Nov. 15] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1415

Appointments, Promotions, Variations in Rank, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces

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Army Department,
Wellington, 10th November, 1945.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, variations in rank, and retirements of officers of the New Zealand Military Forces :—

REGIMENT OF ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY

Lance Bombardier Wilson George Dixon to be temp. Lieutenant and Quartermaster. Dated 21st October, 1945.

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF

Temp. Major L. H. Stroud relinquishes the temporary rank of major and assumes the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Temp. Captain R. Lepper, D.C.M., The Southland Regiment, to be temp. Captain. Dated 1st October, 1945.

Temp. Captain N. A. Fraser, The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own), to be temp. Captain. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Temp. Lieutenant W. W. Wilson to be temp. Captain. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant R. L. Kay to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 1st November, 1945.

TERRITORIAL FORCE

N.Z. ARTILLERY

Temp. Captain E. P. Rogers is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 1st November, 1945.

N.Z. INFANTRY

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own)

The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain :—

Temp. Captain K. W. McFarlane. Dated 17th October, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) T. R. Hawthorn. Dated 1st November, 1945.

The Canterbury Regiment

Captain (temp. Major) J. L. Grant, E.D., relinquishes his appointment in the N.Z. Temporary Staff, and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 12th November, 1945.

SCHOOL CADET UNITS

Te Awamutu District High School Cadets, Area 4

2nd Lieutenant G. D. Warring to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 9th September, 1945.

Palmerston North Technical School Cadets, Area 6

2nd Lieutenant J. M. Gabbie to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 6th September, 1945.

Wanganui Collegiate School Cadets, Area 6

2nd Lieutenant L. M. H. Cave to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 6th September, 1945.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

S. M. Hayes, E.D., Chaplain, 2nd Class (Salvation Army), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1st November, 1945.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE

Sister E. McG. Sandes is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

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

Major E. E. McCurdy, and is reposted to The Taranaki Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 1st December, 1944. Dated 24th October, 1945.

Major L. E. Adams, and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 31st May, 1945. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Captain K. W. McFarlane, and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 17th October, 1945. Dated 17th October, 1945.

Captain N. A. Fraser, and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 2nd June, 1942. Dated 29th October, 1945.

Captain E. J. Batty, and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 4th November, 1942. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Captain T. R. Hawthorn, and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 19th May, 1942. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Captain E. P. Rogers, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 1st December, 1943. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Captain J. K. Michelle, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 15th July, 1944. Dated 2nd November, 1945.

Lieutenant B. Seccombe, and is reposted to The Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 4th November, 1942. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Sister E. McG. Sandes, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 20th January, 1942. Dated 30th October, 1945.

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

Captain (temp. Major) W. I. Paterson, M.B., Ch.B., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Captain (Acting-Major) G. F. R. Keith, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Captain. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Captain W. G. Dixon, and is reposted to the Regiment of Royal N.Z. Artillery. Dated 20th October, 1945.

Captain R. Manson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Captain T. D. White, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Captain T. C. Lindesay, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Captain A. F. Cooper, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) L. T. G. Booth, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 31st October, 1945.

Lieutenant F. A. Richardson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Lieutenant A. B. Stewart, D.C.M., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 30th October, 1945.

Lieutenant J. Bool, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Lieutenant J. F. Corskie, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Lieutenant F. McD. Hill, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Lieutenant L. A. McDonald, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force. Dated 1st November, 1945.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

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

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Air Department,
Wellington, 7th November, 1945.

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

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointments

As Pilots—

The undermentioned officers, on relinquishing their commissions in the Royal Air Force, are granted temporary commissions in the rank of Flight Lieutenant :—

With seniority as from 17th January, 1942—

NZ 2479 Malcolm Hugh MACFARLANE, D.F.C.

Dated 1st July, 1945.

With seniority as from 8th June, 1942—

NZ 2480 William George Charles GASQUOINE.

Dated 8th August, 1945.

The undermentioned officers, on relinquishing their commissions in the Reserve of Air Force Officers (United Kingdom), are granted temporary commissions in the ranks shown :—

In the rank of Squadron Leader, with seniority as from 1st June, 1942—

NZ 2481 Leonard Henry TRENT, D.F.C.

Dated 1st June, 1944.

In the rank of Flight Lieutenant—

With seniority as from 3rd September, 1940—

NZ 2472 Arthur Vicary HUNTER.

Dated 1st August, 1945.

With seniority as from 6th November, 1941—

NZ 2470 Robert Ian Cheyne MACPHERSON.

Dated 1st July, 1945.

NZ 2471 Keith Ashley LAWRENCE, D.F.C.

Dated 15th July, 1945.

NZ 2473 Theo Faire Storrier JOHNSON, whose short-service commission in the Royal Air Force expired on 9th May, 1945, is granted a temporary commission in the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with seniority as from 9th May, 1942. Dated 10th May, 1945.

The undermentioned officers, on relinquishing their commissions in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, are granted temporary commissions in the rank of Flight Lieutenant :—

With seniority as from 27th April, 1943—

NZ 2475 Graham Lloyd MANDENO, D.S.O., D.F.C.

Dated 1st July, 1945.

With seniority as from 3rd August, 1943—

NZ 2478 Colin CHRYSTALL, D.F.C.

Dated 1st July, 1945.

As Air Gunner—

NZ 2474 John Trevor JULIAN, 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 11th December, 1941. Dated 1st May, 1945.