Oct. 26] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1283

PROMOTIONS
N.Z. Artillery

Lieutenant W. G. Dixon to be temp. Captain. Dated 10th August, 1944.

N.Z. Infantry

Captain W. H. Haslett to be temp. Major. Dated 7th September, 1944.

CORRIGENDUM
N.Z. Labour Corps

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 78, dated 7th September, 1944, relative to the seniority of Lieutenant F. A. Bremner, for “1st August, 1944,” substitute “1st August, 1943.”

2ND N.Z. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN PACIFIC
PROMOTION
N.Z. Medical Corps

Lieutenant A. N. Talbot to be Captain. Dated 14th September, 1944.

VARIATIONS IN RANK
N.Z. Army Service Corps

Captain R. W. K. Ainge relinquishes the rank of Captain and assumes the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Army Nursing Service

The undermentioned Charge Sisters relinquish the rank of Charge Sister and assume the rank of Sister :—
J. V. Cupples. G. L. Hammond. E. J. Wilson.
N. Hickey. M. F. Vipond.
Dated 28th September, 1944

2ND N.Z. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (MIDDLE EAST): 13TH REINFORCEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS (TEMPORARY)

The undermentioned are seconded to the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force :—

N.Z. Artillery

Lieutenant D. M. Belton (N.Z. Staff Corps). Dated 16th August, 1944.

N.Z. Engineers

Lieutenant K. C. Fenton (N.Z. Staff Corps). Dated 16th August, 1944.

N.Z. Signals

Lieutenant C. C. Boyce (N.Z. Staff Corps). Dated 16th August, 1944.

N.Z. Infantry

Lieutenant H. B. Conway (N.Z. Staff Corps). Dated 16th August, 1944.

The undermentioned are seconded from the Territorial Force :—

N.Z. Medical Corps

Temp. Captain E. G. Gibbs, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Ed.), F.R.A.C.S. Dated 22nd September, 1944.
Lieutenant G. J. Taine, M.B., Ch.B. Dated 18th September, 1944.
Lieutenant G. Townsend, M.B., Ch.B. Dated 18th September, 1944.

N.Z. Dental Corps

Temp. Captain H. H. Bramwell, B.D.S. Dated 20th September, 1944.

APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTANTIVE)

The undermentioned are reposted to the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force for duty on a transport :—
Temp. Major R. J. Knox (N.Z. Temporary Staff). Dated 23rd September, 1944.
Rev. P.L. Aldridge, Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 23rd September, 1944.

The undermentioned is seconded to the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force for duty on a transport :—
Temp. Lieutenant L. M. Myers (N.Z. Temporary Staff), and is granted the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 23rd September, 1944.

The undermentioned are reposted to the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force :—

N.Z. Artillery—Reinforcements

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. D. McKerchar. Dated 23rd September, 1944.

N.Z. Infantry—Reinforcements

Captain R. E. Agar. Dated 15th September, 1944.

N.Z. Army Education and Welfare Services—Reinforcements

Lieutenant R. C. Te Punga. Dated 19th September, 1944.

The undermentioned temporary appointments are confirmed :—

N.Z. Artillery—Reinforcements

Lieutenant D. M. Belton. Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Engineers—Reinforcements

Lieutenant K. C. Fenton. Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Divisional Signals—Reinforcements

Lieutenant C. C. Boyce. Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Infantry—Reinforcements

Lieutenant H. B. Conway. Dated 23rd September, 1944.

N.Z. Medical Corps—Reinforcements

Captain E. G. Gibbs. Dated 29th September, 1944.
Lieutenant G. J. Taine (with effect from 23rd May, 1944).
Lieutenant G. Townsend (with effect from 17th July, 1944).
Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Dental Corps—Reinforcements

Captain H. H. Bramwell. Dated 28th September, 1944.

The undermentioned are seconded from the Territorial Force :—

N.Z. Army Nursing Service—Reinforcements

Sisters—
M. I. G. Clarke. M. E. McIntosh. P. M. Rolls.
Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Chaplains Department—Reinforcements

Rev. M. A. Bennett, Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 28th September, 1944.

N.Z. Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps—Reinforcements

Junior Commander M. Martin. Dated 28th September, 1944.

Y.M.C.A.

W. N. Grieve, Esq. Dated 28th September, 1944.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Promotions and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces

Army Department,
Wellington, 24th October, 1944.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following promotions and retirements of officers of the New Zealand Military Forces :—

N.Z. STAFF CORPS

Colonel C. G. Powles, C.M.G., D.S.O., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 13th October, 1944.

TERRITORIAL FORCE

N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS

2nd N.Z. Armoured Regiment

Temp. Lieutenant J. L. Bellerby is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11th August, 1942.
Hon. Lieutenant A. Wood, Bandmaster, is posted to the Retired List. Dated 7th June, 1944.

N.Z. ARTILLERY

Temp. Lieutenant O. A. Dryland to be temp. Captain. Dated 1st September, 1944.

N.Z. INFANTRY

The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own),

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant A. J. Postles to be temp. Lieutenant, and remains seconded. Dated 17th June, 1944.

The Hauraki Regiment

Temp. Major N. W. Steele is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Major. Dated 11th October, 1944.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) K. D. Page is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 5th October, 1944.

The North Auckland Regiment

Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. Hemphill is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th October, 1944.

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own)

Temp. Lieutenant R. H. Nicholl to be temp. Captain. Dated 23rd August, 1944.

N.Z. ORDNANCE CORPS

Temp. Lieutenant B. G. M. Canning to be temp. Captain, and remains seconded. Dated 11th October, 1944.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE

Sister B. Dewes is posted to the Retired List. Dated 10th October, 1944.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

The Wellington West Coast Regiment

Lieutenant O. H. Burford relinquishes his appointment as temp. Captain in the N.Z. Temporary Staff, and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 26th October, 1944.

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

Lieutenant-Colonel J. Conolly, D.S.O., and is reposted to The Hauraki Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 20th February, 1943. Dated 13th October, 1944.

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