THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

[No. 65]

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE EMERGENCY FORCE

Captain T. A. N. Vine, R.N.Z.A., and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force with the rank of W.O. II. Dated 16 September 1952.

Lieutenant A. O. Barrowclough, R.N.Z.A., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 22 September 1952.

The Rev. P. W. D. Parr, Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, and is transferred from the Active List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, with the rank of Chaplain, 3rd Class. Dated 27 September 1952.

Dated at Wellington, this 2nd day of October 1952.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments and Promotions of Officers of the Emergency Force

HIS Excellency the Administrator of the Government has been pleased to approve of the following appointments and promotions of officers of the Emergency Force:—

APPOINTMENTS

The Royal N.Z. Artillery

Captain (temp. Major) V. G. Skilton (N.Z. Regular Force). Dated 1 October 1952.

The Royal N.Z. Dental Corps

Colin John Wilson, B.D.S., to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 September 1952.

PROMOTIONS

The Royal N.Z. Artillery

2nd Lieutenant P. D. Hunt to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as A.C.P.O. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant D. G. Lysner to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as P.R.I. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant A. C. Lyall to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as Int. Offr. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant D. A. Oliver to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as Tp. Ldr. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant T. R. Smeath to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as R.S.O. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant G. M. O'Connor to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as Asst. Adjt. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant I. Bojesen-Trepka to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as Tp. Ldr. Dated 6 September 1952.

2nd Lieutenant I. R. Jones to be temp. Lieutenant whilst employed as Tp. Ldr. Dated 6 September 1952.

Dated at Wellington, this 1st day of October 1952.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Transfers, Terminations of Commissions, Resignations, and Retirement of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

HIS Excellency the Administrator of the Government has been pleased to approve the following appointments, transfers, terminations of commissions, resignations, and retirement of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:—

REGULAR AIR FORCE

General Duties Branch

Transfer

Flying Officer Arthur TOMPKINS (130255) is transferred from the Reserve of Air Force Officers to the Active List for a period of two years with his present rank and with seniority as from 11 August 1951. Dated 11 August 1952.

Resignations

The undermentioned officers resign their commissions with effect from the date shown against each name:—

Flight Lieutenant John Charles ELMSLY (130067). 13 July 1952.

Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Hickman LANG (133022). 15 July 1952.

Flight Lieutenant William Keith AMISS (4217079). 25 November 1951.

Flying Officer Ivor William ROBYNS (411450). 16 April 1952.

Pilot Officer Vernon Thomas Beresford ROUT (2261). 29 April 1952.

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY AIR FORCE

Regular Section

Appointments

The undermentioned airwomen are granted commissions for a period of two years with the rank of Assistant Section Officer (on prob.):—

74334 LACW Margaret Reid PHILLIPS.

73283 LACW Jean Margaret MCCREDDIE.

74316 LACW Patricia Evelina PARKER.

74757 LACW Irene Margaret WILLIAMS.

Dated 18 June 1952.

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Appointment

William John MACMURRAY is granted a commission for a period of five years with the rank of Pilot Officer (on prob.). Dated 1 April 1952.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Transfers

Flight Lieutenant Thomas Selwyn NEWLAND (130132) is transferred from the Territorial Air Force to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years. Dated 31 August 1952.

Flying Officer Albert Lemeki TAUWHARE (70188) is transferred from the Active List to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years. Dated 24 May 1952.

Terminations of Commissions

The commissions of the undermentioned officers are terminated with effect from the date shown against each name:—

Flight Lieutenant Robert George EVANS, D.F.C. (41475). 6 July 1952.

Flight Lieutenant Brian Desmond Joseph WELCH (41719). 7 August 1949.

Flight Lieutenant Garnet Hunter EVANS (426136). 21 July 1952.

Retirement

Flight Lieutenant Lindo Vernon GLANVILLE (73645) is retired. Dated 10 August 1952.

Dated at Wellington, this 3rd day of October 1952.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, and Terminations of Commissions of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

HIS Excellency the Administrator of the Government has been pleased to approve the following appointments, extensions of commissions, transfers, and terminations of commissions of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:—

REGULAR AIR FORCE

General Duties Branch

Appointments

The undermentioned officers are granted permanent commissions with their present rank and seniority:—

Squadron Leader George Milne FITZWATER (70036).

Squadron Leader George Selwyn MARTIN (70055).

Flight Lieutenant John Bell WILSON (70102).

Flight Lieutenant Cyril Laurence SIEGERT, D.F.C. (70105).

Flight Lieutenant Keith Bishop SMITH (70126).

Flight Lieutenant John Nigel TROUVE, A.F.C. (70144).

Flight Lieutenant Malcolm Stuart GUNTON (70150).

Flight Lieutenant James Arthur BROOKES (70152).

Flight Lieutenant Keith Cecil NOBLE-CAMPBELL (72877).

Flight Lieutenant Bruce Allan WOOD (70184).

Dated 31 January 1952.

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 63 dated 2 August 1951, page 1100, under the heading “Extensions of Commissions”, in so far as it relates to “Flight Lieutenant John Raynor McCLYMONT” is hereby cancelled and the following substituted:—

“Flight Lieutenant John Raynor McCLYMONT (70059) is granted a permanent commission with his present rank and seniority. Dated 31 January 1952.”

Flight Lieutenant Nolan Wentworth FAIRCLOTH (70134) is granted a permanent commission with his present rank and seniority. Dated 13 January 1952.

Extensions of Commissions

The notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 63, dated 2 August 1951, page 1100, under the heading “Extensions of Commissions”, in so far as it relates to “Squadron Leader Maurice KIDSON, D.F.C., A.F.M.,” is hereby cancelled and the following substituted:—

“Squadron Leader Maurice KIDSON, D.F.C., A.F.M., (70086) is granted an extension of his commission for a period of five years with his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 April 1952.”

Flight Lieutenant Lindsay Thomas ARMSTRONG (70087) is granted an extension of his commission for a period of five years with his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 April 1952.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Appointments

Secretarial Division

Flight Lieutenant Harold James HANSFORD, D.F.C. (70139), is transferred from the General Duties Branch and is granted a permanent commission with his present rank and seniority as from 1 June 1950. Dated 9 September 1952.

Special Duties Division

Ronald Edward GOLDING is granted a commission for a period of five years with the rank of Flight Lieutenant (on prob.) and with seniority as from date of appointment, to be followed by a period of four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. Dated 28 May 1951.

Flight Lieutenant Ronald Edward GOLDING (74213) is granted a permanent commission with his present rank and seniority. Dated 9 September 1952.