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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

The New Zealand Scottish Regiment.
Captain (temp. Major) E. J. Thomson, E.D., is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 1st August, 1945.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE
Sister (temp. Charge Sister) G. N. Kingsford is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Charge Sister. Dated 22nd June, 1945.

OFFICERS CEASING TO BE SECONDED TO THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Colonel W. B. Fisher, O.B.E., E.D., M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Colonel, with seniority from 10th August, 1944. Dated 27th July, 1945.
Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) E. J. Thomson, E.D., and is reposted to The N.Z. Scottish Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 29th August, 1939. Dated 1st August, 1945.
Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) L. A. Lincoln, Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 1st February, 1941. Dated 26th August, 1945.
Major C. N. D'Arcy, M.C., M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 1st October, 1944. Dated 19th July, 1945.
Major E. W. F. Harrop, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 7th February, 1942. Dated 2nd September, 1945.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. F. Latimer, and is reposted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 19th August, 1945.
Lieutenant R. Ferri, Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 27th January, 1944. Dated 11th August, 1944.
2nd Lieutenant J. H. Jackson, and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own) with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 13th June, 1942. Dated 24th August, 1945.
With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 22, dated 28th March, 1945, relative to Charge Sister G. N. Kingsford, for "Dated 18th March, 1945," substitute "Dated 22nd June, 1945."

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Colonel J. R. Boyd, C.B.E., M.C., M.D., M.R.C.P., F.R.A.C.P., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 25th August, 1945.
Major I. D. Thomson, M.B., Ch.B., and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11th June, 1945.
Major A. W. Douglas, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 19th July, 1945.
Major L. C. McCarthy, M.C., M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 24th July, 1945.
Major R. H. Dawson, M.B., Ch.B., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 26th July, 1945.
Major R. R. J. Jenkin, M.B.E., and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 27th August, 1945.
Captain O. P. Barnett, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st July, 1945.
Captain D. Chambers, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 6th August, 1945.
Captain M. P. Swainson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 16th August, 1945.
Captain E. Y. M. Hutchinson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 26th August, 1945.
Captain H. McLachlan, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 26th August, 1945.
Captain A. V. McKenzie, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 28th August, 1945.
Lieutenant R. E. J. Mawson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 14th August, 1945.
Lieutenant J. W. Howorth, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 24th August, 1945.
Lieutenant P. T. Watkinson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30th August, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant J. J. O'Leary, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th July, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant J. M. Norling, N.Z. Army Service Corps, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 22nd August, 1944. Dated 2nd August, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant A. Brooke-Taylor, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 23rd August, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant I. G. Hulme, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 24th August, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant B. J. Matson, M.M., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 24th August, 1945.
2nd Lieutenant E. M. Bennison, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 28th August, 1945.
2nd Subaltern M. G. Vivian, N.Z. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25th July, 1945.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

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Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, and Relinquishments of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Air Department,
Wellington, 1st September, 1945.
HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments, promotions, transfers, and relinquishments of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:-
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Appointments
As Pilots-
NZ 2465 John Sidney SHORTHOUSE, D.F.C., on relinquishing his commission in the Reserve of Air Force Officers (United Kingdom), is granted a temporary commission in the rank of Squadron Leader, with seniority as from 15th January, 1945. Dated 1st July, 1945.
NZ 2466 Eric George William SELBY, D.F.C., on relinquishing his commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, is granted a temporary commission in the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with seniority as from 30th November, 1944. Dated 1st July, 1945.
The undermentioned are granted temporary commissions in the rank of Pilot Officer:-
As Pilots-
Dated 6th June, 1945-
NZ 4213389 Warrant Officer Eric Dudley EDWARDS.
Dated 10th June, 1945-
NZ 428233 Warrant Officer Keith Victor DRUMMOND.
Dated 15th June, 1945-
NZ 42432 Warrant Officer Michael Collins McVEIGH.
NZ 421014 Warrant Officer Leslie James Sim BROWN, M.M.
Dated 27th June, 1945-
NZ 4212714 Warrant Officer William John WELLS.
Dated 3rd July, 1945-
NZ 4211818 Warrant Officer Charles Stewart PAGE.
As Air Bomber-
Dated 27th June, 1945-
NZ 4212582 Warrant Officer James Maurice LANGDON.
As Wireless Operator/Air Gunner-
Dated 7th March, 1945-
NZ 421309 Warrant Officer John Henry RIDDER.
Promotions
Flying Officer (Acting Flight Lieutenant) Arthur Hilary BRADLEY, D.F.M., to be Flight Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 23rd August, 1945.
The undermentioned Pilot Officers to be Flying Officers (temp.):-
Dated 17th July, 1945-
James Sedman CHISHOLM. John Edward Wood.
Dated 24th July, 1945: William John Francis KEEFE.
Dated 26th July, 1945: Vernon Alfred CLOUSTON.
Dated 27th July, 1945: Hamilton Morton ESDAILE.

Relinquishments
The undermentioned officers are permitted to relinquish their temporary commissions. Dated 1st July, 1945:-
Flight Lieutenant Stephen Teasdale GLOVER.
Flight Lieutenant Patrick Sinclair HUNTER.

Amendments
The notice appearing in the New Zealand Gazette No. 23, dated 5th April, 1945, page 368, under the heading "General Duties Branch - Appointments - As Navigators," relating to "NZ 4212751 Flight Sergeant John Edward GREEK," is amended to read "Dated 31st January, 1945."
The notice appearing in the New Zealand Gazette No. 43, dated 21st June, 1945, page 817, under the heading "General Duties Branch-Appointments-As Pilots," relating to "NZ 426229 Flight Sergeant Richard John URLICH," is amended to read "Dated 25th March, 1945."

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL DUTIES BRANCH
Promotion
Flying Officer (temp.) Ronald William BIGGAR to be Acting Flight Lieutenant (paid). Dated 9th August, 1945.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS
Transfers
The undermentioned officers are transferred from the Active List to the Reserve of Air Force Officers, Class A, Section I:-
Dated 6th September, 1945: Wing Commander George Henry FISHER.
Dated 31st August, 1945: Flight Lieutenant John PARKES.
Dated 4th September, 1945-
Flight Lieutenant Alan Roy Bidwill BARTON, D.F.C.
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth SMITH, D.F.M.
Flight Lieutenant Albert Hart Robertson ZILLWOOD, D.F.C.
Dated 5th September, 1945-
Flight Lieutenant Philip Albert LEWIN.
Flight Lieutenant Henley Robert McKegg, D.F.C.

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