3 JULY]

Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant Graeme Murray Morice, M.B., Ch.B., R.N.Z.N. (Discharged), granted a permanent commission in the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant, to date 26 March 1952, with seniority of 19 March 1951, and appointed to Wellington Division, to date 26 March 1952. (Supernumerary.)

Lieutenant (S) Eric Edward Hely, Otago Division, appointment and commission terminated, to date 30 April 1952.

Mr. F. J. Glanville entered as Temporary Lieutenant-Commander (Sp.), and appointed for duty outside Navy Office, Wellington, with Sea Cadet Corps, to date 8 January 1952, and as Second in Command of New Zealand Contingent of Sea Cadets to attend the Empire Sea Cadet Camp in United Kingdom, to date 22 April 1952. (Not to be borne on ship's books.)

Mr. T. K. M. Markwick entered as Temporary Lieutenant-Commander (Sp.), and appointed for duty outside Navy Office, Wellington, with Sea Cadet Corps, to date 8 January 1952. (Not to be borne on ship's books.)

Messrs. S. R. Peterson, R. B. Daverne, H. N. Williams, A. M. Finlayson, P. M. Sanders, G. R. Curtis, W. E. Knewstubb, L. A. Carr, K. A. McLennan, T. L. Wilson, W. U. Bryson, and W. H. Stallard entered as Temporary Lieutenant (Sp.), and appointed for duty outside Navy Office, Wellington, with Sea Cadet Corps, to date 8 January, 1952. (Not to be borne on ship's books.)

Messrs D. Seller, K. L. Collier, A. E. Cotterill, A. G. Innes, S. W. Munro, I. G. McLean, A. E. Gubbins, A. R. Bean, J. P. Sexton, E. V. Coburn, L. Hood, D.S.M., G. C. Kewish, L. F. Luxton, O. G. Morgan, C. R. E. Parker, L. R. Reeves, F. E. Sanft, and B. G. Harvey entered as Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Sp.), and appointed for duty outside Navy Office, Wellington, with Sea Cadet Corps, to date 8 January 1952. (Not to be borne on ship's books.)

Mr. Darrell Thomas Serge Grace, B.D.S., granted a permanent commission in the rank of Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant (D), with seniority of 10 January 1952, and appointed to the Wellington Division as Dental Officer, to date 16 April 1952.

Mr. John Archibald Monaghan, B.D.S., granted a permanent commission in the rank of Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant (D), with seniority of 10 January 1952, and appointed to the Wellington Division as Dental Officer, to date 16 April 1952.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

(N.A. 13/18/1A)

Promotions of Officers of the Emergency Force

Army Department,
Wellington, 25 June 1952.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following promotions of officers of the Emergency Force:

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY

The undermentioned Lieutenants (temp. Captains) to be Captains :-

R. S. Chessum. Dated 1 April 1952.
T. M. Fenton. Dated 2 April 1952.
C. W. N. Stanbridge. Dated 3 April 1952.

Lieutenant H. K. Griffiths to be temp. Captain whilst employed as a Troop Commander. Dated 29 April 1952.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Captain A. W. Cooper to be temp. Major whilst employed as O.C., 10 N.Z. Transport Company. Dated 21 May 1952.

THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

The Rev. P. W. D. Parr, Chaplain, 4th Class, to be temp. Chaplain, 3rd Class. Dated 1 May 1952.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Army

Army Department,
Wellington, 25 June 1952.

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

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY

Regular Force

Captain L. Jones to be temp. Major whilst holding the appointment of Chief Instructor, School of Artillery, The Army School. Dated 12 May 1952.

Territorial Force-

2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. -

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants :-

Bryan Vincent Dee.
John Bernard Glasgow.

Dated 1 April 1952.

3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.-

Lieutenant F. S. E. Neate, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 17 March 1948. Dated 29 May 1952.

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants :-

Ross Duncan MacRae.
Charles Murray Hercus.
Wilwyn Arthur Marris.

Dated 1 April 1952.

5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A.-

Captain D. J. Riddiford, M.C., to be temp. Major. Dated l April 1952.

Lieutenant J. H. Rose to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1952.

Lieutenant H. J. Blick to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1952.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMoured Corps

Territorial Force-

1st Armoured Regiment (Waikato), R.N.Z.A.C.-

Captain C. O. McGruther to be temp. Major. Dated 1 April 1952.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

Territorial Force-

1st Field Engineer Regiment, R.N.Z.E.-

Lieutenant N. A. Bannatyne, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Field Engineer Regiment, R.N.Z.E., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 14 May 1944. Dated 1 April 1952.

2nd Field Engineer Regiment, R.N.Z.E.-

Lieutenant J. A. Marshall, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Field Engineer Regiment, R.N.Z.E., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 28 October 1948. Dated 1 April 1952.

Lieutenant M. R. Johnstone, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 March 1950. Dated 21 March 1952.

James Henry Verdun McElhinney, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E., to be Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 April 1952.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Regular Force-

N.Z. Regiment-

Captain G. A. W. Possin resigns his commission. Dated 2 June 1952.

Arthur Ronald Leyland (late temp. Captain, British Army) to be Lieutenant (on prob.), with seniority from 11 June 1950, and is appointed Instructor, R.N.Z. Infantry, Central District Training Depot. Dated 11 June 1952.

Territorial Force-

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

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants and are posted to the 1st Battalion :-

James Fergusson Thomas.
Campbell Cooke.
Colin Stanley Baker.
Samuel Bruce Matthews.
Anthony Philip Marsh Williams.
Ngatiawa John Talbot.
David John Napier.

Dated 1 April 1952.

The Hauraki Regiment-

Captain J. A. Redpath, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Hauraki Regiment, to be Captain, with seniority from 9 September 1948, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 April 1952.

Andrew Lawrence Fleming to be 2nd Lieutenant and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 April 1952.

The Northland Regiment-

Norman Charles Cogan to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority next below 2nd Lieutenant G. C. Marinkovic, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 April 1952.

John Vernon Head to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority next below 2nd Lieutenant N. C. Cogan, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 April 1952.

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

The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants and are posted to the 1st Battalion :-

Fairlie Fergus Curry.
Richard Christopher Savage.
William Gerrard Douglas Kerslake.
John Chapman Andrew.
James Frederick Jones.

Dated 1 April 1952.

The Canterbury Regiment-

Lieutenant E. S. F. Holland, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Canterbury Regiment, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 19 July 1945, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 28 May 1952.

Lieutenant J. W. Rogers, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Canterbury Regiment, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 18 October 1947, and is posted to the 1st Battalion, Dated 28 May 1952.