RESERVE OF OFFICERS

Regimental List

15th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Captain J. B. MacFarlane is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, with the rank of Captain. Dated 19 August 1953.

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE EMERGENCY FORCE

Major T. J. W. Mallasch, M.B.E., N.Z. Army Pay Corps, dated 4 August 1953, and is transferred from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to the N.Z. Regular Force (The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps), with the rank of Lieutenant (on prob.), dated 5 August 1953.

Captain W. J. Wray, R.N.Z. Sigs., dated 4 August 1953, and is transferred from the 1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish) R.N.Z.A.C., to the N.Z. Regular Force (The Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals), with the rank of Lieutenant (on prob), dated 5 August 1953.

Dated at Wellington, this 16th day of September 1953.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Extensions of Commissions, Promotions, Transfer, Terminations of Commissions, and Retirement of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments, extensions of commissions, promotions, transfers, terminations of commissions, and retirement of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointments

Walter Johan WAGTENDONK (74959) is granted a commission for a period of six years with the rank of Pilot Officer, to be followed by a period of four years on the Air Force Reserve. Dated 26 March 1953.

709281 Cadet Pilot Dennis Clarke Boyd is granted a commission for a period of four years with the rank of Acting Pilot Officer (on prob.), to be followed by a period of four years on the Air Force Reserve. Dated 17 July 1953.

Promotions

The undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers (on prob.) are confirmed in the rank of Pilot Officer:

Frederick Martin KINVIG (709721).

Colin William RUDD (75049).

Ronald Trevor ALEXANDER (74965).

Russell George ARCHER (328734).

Laurence Alan COLLECUTT (75038).

Leonard Dudley COWPER (75032).

John Douglas LACK (74202).

John Maxted TERRY (75048).

Donald Lawrence BEATTIE (75354).

James Stirling DUKE (459421).

Merlyn Cecil PREECE (75043).

Benjamin Hamish KNIGHT (75042).

Donald Victor McCBRIDE (75046).

Gavin Ross WALLACE (330313).

Rodney Graeme HAND (75034).

Arthur Graeme GORDON (130819).

Gary Ronald GRAHAM (551338).

James Robert HUTCHISON (797031).

David Brian Steedman JOHNS (326215).

Dated 22 July 1953.

Transfer to Retired List

Flight Lieutenant Colin Beresford Graham KNIGHT, D.F.M. (70073) is transferred to the Retired List 'A'. Dated 7 July 1952.

Terminations of Commissions

The temporary commissions of the undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers (on prob.) are terminated:

Alexander John BROWN (75039).

Ronald PETERSEN (75061).

Ian Peter STEVEN (75036).

Dated 21 July 1953.

TECHNICAL BRANCH

Extension of Engagement

Engineer Division

The engagement of Squadron Leader Frederick William THORNTON, M.B.E. (70201) is extended for a period of two months. Dated 1 June 1953.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Equipment Division

Promotion

Flying Officer Lewis Phillip PARry (70643) to be Flight Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1953.

Retirement

Flight Lieutenant Donald Andrew MURRAY (70316) is retired. Dated 13 July 1953.

Special Duties Division

Appointment

Donald William TREVOR (77111) is granted a short-service commission for a period of five years with the rank of Flying Officer (on prob.) to be followed by a period of four years in the Air Force Reserve. Dated 3 August 1953.

Promotion

Flight Lieutenant Leslie Colin Woods, M.A., M.Sc., B.E., Ph.D., A.F.R.Ae.S. (74239) to be Squadron Leader. Dated 6 December 1952.

Retirement

Flight Lieutenant John George WATT (73663) is retired. Dated 3 February 1953.

EDUCATION BRANCH

Promotion

Flying Officer Rex William ORR (75075) to be Flight Lieutenant. Dated 1 July 1953.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Extension of Commission

Flying Officer (temp.) John Firby KENDRICK (130124) is granted an extension of his commission for a period of three years to expire on 31 December 1956.

Transfers

The undermentioned Pilot Officers are transferred from the Regular Air Force for a period of four years, to be followed by a period of four years in the Air Force Reserve:

Rodney Graeme HAND (75034).

Gavin Ross WALLACE (330313).

Gary Ronald GRAHAM (551338).

David Brian Steedman JOHNS (326215).

James Robert HUTCHISON (797031).

Dated 28 July 1953.

Flying Officer (temp.) Jack Taylor HALL (130126) is transferred from the Air Force Reserve for a period of three years with the rank of Flying Officer and with seniority as from 18 July 1952, to be followed by a period of four years in the Air Force Reserve. Dated 18 July 1953.

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Appointment

Harold Albert LINNEY is granted a commission with the rank of Pilot Officer (on prob.). Dated 10 July 1953.

Resignation

Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Richard Alfred PEARCE resigns his commission. Dated 14 July 1953.

AIR FORCE RESERVE

ACTIVE RESERVE

Appointment

Ivor George FIELD (133663) is granted a commission in the General Duties Branch for a period of four years with the rank of Flight Lieutenant and with seniority as from 7 June 1951. Dated 19 October 1952.

Transfer

Flight Lieutenant Leonard George William BROWN (132580) is transferred with his present rank and seniority from the General Duties Branch, General Reserve, to the Administrative and Supply Branch, Equipment Division, Active Reserve, for a period of four years. Dated 20 May 1953.

Terminations of Commissions

The commissions of the undermentioned officers are terminated:

Flying Officer David Benjamin BROOK (130685). Dated 10 July 1953.

Flying Officer William Peter ANDERSON (130895). Dated 9 July 1953.

GENERAL RESERVE

Appointments

Frederick Allan CARTER (133874) is granted a commission in the General Duties Branch for a period of four years with the rank of Fligh Lieutenant and with seniority as from 25 October 1945. Dated 27 July 1953.

Bruce Alexander SINCLAIR (133863) is granted a commission in the General Duties Branch for a period of four years with the rank of Flight Lieutenant and with seniority as from 8 June 1951. Dated 21 September 1952.

Ross Smith MACARTHUR, B.A. (133870) is granted a commission in the General Duties Branch for a period of four years with the rank of Flying Officer and with seniority as from 5 November 1944. Dated 8 June 1953.