FEB. 24] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 191

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Rev. F. H. Buck, M.C., Chaplain, 3rd Class (Acting-Chaplain, 2nd Class), is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Chaplain, 2nd Class. Dated 12th February, 1944.

The Rev. Henry George Bowyer to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England). Dated 29th January, 1944.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant R. E. Jones to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 27th January, 1944.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS

Temp. Major A. A. Macdonald, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.), is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Major. Dated 6th November, 1943.

The undermentioned temp. 2nd Lieutenants to be temp. Lieutenants:—

G. C. Abbott, Optician. Dated 10th January, 1944.

H. B. Prince, Stretcher-bearer Officer. Dated 27th January, 1944.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant P. D. Nathan, M.B., Ch.B., to be Lieutenant. Dated 18th January, 1944.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 5, dated 3rd February, 1944, relative to the promotion of temp. 2nd Lieutenant E. K. Macleod, M.B., Ch.B., for “Dated 31st August, 1943”, substitute “Dated 2nd August, 1943”.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 5, dated 3rd February, 1944, relative to the promotion of temp. 2nd Lieutenant C. A. Heaphy, M.B., Ch.B., for “Dated 31st August, 1943”, substitute “Dated 3rd August, 1943”.

N.Z. ORDNANCE CORPS

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant J. L. Willocks to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 15th December, 1943.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS

Subaltern E. Gray to be Junior Commander. Dated 11th January, 1944.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE

The undermentioned Sisters are posted to the Retired List:—

P. E. Curtis (née Donovan). H. M. Overton (née Bassett). Dated 25th September, 1943.

J. A. Prosser. Dated 27th November, 1943.

A. Van Opdorp (née Chapman). Dated 20th December, 1943.

M. I. Kay (née Cessford). Dated 25th December, 1943.

Sister M. Barber to be temp. Charge Sister whilst employed as Charge Sister at a Camp Hospital. Dated 17th January, 1944.

OFFICERS CEASING TO BE SECONDED TO THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Lieutenant-Colonel A. H. Sage, O.B.E., M.M., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st August, 1943.

Lieutenant-Colonel R. Fraser, and is reposted to The Otago Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 1st June, 1940. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Lieutenant-Colonel P. C. Davie, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P. (Edin.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.), N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 28th October, 1940. Dated 30th October, 1943.

Major J. Moore, and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own), with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 1st February, 1943. Dated 18th September, 1943.

Major A. A. Macdonald, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.), N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 1st January, 1942. Dated 6th November, 1943.

Major J. H. Hall-Kenney, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 12th October, 1941. Dated 27th November, 1943.

Captain (temp. Major) K. Rix-Trott, Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Territorial Force. Dated 6th January, 1944.

Captain (temp. Major) F. R. Husband, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 27th March, 1943. Dated 9th February, 1944.

Major J. V. M. Cauty, M.M., and is reposted to The North Auckland Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 4th November, 1942. Dated 13th February, 1944.

Captain E. V. Marriott, and is reposted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 2nd August, 1943.

Captain C. McManus, M.M., and is reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th December, 1943.

Temp. Captain C. W. Hargrave, and is reposted to The Waikato Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 1st January, 1943. Dated 1st January, 1943.

Captain W. S. G. Milne, and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own), with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 20th April, 1942. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Captain W. J. Crowther, M.M., and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own), with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 10th November, 1942. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. M. McDermott, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 15th September, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Captain J. H. Conly, and is reposted to The Hawke’s Bay Regiment with the rank of Captain, with seniority from 1st September, 1935. Dated 12th February, 1944.

Lieutenant R. G. Martin, and is reposted to The Hawke’s Bay Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 23rd December, 1942. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant D. G. Strachan, and is reposted to The Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 19th February, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant E. M. Fox, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant A. H. B. Lockett, and is reposted to The Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant O. A. D. Johnson, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant I. D. Page, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant F. Rogers, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant W. T. Jaggard, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Lieutenant R. R. Ballantyne, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 12th February, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant A. L. Wells, and is reposted to the Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 27th January, 1943. Dated 15th January, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant G. L. Campbell, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1943. Dated 26th November, 1943.

The Rev. F. H. Buck, M.C., Chaplain, 3rd Class (Acting-Chaplain, 2nd Class) (Church of England), N.Z. Chaplains Department, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 12th February, 1944.

The Rev. A. T. Kent, Chaplain, 4th Class (Methodist), N.Z. Chaplains Department, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 3rd February, 1944.

Sister H. M. Overton (née Bassett), N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Sister P. E. Curtis (née Donovan), N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Sister J. A. Prosser, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 27th November, 1943.

Sister A. Van Opdorp (née Chapman), N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 20th December, 1943.

Sister A. G. Gregory, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 25th December, 1943.

Sister M. I. Kay (née Cessford), N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force. Dated 25th December, 1943.

Sister M. Peake, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 13th May, 1941. Dated 15th January, 1944.

Sister M. Barber, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 9th May, 1941. Dated 17th January, 1944.

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Major H. L. Bowell, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Temp. Major W. Austin, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th December, 1943.

Major C. Biggs, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th December, 1943.

Captain J. M. B. Lockett, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th September, 1943.

Captain T. L. Macdonald, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Captain J. I. S. Rennie, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th September, 1943.

Captain A. M. Collier, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th December, 1943.

Captain D. W. E. Neligan, and resigns his commission. Dated 6th January, 1944.

Captain W. Holmes, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th February, 1944.

Temp. Captain R. M. Pringle, and resigns his commission. Dated 24th February, 1944.

Lieutenant H. J. S. W. Gilbertson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st August, 1943.

Lieutenant J. A. Barr, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st August, 1943.

Lieutenant T. W. N. Hurst, and relinquishes his commission on appointment to the Royal N.Z. Navy. Dated 22nd September, 1943.

Lieutenant H. S. Coupland, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 20th November, 1943.

Lieutenant J. D. Coogan, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th December, 1943.

Lieutenant J. H. Fullarton, and resigns his commission. Dated 6th January, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant J. L. Lawson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th September, 1943.