Lieutenant H. J. Hayman, and is reposted to the 2nd N.Z.
Armoured Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st October, 1942. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant S. S. Hall, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the
Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant R. A. Fuller, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the
Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant J. F Scarrott, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant S. S. Watson, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st August, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant R. H. Cameron, and is reposted to The Wellington
West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 30th November, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant W. H. Palmer, and is reposted to The Ruahine
Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority
from 1st December, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant W. O. Harvey, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 8th March, 1944. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant D. H. Hardwick, and is reposted to the 3rd N.Z.
Armoured Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 7th April, 1942. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Lieutenant R. B. Waddington, and is reposted to The N.Z.
Scottish Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 9th April, 1943. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Lieutenant E. Goodman, and is reposted to The Nelson, Marl-
borough, and West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of
Lieutenant, with seniority from 5th February, 1942. Dated 28th
May, 1944.

Lieutenant D. G. Russell, and is reposted to The Nelson,
Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank
of *Lieutenant, with seniority from 5th February, 1942. Dated
28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant C. F. Harvey, and is reposted to The Southland
Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority
from 21st May, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant L. L. Thompson, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted
to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant,
with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant T. C. I. Wilson, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant A. G. Robinson, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant I. G. Dudding, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant R. S. Crotty, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the
Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant W. B. Myhre, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to
the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 18th August, 1943. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant T. H. Christophers, N.Z. Artillery, and is
reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of 2nd
Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1942. Dated 22nd
May, 1944.

Charge Sister M. E. Bakewell, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and
is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Charge Sister,
with seniority from 1st March, 1943. Dated 9th May, 1944.

Charge Sister G. E. Kemptthorne, N.Z. Army Nursing Service,
and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Charge
Sister, with seniority from 1st March, 1943. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Sister M. E. Reader, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted
to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from
1st August, 1940. Dated 28th February, 1943.

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

Hon. Lieutenant-Colonel T. D. J. Leech, and is posted to the
Territorial Force. Dated 16th May, 1944.

Major A. G. Steele, and is posted to The Auckland Regiment
(Countess of Ranfurly's Own) with the temporary rank of Major,
with seniority from 1st December, 1943. Dated 23rd May. 1944.

Major J. H. Tiffen, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers,
Supplementary List. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Captain A. B. Watt, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated
20th May, 1944.

Captain A. J. Robertson, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 24th May, 1944.

Captain W. M. Fisher, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated
27th May, 1944.

Lieutenant H. W. Neal, and is posted to the Retired List with
the rank of Captain. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Captain E. M. Oswald, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers,
Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) W. R. Lowther, and is posted to
The Otago Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 30th November, 1941. Dated 9th May, 1944.

Lieutenant C. J. Edwards, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary
Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant W. J. McNeight, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant G. R. Black, and is reposted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant E. C. Chandler, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

Lieutenant H. J. B. Coe, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers,
Supplementary List. Dated 27th May, 1944.

Lieutenant S. G. A. Joll, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary
Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 27th May,
1944.

Lieutenant J. A. Anderson, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant L. McKinlay, and is posted to the Retired List.
Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant H. E. Holmes, and is reposted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant K. W. Reid, and is reposted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Lieutenant J. F. G. Anderson, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 29th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant H. Taylor, and is posted to the Retired List.
Dated 12th February, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant L. E. I. McKinnon, and is posted to The Waikato
Regiment with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority
from 21st May, 1943. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant W. A. Norman, and is posted to the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant M. P. Kyne, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant W. R. Binns, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant N. McGaffin, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant H. F. H. Daw, and is posted to the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant F. F. Reading, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant R. M. Carroll, and is posted to the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant F. Willis, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant F. W. P. McHugh, and is posted to the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant J. H. K. Woodhouse, and is posted to the
Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant A. M. Quill, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

2nd Lieutenant T. C. Fraser, and is posted to the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th May, 1944.

Mr. R. J. Wardlaw, Y.M.C.A. Dated 27th May, 1944.

HOME GUARD

Temp. Lieutenant R. D. Neale relinquishes his commission on
appointment to the Territorial Force. Dated 4th December, 1943.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments and Promotions of Officers of the Royal New Zealand
Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 9th June, 1944.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to
approve the following appointments and promotions of
officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force :-

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointments

The undermentioned are granted temporary commissions in the
rank of Pilot Officer :-

As Pilots--

Dated 23rd December, 1943--
NZ 414639 Flight Sergeant James Russell KINGAN.

Dated 11th March, 1944-
NZ 4310157 Flight Sergeant Ian Robertson WEIR.

Dated 13th March, 1944--
NZ 411346 Warrant Officer George Collingwood FORREST.

Dated 7th April, 1944--
NZ 411490 Warrant Officer Cedric Don YOUNG.

Dated 13th April, 1944-
NZ 415677 Flight Sergeant Robert Arthur AUBREY.

As Navigators-

Dated 3rd March, 1944-
NZ 413854 Flight Sergeant Ernest Mervyn INGPEN.

Dated 29th March, 1944-
NZ 416587 Flight Sergeant Llewellyn Selwyn SMITH.

As Wireless Operator/Air Gunners-

Dated 5th May, 1944-
NZ 427478 Sergeant Desmond Charles HOLLAND.

NZ 426216 Sergeant Rex Howard EMBLING.

Dated 19th May, 1944-
NZ 4212813 Sergeant Thomas William BRAITHWAITE.

NZ 422514 Sergeant Edwin Brian MEACHEN.

NZ 4212832 Sergeant Thomas Lindsay FORMAN.

NZ 4215845 Sergeant Cyril Willis BREWER.

NZ 431915 Sergeant Peter Arnott TACON.

NZ 4215193 Sergeant Meihana Mason McDONALD.