JULY 24]

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

Army Department,
Wellington, 16th July, 1947.

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

REGULAR FORCE
N.Z REGIMENT
.Captain (temp. Major) B. R. Bullot relinquishes the appointment of Assistant Quartermaster-General (Quartering), Army Headquarters, dated 10th July, 1947, retains the temporary rank of Major, and proceeded to England to attend the Joint Services College, dated 13th July, 1947.

SUPERNUMERARY LIST, N.Z. REGULAR FORCE
The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List:-
Major J. A. M. Clachan, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 30th June, 1947.
Captain (temp. Major) A. P. McCormack, with the rank of Major. Dated 8th July, 1947.

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF
Temp. Major H. Holderness, M.C., is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Major. Dated 25th November, 1940.
Hon. Major D. M. Eckhoff, Retired List, to be temp. Major. Dated 7th July, 1947.
Temp. Lieutenant R. P. Evans is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11th June, 1947.
The undermentioned officers cease to be seconded to the N.Z. Temporary Staff, and are reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List :—
Temp. Majors-
C. A. Newland. L. H. Veale, E.D.
J. H. Beale. Dated 1st July, 1947.
2nd Lieutenant D. E. Lind. Dated 1st July, 1947.
The undermentioned officers cease to be seconded to the N.Z. Temporary Staff and are posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List :-
Temp. Major W. R. C. Saul. Temp. Captain A. W. Kay.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant W. J. Wray is posted to the Retired List with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1st July, 1947.

TERRITORIAL FORCE
THE N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
The Hauraki Regiment
Albert Simpson (late Sub-Lieutenant (A), R.N.Z.N.V.R.) to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is seconded to the Ngatea District High School Cadets, Area 2. Dated 4th February, 1947.
The North Auckland Regiment
The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 46, dated 27th June, 1946, relative to the appointment of Cyril Charles Wild as 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), is hereby cancelled.
Francis John Thorburn (late Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.Z.N.V.R.) to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is seconded to the Ruawai District High School Cadets, Area 3. Dated 1st June, 1947.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
The Rev. Herbert Ralph Hadfield to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England). . Dated 13th June, 1947.

SCHOOL CADET UNITS
Mount Albert Grammar School Cadets, Area 1
Temp. Lieutenant G. L. Weir to be temp. Captain. Dated 25th April, 1946.

OFFICERS CEASING TO BE SECONDED TO THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Captain (Acting-Major) C. J. Alexander, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Army Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 31st January, 1946. Dated 27th June, 1947.
Sister M. Mackenzie, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 1st June, 1946. Dated 3rd July, 1947.

OFFICER STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Captain R. W. Langley, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplemental List. Dated 9th July, 1947.
F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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Appointments, Promotions, Relinquishment of Temporary Rank. Resignation, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces

Army Department,
Wellington, 21st July, 1947.

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

REGULAR FORCE
ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY
Lieutenant R. H. F. Holloway is appointed Staff Captain, "A" Branch, Army Headquarters, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain whilst so employed. Dated 16th July, 1947.

SUPERNUMERARY LIST, N.Z. REGULAR FORCE
Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) R. J. Eyre relinquishes the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and retains the appointment of Camp Commandant, Burnham Military Camp. Dated 15th July, 1947.
Captain and Quartermaster W. H. McLenaghin is posted to the Retired List. Dated 17th July, 1947.

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF
Temp. Lieutenant K. J. Douglas resigns his commission. Dated 1st July, 1947.

TERRITORIAL FORCE
THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
James Edward Powell to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), and is seconded to the Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets, Area 1. Dated 23rd June, 1947.

The Wellington West Coast Regiment
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.), and are seconded to the Wanganui Technical College Cadets, Area 6 :-
Albert Moverley.
Clarence John Keats.
Robert Bruce Twaddle.
Dated 27th May, 1947.
Andrew Kay Hamilton to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), and is seconded to the Taihape District High School Cadets, Area 6. Dated 27th May, 1947.
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.), and are seconded to the Palmerston North High School Cadets, Area 6 :
Alan Douglas Craig.
William George Maciver.
Dated 1st June, 1947.

The Hawke's Bay Regiment
Thomas William Leighton to be Hon. Lieutenant (Bandmaster), and is seconded to the Gisborne High School Cadets, Area 7. Dated 1st June, 1947.

SCHOOL CADET UNITS
Christs College Cadets, Area 10
Temp. Lieutenant A. G. Gurnsey to be temp. Captain. Dated 6th April, 1947.

The Nelson College Cadets, Area 9
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. B. Sage is confirmed.

OFFICER CEASING TO BE SECONDED TO THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Major R. H. F. Holloway, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 29th June, 1942. Dated 15th July, 1947.

OFFICER STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. W. Maybank, and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 25th June, 1947.
F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointment, Promotion, Relinquishments, and Transfers of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 16th July, 1947.

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

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Appointment
As Pilot—
NZ 4211754 Flying Officer (temp.) Thomas Maitland Morcom relinquishes his temporary commission and is granted an extended-service commission for a period of four years in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st April, 1947.