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Captain J. W. Bateman, M.M., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 14th March, 1947, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain S. N. McKenzie, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 5th December, 1947, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Captain H. G. R. Tolley, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 5th February, 1944, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Lieutenant J. P. Garner, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 17th November, 1944, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant R. J. Henry, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 26th September, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

2nd Lieutenant F. W. Coventry, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st December, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd Composite Squadron, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 1st December, 1948.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Regular Force--

N.Z. Regiment--

Temp. Captain L. C. Barton, B.A., from the Hauraki Regiment, is granted a short-service commission for a period of three years as from 19th May, 1949, in the rank of Captain, with seniority from 19th May, 1949, and is posted for duty with A.E.W.S. Branch, Army Headquarters, Wellington. Dated 19th May, 1949.

George Emerson is granted a short-service commission for a period of five years as from 16th May, 1949, in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st October, 1947, and is posted for duty to A.E.W.S. Branch, Headquarters, Southern Military District, Christchurch. Dated 16th May, 1949.

Territorial Force--

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own)--

Colin Fraser Bruce to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) and is seconded to the Rongotai College Cadets, Area 5. Dated 18th April, 1949.

The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment--

Temp. Lieutenant R. S. M. Levey, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Royal N.Z. Artillery. Dated 1st December, 1948.

The Hawkes Bay Regiment--

Major S. I. Jones, E.D., ceases to be seconded to the Hastings High School Cadets, Area 7, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 18th May, 1949.

The Canterbury Regiment--

Major F. W. Wilson, M.B.E., M.C., E.D., from the Retired List, to be Major, with seniority from 21st February, 1948, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1st December, 1948.

The Otago and Southland Regiment--

Temp. Major A. R. Wethey, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps. Dated 1st December, 1948.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Territorial Force--

Temp. Major A. H. Burt, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 6th October, 1947, and is appointed O.C., 2nd Divisional Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Major C. McL. Brown, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 12th November, 1946, and is appointed O.C., 4th Divisional Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Territorial Force--

Lieutenant-Colonel (temp. Brigadier) W. H. B. Bull, O.B.E., E.D., M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.), K.H.S., to be Brigadier, with seniority from 1st April, 1947. Dated 1st May, 1949.

Temp. Major D. McK. Jack, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 15th December, 1947, and is appointed 2 i/c, 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Major) N. H. Wilson, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 18th March, 1947, and is posted to the 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Major B. W. Grieve, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 23rd November, 1947, and is posted to the 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Major E. E. Willoughby, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 6th June, 1948, and is posted to the 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Captain A. E. Bond, Quartermaster (non-medical), 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C., to be Captain, with seniority from 17th January, 1944. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Lieutenant D. A. Cole, 1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. (non-medical), to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 8th October, 1942, and is appointed Stretcher Bearer Officer. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Major J. Dempsey, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 11th April, 1947, and is appointed 2 i/c and O.C. "B" Company 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Major J. E. Giesen, M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Eng.), from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 6th March, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. Stevenson-Wright, M.B.E., M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 10th July, 1943, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain C. K. Swallow, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 24th November, 1945, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. P. Broad, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 7th September, 1946, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. Captain H. H. Bunckenburg, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain (non-medical), with seniority from 7th January, 1947, and is appointed Quartermaster, 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain R. T. Watson, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 18th December, 1947, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) N. W. Robson, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 2nd January, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) M. Williams, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.), from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 19th April, 1947, and is appointed 2 i/c and O.C. Medical Division, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant-Colonel K. B. Bridge, O.B.E., M.B., Ch.B., from the Retired List, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 5th July, 1946, and is appointed O.C., Surgical Division, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Major J. D. Willis, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P. (Lond.), from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 3rd July, 1946, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Major) R. Orgias, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.R.A.C.S., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 20th November, 1947, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. L. Adams, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 5th May, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Major G. L. M. Scholefield, M.B., Ch.B., from the Retired List, to be Major, with seniority from 30th May, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain D. A. Ballantyne, M.B., Ch.B., from the Retired List, to be Captain, with seniority from 6th November, 1944, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain C. P. M. Feltham, M.B., Ch.B., from the Retired List, to be Captain, with seniority from 9th November, 1945, and is appointed Radiologist, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Captain J. D. Bergin, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 7th November, 1947, and is appointed Pathologist, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant R. W. Cawthorn, M.B.E., from the Retired List, to be Lieutenant (non-medical), with seniority from 26th May, 1946, and is appointed Registrar, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant J. B. Cowan, M.B.E., from the Retired List, to be Lieutenant (non-medical), with seniority from 12th May, 1947, and is appointed Quartermaster, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant W. J. Trezise, M.B., Ch.B., late the Otago University Medical Company, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st December, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Charles Henry Bliss, F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.), late Lieutenant-Colonel, Indian Medical Service, to be Major, with seniority from 1st December, 1940, and is posted to the 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

William Lindsay Barron Burns, F.R.A.C.S., D.O.M.S., M.B., Ch.B., late Major, R.A.M.C., to be Major, with seniority from 9th June, 1944, and is appointed Ophthalmologist, 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Robert Charles Stewart Dick, B.A. (Cantab.), M.B., Ch.B. (Cantab.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.), M.R.A.C.P., late Major, R.A.M.C., to be Major, with seniority from 14th May, 1946, and is posted to the 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.

Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. N. Armour, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 24th January, 1947, and is appointed R.M.O., 2nd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.