Oct. 25] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1317

Major C. T. B. Pearson, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force (Southern Military District) with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 3rd May, 1945. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Major J. W. Reynolds, D.S.O., and is reposted to The Waikato Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 4th October, 1943. Dated 10th October, 1945.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 63, dated 11th October, 1945, relative to Major M. P. Whatman, for “Dated 2nd October, 1945,” substitute “Dated 12th October, 1945.”

Major E. G. Kedgley, and is reposted to The Hawke’s Bay Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 19th May, 1942. Dated 13th October, 1945.

Captain (temp. Major) D. McK. Dickson, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force (Southern Military District) with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 15th September, 1943. Dated 13th October, 1945.

Captain K. G. Manchester, and is reposted to The Canterbury Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 3rd July, 1941. Dated 8th October, 1945.

Lieutenant J. F. Brisco, and is reposted to The Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 13th June, 1943. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant E. W. Blomfield, and is reposted to the N.Z. Artillery with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1944. Dated 14th October, 1945.

The Rev. K. J. Watson, Chaplain, 4th Class, N.Z. Chaplains Department (Presbyterian), and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Chaplain, 4th Class, with seniority from 27th December, 1939. Dated 8th October, 1945.

Charge Sister B. Webster, A.R.R.C., N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Charge Sister, with seniority from 1st March, 1945. Dated 14th October, 1945.

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

Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) P. Gilchrist, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Major G. K. Armstrong, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 8th October, 1945.

Major N. A. Rattray, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Major J. W. C. Craig, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th October, 1945.

Major M. H. A. Clay, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Major E. S. Harrowell, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Major E. J. Wilton, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Major H. J. G. Low, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 15th October, 1945.

Captain T. C. Jones, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 31st August, 1945.

Captain I. N. Menzies, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st September, 1945.

Captain K. L. Sandford, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 4th October, 1945.

Captain A. Castelli, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 8th October, 1945.

Captain M. M. Clark, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 8th October, 1945.

Captain W. L. Ferry, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain L. C. Friend, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain J. Hill, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain G. L. Lawrence, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain W. A. Scott, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain J. O. Wells, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Captain C. Findlay, and is posted to The Southland Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 28th April, 1945. Dated 10th October, 1945.

Captain F. J. Glackin, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Captain B. Wallace, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Captain G. B. Shaw, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) W. A. Barcock, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 10th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) N. A. Bannatyne, Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 14th May, 1944. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) R. J. Townsend, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) E. Morgan, and is reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. Milne, M.M., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) J. Smith, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 12th October, 1945.

Lieutenant S. H. E. Bryant, and is reposted to the Regiment of Royal N.Z. Artillery. Dated 11th September, 1945.

Lieutenant C. D. Lewis, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Lieutenant B. L. Mander, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

Lieutenant D. S. Boyd, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th October, 1945.

Lieutenant G. V. Binet, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant H. H. Brandon, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th October, 1945.

Lieutenant M. R. Johnstone, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 15th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) J. J. Hinton, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 4th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant) H. C. Anderson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 16th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant L. G. Piper, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant P. R. Bremford, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant E. J. Barclay, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant G. R. McDonald, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th October, 1945.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Reduction, Transfers, and Relinquishments of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 15th October, 1945.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments, promotions, reduction, transfers, and relinquishments 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 30th May, 1945—
NZ 4212839 Warrant Officer Kenneth Marne HAUGHEY.

Dated 11th July, 1945—
NZC 427083 Flight Sergeant Stuart McGregor WOOD.

Dated 13th July, 1945—
NZ 4215902 Flight Sergeant Peter MEHRTENS.
NZ 4214515 Flight Sergeant Horace Winfred MOFFAT.

Dated 23rd July, 1945—
NZ 4211710 Flight Sergeant Warren John King HART.
NZC 43502 Flight Sergeant Leonard David RODERICK.

Dated 27th July, 1945—
NZ 42403 Warrant Officer William Howard HINTON.

Dated 5th August, 1945—
NZ 428158 Warrant Officer Roy John SCOTT.

As Air Bomber—

Dated 15th August, 1945—
NZ 426026 Warrant Officer George Thomas WITTY.

Promotions

Flight Lieutenant Cyril Henry BAIGENT, D.S.O., D.F.C., to be Squadron Leader (temp.). Dated 6th April, 1945.

The undermentioned Flight Lieutenants (Acting Squadron Leaders) to be Squadron Leaders (temp.) :—

Dated 13th October, 1945 : Ian Alexander EWEN.
Dated 15th October, 1945 : Francis MURPHY, D.F.C.
Dated 19th October, 1945 : James Norman RITCHIE.

The undermentioned Flying Officers to be Flight Lieutenants (temp.) :—

Dated 19th August, 1945 : Anthony Leonard BROWN.
Dated 1st September, 1945 : James IRVINE, B.E.M.

Dated 2nd September, 1945—
Allan Johnson MAYFIELD.
Trevor Gordon DILL, D.F.M.

Dated 3rd September, 1945—
Martin Adam KILPATRICK, D.F.C.
Ross Weatherley BANKS.
James Lachlan BIRTLES, D.F.C.