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Appointment, Relinquishment of Commission, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces

Army Department,
Wellington, 11th February, 1948.

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

REGULAR FORCE

N.Z. REGIMENT

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 50, dated 18th July, 1946, relative to Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) G. M. McCaskill (then N.Z. Staff Corps) relinquishing the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, is hereby cancelled.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

6352 Sergeant Arthur Claude Weddell is granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant and Quartermaster for the duration of the Regular Force Officer Candidates' Course No. 5. Dated 29th January, 1948.

N.Z. TEMPORARY STAFF

Temp. Captain S. L. Wood is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 6th February, 1948.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

The undermentioned officers are posted to the Retired List:—
Major S. W. Turley.
Major A. R. Ryder.
Captain and Quartermaster G. J. Morrall.
Captain and Quartermaster H. S. Bannister.
Hon. Lieutenant G. M. Kirton.
Hon. Lieutenant S. Martin.
Hon. Lieutenant A. Dobson.
2nd Lieutenant W. H. Yorke, M.C., with the rank of Lieutenant.
Dated 28th January, 1948.
Lieutenant-Colonel E. M. Mackersey, E.D.
Major W. Fraser, V.D.
Major H. D. Tait.
Major J. A. McQueen, E.D.
Major and Quartermaster T. J. L. Buxton, V.D.
Captain N. R. W. Thomas.
Captain W. F. C. Balham, V.D.
Captain R. H. Nimmo, V.D.
Captain F. G. Yeo.
Captain J. A. Duffy, V.D.
Captain S. Frickleton, V.C.
Captain J. W. Bright.
Captain H. R. Biss, with the rank of Major.
Lieutenant J. T. Hill, V.D.
Lieutenant C. G. Dunham.
Lieutenant H. F. Brock.
Lieutenant J. P. C. Walshe.
Lieutenant G. S. Coldham, with the rank of Captain.
Lieutenant R. V. A. Knox.
2nd Lieutenant G. F. Penlington, with the rank of Captain.
Dated 29th January, 1948.
Major S. Marshall, D.C.M.
Major E. S. Harston.
Major and Quartermaster F. N. Whitcombe.
Captain A. C. Rowe.
Hon. Lieutenant C. W. McConnell.
Hon. Lieutenant H. C. A. Fox.
Sister G. M. T. Piggot.
Dated 2nd February, 1948.
Major-General Sir William L. H. Sinclair-Burgess, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Major-General Sir John E. Duigan, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O.
Colonel Sir Stephen S. Allen, K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D.
Colonel F. Symon, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Hon. Colonel N. P. Adams, C.M.G.
Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. McCrorie, V.D.
Lieutenant-Colonel D. A. C. Lilburne, E.D.
Major H. M. Clark, V.D.
Major A. G. B. Price.
Major J. J. Keen, E.D.
Major D. G. Smith.
Major G. Cawte, V.D.
Major G. Mathias, M.C.
Major W. Smith.
Captain (temp. Major) F. S. Mintrom, M.C., M.M., with the rank of Major.
Major J. W. Crampton.
Captain W. Fergie.
Captain A. A. E. Pennefather.
Captain J. D. McArthur.
Captain J. B. McBride.
Captain S. E. Gilshnan, M.M., E.D., with the rank of Major.
Captain L. J. B. Chapple, M.D.
Captain B. A. Y. Wynne-Yorke.
Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. M. Russell, with the rank of Major.
Lieutenant A. J. Breach.
Lieutenant E. M. Gibbs.
Hon. Lieutenant E. Tregilgas.
Dated 3rd February, 1948.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own)

Lieutenant C. Meachen is posted to the Retired List with the honorary rank of Major. Dated 26th February, 1946.

SUPPLEMENTARY LIST

Captain H. C. Stead relinquishes his commission. Dated 13th November, 1947.

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

Colonel (temp. Brigadier) R. H. Quilliam, C.B.E., and is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Brigadier. Dated 31st January, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointments of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 4th February, 1948.

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

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointments

As Navigator/Wireless Operator—
NZ 40499 Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Frank WHITELEY relinquishes his temporary commission and is granted a short-service commission in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st April, 1947.

As Pilot—
NZ 421775 Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Kenneth Allister SAWYER, D.F.C., 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.

As Navigator—
NZ 4213273 Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Hector Duncan McLEOD relinquishes his temporary commission and is granted an extended-service commission for a period of two years in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st April, 1947.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Appointment and Relinquishment of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Air Department,
Wellington, 6th February, 1948.

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

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointment

As Wireless Operator/Air Gunner—
NZ 413263 Flying Officer (temp.) Edward George LEATHAM relinquishes his temporary commission and is granted an extended-service commission for a period of two years in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1st April, 1947.

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN'S AUXILIARY AIR FORCE

Relinquishment

W 2181 Section Officer (temp.) Thelma Mabel DRCK relinquishes her commission. Dated 15th January, 1948.

F. JONES, Minister of Defence.

Coroner appointed

Department of Justice,
Wellington, 6th February, 1948.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint
John Tom Merry, Esquire, J.P.,
of Opotiki, to be a Coroner for the Dominion of New Zealand.

H. G. R. MASON, Minister of Justice.

Member of Licensing Committee appointed

Department of Justice,
Wellington, 9th February, 1948.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint
Wilfred Fosberrey Stilwell, Esquire, S.M.,
to be a member of the Licensing Committee for the District of Wellington, vice A. M. Goulding, Esquire, S.M., as from 1st January, 1948.

H. G. R. MASON, Minister of Justice.