THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 25

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant H. C. Sattler, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant N. Seagar, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant J. D. Sellar, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant H. R. Sherson, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
2nd Lieutenant R. C. Holt.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant W. McL. Jack, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant E. W. Keepa, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
2nd Lieutenant E. Laverty.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant W. Lewis, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant D. D. McKenzie, in the rank of Lieutenant.

Dated 1 November 1956.

The undermentioned relinquish their temporary commissions:

The Rev. P. J. Keegan, c.s.s.r., Chaplain, 4th Class (Roman Catholic).
Dated 1 November 1956.

Hon. Captain T. R. Pollard.
Dated 1 March 1942.
Lieutenant E. Q. X. Neale.
Dated 1 November 1956.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant T. G. Mullins.
Dated 1 November 1956.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant N. F. A. Row.
Dated 1 November 1956.

Lieutenant L. J. B. McKelvie resigned his commission on appointment to the ranks of the N.Z. Territorial Force. Dated 8 June 1943.
Temp. Lieutenant H. W. R. Sissons relinquished his temporary commission on appointment to the ranks of the N.Z. Temporary Staff. Dated 23 October 1943.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant R. A. Harrison, B.Sc., relinquished his temporary commission on being appointed to the ranks of the Regular Force. Dated 3 May 1953.
2nd Lieutenant E. C. Shave relinquished his commission on appointment to the ranks of the Regular Force. Dated 13 January 1948.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant B. R. Wakelin relinquished his temporary commission on appointment to the ranks of the Regular Force. Dated 25 February 1954.

OFFICER STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE EMERGENCY FORCE

Major S. R. Lewis, R.N.Z.A.S.C., and is reposted to the N.Z. Regular Force. Dated 14 February 1957.

Dated at Wellington this 21st day of March 1957.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, Termination, and Cancellation of Commissions 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 appointments, promotions, extensions of commissions, transfers, termination, and cancellation of commissions of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

General Duties Branch

Appointment

Sergeant Alan Roy Bleakley (72159) is granted a short-service commission in the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, for a period ending 2 March 1968. He is appointed to the rank of Pilot Officer, with effect from 11 February 1957.

Promotions

Flying Officer Roland Thomas Padden, D.F.C., D.F.M. (76447), to be Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 19 November 1956.
Flying Officer David Maurice Lyng (71929) to be Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 16 February 1957.
Pilot Officer Alan Dyer (326435) to be Flying Officer, with effect from 1 March 1957.

Extension of Commission

Special Duties Division

Squadron Leader John Mawdsley, M.Sc. (75031), is granted an extension of his present commission for a period of two years, with effect from 8 April 1957.

Education Branch

Appointments

Maurice Earl Webb (78946) is granted a short-service commission in the Education Branch, Regular Air Force, for a period of five years to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. He is appointed to the rank of Flying Officer, with effect from 10 February 1957.

John Kendrick Barry (621324) is granted a short-service commission in the Education Branch, Regular Air Force, for a period of five years, to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. He is appointed to the rank of Pilot Officer, with effect from 10 February 1957.

WOMEN'S ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE

Regular Section

Promotions

The under-mentioned Assistant Section Officers to be Section Officers, with effect from 28 February 1957:

Alene Dawn Tufner (77053).
Helen Margaret Wesney (77305).

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

General Duties Branch

Extension of Commission

Flying Officer Henry Thomas Norton (75547) is granted an extension of his present commission for a period of four years, with effect from 1 April 1957.

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Appointments

The under-mentioned are granted commissions in the Air Training Corps with the rank of Pilot Officer, with effect from the dates shown:

Anthony Joseph Henry, 7 February 1957.
Philip John Parr, M.Sc., 13 February 1957.

Promotion

Pilot Officer Alwin Hugh Tuson, B.A., to be Flying Officer, with effect from 10 November 1956.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Appointment

Aircraftman Christopher Barrie Atkinson (821903) is granted a commission in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Secretarial Division), Reserve of Air Force Officers, for a period ending 30 June 1961. He is appointed to the rank of Acting Pilot Officer, with effect from 1 June 1956.

Promotion

Flying Officer Roy Seymour McIntosh (133056) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 16 September 1956.

Transfers

Flight Lieutenant Frank Victor Honey (75180) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 8 March 1957.

Wing Commander Henry Leopold Thompson, M.A. (70250) is transferred from the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division), Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 13 March 1957.

The under-mentioned officers are transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from the dates shown:

Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Colin William Calder (133374), 8 February 1957.
Flying Officer David Nelson Atkins, M.A. (331688), 15 February 1957.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Secretarial Division

Promotions

Pilot Officer John William Noble, B.E.M. (70938), to be Flying Officer, with effect from 28 February 1957.

Equipment Division

The under-mentioned Pilot Officers to be Flying Officers, with effect from 28 February 1957:

Alan Benjamin Everitt (71326).
Harold Trevor McKubre (71315).
Michael David Reid (75241).
Ronald David Smith (76109).

Extensions of Commissions

Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Noel Raymond Haglund (132112) is granted an extension of his present commission for a period ending 1 April 1961.
Flight Lieutenant Robert Ingles (132653) is granted an extension of his present commission for a period ending 12 April 1958.

Termination of Commission

The commission of Flying Officer Leo Stephenson Bates (132332) is terminated, with effect from 13 November 1956.

Cancellation of Commission

The commission of Pilot Officer Alistair Francis Hargreaves Bailey (132348) is cancelled, with effect from 30 November 1956.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of March 1957.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.