SEPT. 30] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1235

Appointment in the Royal New Zealand Navy

Navy Office,
Wellington, 14th September, 1948.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Herbert Edgar Evans, K.C., as Judge Advocate of the Fleet, to date 4th August, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Promotions of Officers of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force (Japan Section)

Army Department,
Wellington, 23rd September, 1948.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to confirm the following promotions of officers of the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force (Japan Section), vide List No. 102, dated 7th September, 1948:

PROMOTIONS

The undermentioned Captains (temp. Majors) to be Majors:-
J. L. Coombes, R.N.Z.A.O.C. Dated 15th July, 1948.
K. R. Mosheim, N.Z.A.E.S.
W. R. Harrison, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
J. K. L. Fanthorpe, R.N.Z. Inf.
D. D. O'Sullivan, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Dated 21st July, 1948.
R. G. Foulkes, M.C. Dated 23rd July, 1948.
L. A. Faigan, R.N.Z.A.D. Corps.
P. C. D. Childs, R.N.Z.E.
Dated 7th September, 1948.

The undermentioned Lieutenants (temp. Captains) to be Captains:-
M. J. Philpott, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st May, 1948.
V. B. Brown, R.N.Z. Inf.
B. M. Poananga, R.N.Z. Inf.
Dated 3rd June, 1948.
L. F. Smith, R.N.Z. Inf.
N. W. H. Rollinson, N.Z. Pro.
Dated 15th June, 1948.
R. O. Meyer, R.N.Z. Inf.
D. D. Hunter, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
J. A. Deyell, N.Z. Pro.
C. F. Dalton, R.N.Z.E.
B. R. Philip, R.N.Z. Inf.
G. F. W. Goodall, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
C. Wilkinson, R.N.Z. Inf.
R. W. Vette, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
C. S. P. Nicholls, R.N.Z. Inf.
E. Mills, R.N.Z. Inf.
V. R. Fenby, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
M. C. Black, M.M., R.N.Z. Inf.
F. White, R.N.Z. Inf.
A. H. Reynolds, R.N.Z. Inf.
I. G. Donovan, R.N.Z.E.
I. G. Wilson, R.N.Z. Inf.
Dated 15th July, 1948.
G. T. Stagg, R.N.Z.A.
J. Colman, R.N.Z.E.
Dated 7th September, 1948.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. D. Yearbury, R.N.Z.A.M.C., to be Lieutenant, and retains the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 2nd September, 1948.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) T. Reardon, R.N.Z.E., to be Lieutenant. Dated 7th September, 1948.

Subaltern (temp. Junior Commander) E. M. Pysden, N.Z. W.A.A.C. (Welfare), to be Junior Commander. Dated 7th September, 1948.

Sister (temp. Charge Sister) R. M. Simpson, N.Z.A.N.S., to be Charge Sister. Dated 7th September, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

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

Army Department,
Wellington, 29th September, 1948.

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

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Territorial Force-

The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)-

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. J. O'Sullivan ceases to be seconded to the Avondale College Cadets, Area 1, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Class II (b), Area 1, with the rank of Captain, with seniority from 5th February, 1946. Dated 10th September, 1948.

The Otago Regiment-

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) H. J. Robins to be temp. Major, and remains seconded to the Waitaki Boys' High School Cadets, Area 11. Dated 15th March, 1948.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Regular Force-

Lieutenant and Quartermaster R. W. Ryan is appointed Senior Instructor, E.M.E. Section, Trades Wing, Army School of Instruction, Trentham, and is granted the temporary rank of Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 17th August, 1948.

SUPERNUMERARY LIST, N.Z. REGULAR FORCE

Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) J. W. Barry, M.B.E., is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 19th September, 1948.

N.Z. ARMY NURSING SERVICE

Territorial Force-

Sister (temp. Charge Sister) A. E. Hunter (née Airey) is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Matron. Dated 16th September, 1948.

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

Major W. Langevad, M.B.E., M.M., and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Captain and Quartermaster, with seniority from 29th January, 1943. Dated 16th September, 1948.

Captain R. M. Nuttsford, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Captain and Quartermaster, with seniority from 19th April, 1947. Dated 13th September, 1948.

Captain D. M. Sweeney, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Lieutenant and Quartermaster, with seniority from 19th December, 1942. Dated 16th September, 1948.

Lieutenant R. D. Yetton, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 27th June, 1944. Dated 9th September, 1948.

Lieutenant P. K. Rhind, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 14th December, 1942. Dated 16th September, 1948.

The Rev. H. R. Hadfield, Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Chaplain, 4th Class, with seniority from 13th June, 1947. Dated 17th September, 1948.

Charge Sister A. E. Hunter (née Airey), N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Charge Sister, with seniority from 29th May, 1946. Dated 16th September, 1948.

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

Captain R. Kake, and is reposted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Captain. Dated 17th September, 1948.

Captain J. S. Brown-Rennie, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 21st September, 1948.

Lieutenant D. Hourigan, and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force in the ranks. Dated 16th September, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 21st September, 1948.

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force :-

APPOINTMENTS

539012 Flight Lieutenant (temp.) William Hubert Howe relinquishes his temporary commission in the Technical Branch (Armament Division), and is granted a permanent commission for a period of twelve years in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Equipment Division) in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st October, 1948.

39218 Flying Officer (temp.) Gordon Ernest Erridge relinquishes his temporary commission in the General Duties Branch, and is granted a permanent commission for a period of eleven years in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Equipment Division) in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st October, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

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

Air Department,
Wellington, 22nd September, 1948.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotion

Equipment Division-

1048 Squadron Leader (temp.) Alfred Benjamin Lindop, O.B.E., A.R.A.N.Z., to be Wing Commander (temp.). Dated 7th October, 1948.