Oct. 9.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3197

GRANTS OF TEMPORARY RANK.

2nd N.Z. Divisional Cavalry.

Captain R. R. Atkinson is granted the temporary rank of Major while commanding a Squadron. Dated 27th June, 1941.

Lieutenant J. H. Sutherland, M.C., is granted the temporary rank of Captain while on Headquarters of Long-range Desert Group, and remains seconded. Dated 1st July, 1941.

N.Z. Artillery.

2nd Lieutenant P. McIntyre is granted the temporary rank of Captain while employed as Official War Artist, and remains seconded. Dated 9th July, 1941.

Infantry.

18th, 21st, 24th, and 31st (Auckland) Battalions.

Lieutenant F. J. Trolove is granted the temporary rank of Captain while second in command of a Company. Dated 16th June, 1941.

Lieutenant C. A. Ferguson is granted the temporary rank of Captain while second in command of a Company. Dated 16th June, 1941.

19th, 22nd, 25th, and 32nd (Wellington) Battalions.

Major C. A. D'A. Blackburn is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel while in command of a Battalion. Dated 16th April, 1941.

Captain C. L. Pleasants is granted the temporary rank of Major, vice Major R. K. Gordon, posted as missing. Dated 28th April, 1941.

20th, 23rd, 26th, and 33rd (Canterbury-Otago) Battalions.

Major D. F. Leckie is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel while in command of a Battalion. Dated 18th June, 1941.

Captain C. C. W. Watson is granted the temporary rank of Major to complete establishment. Dated 16th June, 1941.

Lieutenant B. L. Bassett is granted the temporary rank of Captain to complete establishment. Dated 17th June, 1941.

Lieutenant G. A. T. Rhodes is granted the temporary rank of Captain while Adjutant of a Battalion. Dated 24th June, 1941.

Lieutenant A. F. G. McGregor is granted the temporary rank of Captain while holding the appointment of Brigade Transport Officer. Dated 16th June, 1941.

N.Z. Ordnance Corps.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. D. Pollock, M.B.E., is granted the temporary rank of Major while in command of Divisional Ordnance Workshop. Dated 28th June, 1941.

TEMPORARY RANK RELINQUISHED.

19th, 22nd, 25th, and 32nd (Wellington) Battalions.

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) C. A. D'A. Blackburn relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 11th June, 1941.

APPOINTMENT TO A COMMISSION.

N.Z. Army Service Corps.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1st July, 1941:—

4444 Lawrence Hamilton Browne, D.C.M.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, and Relinquishments of Temporary Rank of Officers on Active Service with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force Overseas.

Army Department,
Wellington, 2nd October, 1941.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, and relinquishments of temporary rank of officers on active service with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force overseas, vide List No. 37:—

APPOINTMENTS.

Commands and Staff.

Major A. R. Cockerell, D.S.O., 20th (Canterbury-Otago) Battalion, relinquishes the appointment of General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade, Headquarters, Maadi Camp, and remains seconded. Dated 25th August, 1941.

Major E. R. Harford, 2nd N.Z. Divisional Cavalry, relinquishes command of Divisional Cavalry Squadron, Composite Training Depot, is appointed second in command, Composite Training Depot, and remains seconded. Dated 26th August, 1941.

Major R. W. Sharp, 7th Anti-tank Regiment, N.Z. Artillery, is appointed to command the Artillery Training Depot temporarily. Dated 9th August, 1941.

Major J. M. A. Samson, 26th (Canterbury-Otago) Battalion, relinquishes the appointment of second in command of the Battalion, is appointed General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade, Headquarters, Maadi Camp, and is seconded. Dated 25th August, 1941.

Major B. J. Mathewson, 20th (Canterbury-Otago) Battalion, relinquishes the appointment of Officer Commanding, 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force Rest Camp, is appointed second in command, 26th (Canterbury-Otago) Battalion, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 29th August, 1941.

Major R. L. McGaffin, 27th (Machine Gun) Battalion, relinquishes the appointment of second in command, Composite Training Depot, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 16th August, 1941.

Major S. J. Kelly, Southern Infantry Training Depot, is appointed to command 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force Rest Camp, and is seconded. Dated 29th August, 1941.

Captain H. H. Parata, 27th (Machine Gun) Battalion, relinquishes the appointment of Transport Officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and ceases to be seconded. Dated 16th August, 1941.

Captain D. J. Robertson, 6th Field Regiment, N.Z. Artillery, is seconded for special duty with General Headquarters, Middle East Forces. Dated 11th August, 1941.

Lieutenant D. J. Parsons, 27th (Machine Gun) Battalion, is appointed Transport Officer, 4th N.Z. Infantry Brigade, and is seconded. Dated 24th August, 1941.

PROMOTIONS.

N.Z. Engineers.

Captain (temp. Major) M. S. Carrie to be Major to complete establishment. Dated 1st July, 1941.

Captain (temp. Major) H. S. C. Woolcott to be Major to complete establishment. Dated 1st July, 1941.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. C. Pemberton to be Captain to complete establishment. Dated 19th August, 1941.

Infantry.

18th (Auckland) Battalion and Northern Infantry Training Depot.

Captain T. V. Fitzpatrick to be Major to complete establishment. Dated 25th August, 1941.

2nd Lieutenant W. K. Henton to be Lieutenant. Dated 19th July, 1941.

23rd (Canterbury-Otago) Battalion.

Captain I. D. Manson to be Major to complete establishment. Dated 18th August, 1941.

N.Z. Medical Corps.

Captain (temp. Major) M. K. Gray, M.B., Ch.B., to be Major to complete establishment. Dated 18th August, 1941.

N.Z. Dental Corps.

Major J. F. Fuller, B.D.S., to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 28th July, 1941.

GRANTS OF TEMPORARY RANK.

2nd N.Z. Divisional Cavalry.

Captain J. H. Garland is granted the temporary rank of Major while commanding a Squadron. Dated 21st August, 1941.

Captain I. L. Bonifant is granted the temporary rank of Major while commanding a Squadron. Dated 21st August, 1941.

Lieutenant R. B. McQueen is granted the temporary rank of Captain while commanding Headquarters Squadron. Dated 21st August, 1941.

N.Z. Artillery.

Captain J. A. Bretherton is granted the temporary rank of Major to complete establishment. Dated 26th August, 1941.

Lieutenant R. H. Dyson is granted the temporary rank of Captain while acting as Adjutant, 4th Field Regiment. Dated 25th August, 1941.

Infantry.

24th (Auckland) Battalion.

Lieutenant J. Beesley is granted the temporary rank of Captain to complete establishment. Dated 20th August, 1941.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant and Acting Captain) J. A. Carroll is granted the temporary rank of Captain while carrying out instructional duties at Middle East Training School. Dated 27th August, 1941.