Mar. 7] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 301

N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 9, dated 14th February, 1946, relative to Lieutenant (temp. Captain) S. A. Fogg, B.D.S., for the words “ with the rank of Captain,” substitute “ with the rank of Major.”

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 1, dated 10th January, 1946, relative to Sister (temp. Charge Sister) J. Martin, is hereby cancelled.

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 1, dated 10th January, 1946, relative to Sister (temp. Charge Sister) I. G. Olorenshaw, is hereby cancelled.

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 1, dated 10th January, 1946, relative to Sister M. Harvey, is hereby cancelled.

CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE

Temp. Captain A. L. Downes relinquishes his appointment in the N.Z. Temporary Staff, and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 5th March, 1946.

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

Lieutenant-Colonel K. H. Macdonald, M.C., and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 31st May, 1945. Dated 27th January, 1946.

Lieutenant-Colonel H. A. Robinson, D.S.O., M.C., N.Z. Armoured Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 21st April, 1945. Dated 22nd February, 1946.

Major G. M. Evans, 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 April, 1945. Dated 20th January, 1946.

Major E. C. Laurie, M.C., and is reposted to The N.Z. Scottish Regiment with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 19th January, 1945. Dated 18th February, 1946.

Major L. F. Taylor, B.D.S., N.Z. Dental Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 22nd April, 1945. Dated 22nd February, 1946.

Captain A. A. Yeoman, and is reposted to The Hauraki Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 4th November, 1941. Dated 29th January, 1946.

Captain T. G. Hislop, E.D., and is reposted to The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) with the rank of Major, with seniority from 9th May, 1933. Dated 10th February, 1946.

Captain T. A. Richards, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 6th May, 1945. Dated 20th February, 1946.

Captain B. M. Silk, and is reposted to The Wellington West Coast Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 3rd March, 1942. Dated 20th February, 1946.

Captain W. M. Tolerton, and is reposted to The Canterbury Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 8th December, 1941. Dated 23rd February, 1946.

Temp. Captain N. G. McAnergney, and is reposted to The Southland Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 6th August, 1945. Dated 20th February, 1946.

Lieutenant (Acting-Major) D. G. Hayter, and is reposted to The Taranaki Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 4th November, 1942. Dated 20th February, 1946.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) I. J. D. Mackay, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 8th August, 1945. Dated 21st January, 1946.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) L. O. Turner, and is reposted to the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own) with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 14th May, 1944. Dated 21st February, 1946.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) H. B. Danby, N.Z. Corps of Signals, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 14th May, 1944. Dated 22nd February, 1946.

Lieutenant C. G. MacDiarmid, N.Z. Armoured Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 19th December, 1941. Dated 14th February, 1946.

Lieutenant R. Gilmour, Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 16th March, 1943. Dated 21st February, 1946.

Lieutenant L. H. Jones, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 23rd February, 1946.

Lieutenant F. J. Milbank, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 25th February, 1946.

Sister K. E. Noble, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 20th January, 1942. Dated 3rd January, 1946.

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

Captain (Acting-Major) L. T. Kennedy, and is reposted to the N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps. Dated 15th February, 1946.

Captain J. W. Cropper, N.Z. Artillery, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 31st July, 1942. Dated 24th November, 1945.

Captain H. D. Gilfillan, and is posted to The Waikato Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 4th June, 1943. Dated 13th February, 1946.

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Lieutenant I. M. Petch, and is posted to the 1st N.Z. Armoured Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st July, 1943. Dated 13th February, 1946.

Lieutenant A. C. Winter, N.Z. Artillery, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 27th April, 1943. Dated 13th February, 1946.

Lieutenant J. S. McDougal, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 17th February, 1946.

With reference to the notice published in Security List No. 166, relative to Lieutenant G. Carson, for “ Dated 12th December, 1945,” substitute “ Dated 25th February, 1946.”

2nd Lieutenant E. A. J. Montague, N.Z. Artillery, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 16th December, 1944. Dated 21st February, 1946.

O. R. Trigg, Esq., Y.M.C.A. Dated 26th February, 1946.

The undermentioned officers, and are reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List :—

Lieutenants—
W. A. Norman. Dated 21st February, 1946.
M. F. Le Pine. Dated 23rd February, 1946.

The undermentioned officers, and are posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List :—

Lieutenant-Colonels—
M. M. N. Corner. Dated 18th February, 1946.
A. E. B. Burge, O.B.E. Dated 22nd February, 1946.

Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) C. E. Barnes, D.S.O., M.C., with the rank of Major. Dated 13th February, 1946.

Captains—
T. H. Beauchamp. Dated 14th February, 1946.
R. J. Collins. Dated 17th February, 1946.
F. S. Clark
B. Pounsett, M.M
Dated 25th February, 1946.

Lieutenants—
B. L. Officer. Dated 5th February, 1946.
A. Norton-Taylor. Dated 12th February, 1946.
W. Tricklebank. Dated 20th February, 1946.
A. G. Massey. Dated 23rd February, 1946.
K. M. Nicholson.
K. E. Traynor.
Dated 25th February, 1946.

2nd Lieutenants—
R. G. Cooke. Dated 22nd February, 1946.
F. T. Webb. Dated 25th February, 1946.

The undermentioned officers, and are posted to the Retired List :—

Major E. I. Henton. Dated 14th February, 1946.

Captains—
C. M. Mackenzie. Dated 12th February, 1946.
C. M. Arnold, with the rank of Major. Dated 22nd February, 1946.
W. M. D. Bremner.
L. H. Browne, M.C., D.C.M.
Dated 23rd February, 1946.

Lieutenants—
J. H. Flood. Dated 29th November, 1945.
S. Conway, M.M. Dated 18th February, 1946.

2nd Lieutenants—
R. H. Limmer. Dated 21st February, 1946.
C. G. E. Cross, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 23rd February, 1946.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

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

Air Department,
Wellington, 27th February, 1946.

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

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Appointment

As Navigator—
NZ 2497 William Hamilton SOMERVILLE, on relinquishing his commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, is granted a temporary commission in the rank of Flying Officer, with seniority as from 14th July, 1944. Dated 1st November, 1945.

Promotions

Squadron Leader Roy Currie BUCHANAN, D.F.C., to be Wing Commander (temp.). Dated 27th January, 1946.

The undermentioned Flight Lieutenants (Acting Squadron Leaders) to be Squadron Leaders (temp.) :—
Dated 26th January, 1946 : Mervyn Charles Pryce JONES.
Dated 6th February, 1946 : Donald Belton COLLIE, D.F.C.

The undermentioned Flight Lieutenants to be Squadron Leaders (temp.) :—
Dated 6th December, 1945 : John Leslie MUNRO, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Dated 29th January, 1946 : William Charles Kingston HENDER.
Dated 30th January, 1946 : Ian Dousland WADDY, D.F.C.
Dated 31st January, 1946 : Norman Benjamin BLAKEY, D.F.C.
Dated 13th February, 1946 : Wilfred Ronald GELLATLY.
Dated 15th February, 1946 : Sexton Ivan BAIRD.

Flying Officer William Hamilton SOMERVILLE to be Flight Lieutenant (temp.). Dated 14th January, 1946.