical Corps, relinquishes the appointment of Camp Medical Officer, Burnham. Dated 26th November, 1939.

Major and Quartermaster H. S. Harrison, Reserve of Officers, The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own), to be Captain and is appointed Camp Quartermaster, Mobilization Camp, Papakura. Dated 14th November, 1939.

Captain A. C. Trousdale relinquishes his appointment in the N.Z. Temporary Staff on appointment to the Special Force. Dated 1st November, 1939.

Captain H. P. Conyers-Brown (late Indian Army) to be Captain, and is appointed Assistant Area Officer, No. 1 Area, Auckland. Dated 13th November, 1939.

Major G. R. Blackett, M.C., Retired List, to be Captain, and is appointed Assistant Area Officer, No. 1 Area, Auckland. Dated 29th November, 1939.

Frederick Charles Gleeson, M.M., to be 2nd Lieutenant (temporary Captain), and is appointed Technical Advisor for M.T., Northern Military District. Dated 20th November, 1939.

Captain J. E. Buckland resigns his commission. Dated 7th December, 1939.

Captain P. V. Williams resigns his commission. Dated 7th December, 1939.

Hon. Captain G. L. Buckley, V.D., 1st Artillery Brigade Group, to be Captain, and is appointed Camp Bandmaster, Papakura Military Camp. Dated 11th November, 1939.

Captain S. Hardy, 5th Field Battery, N.Z.A., to be Captain, and is appointed General Staff Officer, 3rd Grade (Intelligence), Army Headquarters, Wellington. Dated 11th December, 1939.

Lieutenant C. R. Cameron, Retired List, to be Lieutenant, and is appointed Transport Officer and Adjutant, 1st Composite Company, N.Z. Army Service Corps, Auckland. Dated 4th December, 1939.

Oliver Avis to be Lieutenant (temporary Captain), and is appointed Ordnance Officer (Clothing), Main Ordnance Depot, Trentham. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

Charles James Johnston Storie to be Lieutenant (temporary Captain), and is appointed District Ordnance Officer, Southern Military District, Burnham. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

Allen Dudley Leighton to be Lieutenant, and is appointed Ordnance Officer (Provision), Main Ordnance Depot, Trentham. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

Alfred Abel Barwick to be Lieutenant, and is appointed Assistant District Ordnance Officer, Southern Military District, Burnham. Dated 2nd December, 1939.

Kenneth Olaf John Anderson to be Lieutenant, and is appointed Assistant District Ordnance Officer, Northern Military District, Ngaruawahia. Dated 5th December, 1939.

THE MANAWATU MOUNTED RIFLES.

Lieutenant J. M. Andrew is transferred to the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own). Dated 7th December, 1939.

REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY.

Major K. W. Fraser, 13th Heavy Battery, to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 14th November, 1939.

The appointment of Lieutenant (on probation) E. Badger, 13th Heavy Battery, is confirmed.

Lieutenant E. Badger, 13th Heavy Battery, is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 14th November, 1939.

Lieutenant N. Le C. Squires ceases to be attached to the 3rd Cadet Battalion, The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) and is posted to the 13th Heavy Battery. Dated 2nd September, 1939.

Lieutenant N. Le C. Squires, 13th Heavy Battery, is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 14th November, 1939.

Lieutenant F. J. Cook, from the Reserve of Officers, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 19th October, 1938, and is posted to the 10th Field Battery. Dated 4th December, 1939.

2nd Lieutenant I. D. Bell ceases to be posted to the 10th Field Battery and is posted to the 23rd Heavy Battery. Dated 5th December, 1939.

Maxwell Bassett Trower to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is posted to the 2nd Medium Battery with seniority next below 2nd Lieutenant I. T. Y. Johnston. Dated 14th October, 1939.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (temporary) and are posted to the 2nd Medium Battery. Dated 4th November, 1939 :—

James Graham McClennan.

James Henry Lawton.