12 MAY

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

769

THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. K. Liggett, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Church of England), is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Chaplain, 2nd Class. Dated 1 April 1955.

The Rev. W. A. Scott, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Church of England), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 April 1955.

The Rev. J. A. Mee, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Church of England), is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, with the rank of Chaplain, 3rd Class. Dated 1 April 1955.

The Rev. J. M. Templar, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Church of England), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 April 1955.

The Rev. C. D. C. Caswell, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Church of England), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 April 1955.

N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS

Regular Force

Captain R. E. Greaves is granted an extension of his short-service commission for a period of one year as from 17 April 1955.

N.Z. DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC CORPS

Regular Force

Captain P. M. Nottingham, M.Sc., to be Major. Dated 19 December 1954.

William Bruce McAdam, M.Sc., is granted a short-service commission for a period of five years as from 1 April 1955 in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1955.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Captain O. Marshall is re-engaged for a period of two years as from 28 April 1955.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Avondale College Cadets

Major R. G. G. Dalglisb, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Major. Dated 22 March 1955.

Captain L. J. F. Colgan is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 22 March 1955.

John McGlashan College Cadets

Cullen William Thomson to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 February 1955.

Robert Richmond White to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 February 1955.

King’s College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant D. J. Thornton, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1955.

King’s High School Cadets

Arthur Norman Donovan, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 2 February 1955.

Otago Boys’ High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant K. W. Robertson to be Lieutenant. Dated 16 April 1955.

John Stephen Dawson, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 February 1955.

Papanui Technical College Cadets

David Moss Goldsmith to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 18 February 1955.

James Alexander Ross to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 20 February 1955.

Southland Technical College Cadets

Captain W. R. Curwen, E.D., to be Major. Dated 1 October 1953.

South Otago High School Cadets

Allan Graham Anderson to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 March 1955.

Waitaki Boys’ High School Cadets

Captain W. R. Laney is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 31 March 1955.

2nd Lieutenant D. S. Cumberbeach, M.Sc., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1952.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

Regimental List

1st Divisional Signals Regiment, R.N.Z. Sigs.

Lieutenant B. S. Liley is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 10 March 1955.

Supplementary List

Lieutenant H. J. Smith is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19 April 1955.

Temp. Lieutenant W. McL. Brebner is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 15 April 1955.

OFFICER STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE EMERGENCY FORCE

Major V. J. Duley, M.C., R.N.Z.A., dated 20 April 1955, and is posted to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., with the rank of Major, with seniority from 14 May, 1954. Dated 21 April 1955.

Dated at Wellington this 29th day of April 1955.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointment, Confirmation of Appointments, Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, and Resignation of Commission of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

PURSUANT to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Act 1950, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointment, confirmation of appointments, promotions, extensions of commissions, transfers, and resignation of commission of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointment

Sergeant Pilot Jack Desmond MAGON (71481) is granted a short-service commission in the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, for a period of four years with the rank of Pilot Officer 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 15 February 1955.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotion

Special Duties Division

Flight Lieutenant Joseph Charles WILLIAMS, B.A., Dip.Ed. (130148), is granted the temporary rank of Squadron Leader. Dated 1 March 1955.

WOMEN’S ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE

REGULAR SECTION

Extensions of Commissions

Squadron Officer Ernestine Graham HUME (70341) is granted an extension of her present commission for a period of one year. Dated 1 January 1955.

Section Officer June Constance HUGHES (72973) is granted an extension of her present commission for a period of one year. Dated 14 November 1954.

Resignation of Commission

Section Officer Huia Alice JENKINS (73786) resigns her commission. Dated 6 April 1955.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Confirmation of Appointments

The undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers are confirmed in their appointments with the rank of Pilot Officer:

David Nelson ATKINS, M.A. (331688).

Norman John ATKINS (329989).

John Hayward HENDERSON (921547).

Frank Albert KING (914632).

George Lindsay SMITH (922565).

Michael Archibald TAYLOR (300904).

Dated 25 February 1955.

Promotions

The undermentioned Pilot Officers are granted the rank of Flying Officer with effect from the date shown after each name:

Kenneth Eric Webley MELVIN (329637), 25 October 1954.

Leonard James THOMPSON (920114), 25 October 1954.

Raymond Albert BROWN (921305), 25 February 1955.

Patrick Gilbert VOWLES (458131), 25 February 1955.

William Brent WILKINSON (458256), 25 February 1955

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Promotion

Flying Officer Norman Kay ROBSON (133803) is granted the temporary rank of Flight Lieutenant. Dated 23 February 1955.

Transfers

Wing Commander John Milne CHECKETTS, D.S.O., D.F.C. (70023), is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years. Dated 13 April 1955.

Flight Lieutenant John Duncan GARRETT (70149) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years. Dated 5 May 1955.

Flight Lieutenant Jack DAVIDSON, D.F.C. (132383), is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Administrative and Supply Branch (Secretarial Division), Reserve of Air Force Officers, for a period of four years. Dated 1 April 1955.

Flying Officer Roy George Tawa ILES (132652) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years. Dated 1 April 1955.

Dated at Wellington this 26th day of April 1955.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.