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1939
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JUNE I, 1939 Lieutenant on the dates stated:—W. G. Tailyour (Lieutenant, The Cameron Highlanders) (March 2); P. R. Beare (March 9); A. M. K. Phillips (March 15); J. H. Barrett (March 27); R. W. Gautrey (April 1); K. M. Ware (April 12); P. G. Jameson (April 16); A. E. Hyde-Parker, '1'. S. Kivett-Carnac (April 17); F. L. Newall (April 3d); K. R. Rogers (May 8). The following Pilot Officers are granted the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated:—J. L. Waters (March 7); RU E. Craven (April 57). The following Flying Officers relinquish the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated:—A. J. Trumble (March 30); D. T. St. H. Dawes (April 19); G. D. Jones (April 27); J. Gi'llan (April 30); F. C. Phipps (May 5); C. A. Vernieux (May 8); K. E. Kennedy (May 13). Lt. G. Starkey, R.N., is reattached to the Royal Air Force as a Flying Officer with effect from April 18, and with seniority of September 13, 1936; P/O. P. W. Ackroyd-Simpson takes rank and precedence as if his appointment bore date March 18. Reduction to take effect from April 14. The following Flying Officers are transferred to the Reserve, Class C, on the dates stated:—R. E. Shorter (May 16); K. E. Kennedy (May 13). Sqn. Ldr. M. F. Calder resigns his short-service commission (May 12); F'/O. F. J. L. Donaldson relinquishes his short-service com mission on account of ill-health (May 20). Accountant Branch The following Warrant Officers are granted commissions as Flying Officers on probation with seniority of March 27, and with effect from the dates stated:— V. H. Webb (May 8); A. R. B. King, F. S. Dean (May 9). Medical Branch F/O. J. D. Tonkinson, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant with effect from January 3, and with seniority of January 3, 1938. (Substituted for notification in Gazette of May 2.) Errata In the Gazette of January 31, for Ian Stewart Henderson read Ian Stuart Henderson; in the Gazette of April 18, for Charles James Montagu Montagu read Charles James Drogo Montagu; in the Gazette of May 2, for A. Nevers read A. Levers. Royal Air Force Reserve RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Lt. A. G. Tremain is granted a commission in Class C as Flying Officer with effect from April 20, 19:38. and is transferred to Class CC with effect from May 7, 1938, and is granted the rank of Flight Lieutenant with effect from October 10, 1938; Capt. A. F. Muir is granted a commission as Flying Officer in Class C with effect from May 23 and with seniority of October 20, 1936; Sqn. Ldr. R. S. Gibson Craig Lucy, A.F.C. (R.A.F. Ret.), is granted a com mission in Class CC as Flight Lieutenant (Honorary Squadron Leader) (February 16). The following are granted commissions in Class CC as Flight Lieutenants on the dates stated:—Capt. J. M. Pye-Smith (February <>); Lt. E. M. Newman, R. A. R. Coote-Robinson (March ii); Maj. J. A. J. Farrell, D.S.O. (K.A.R.O.) (March 14); Capt. D. M. Greene (LA. ret.) (March 25); Sec. Lt. J. S. Wilson (March 27); Lt. A. H. Read, M.M. (March 30) Capt. A. H. Jones is granted a commission in Class CC as Flying Officer (Honorary Flight Lieutenant) (March 27); Lt. A. G. Forbes is granted a commission in Class CC as Flying Officer (March 26); Pilot Officer on probation M. H. Duckham is confirmed in his appointment (March 20). The following are transferred from Class A to Class C on the dates stated:—Flight Lieutenant.—A. T. H. Willis (February 27). Flving Officers.—R. H. Rose (April 25); R. W. Barton (May 22). F/O. G. W. Lavington is transferred from Class A to Class B (Equipment Branch) with his present rank and seniority (May 1); Sqn. Ldr. M. C. Pascoe relinquishes his commission on completion of service (April 15); Fit. Lt. P. C. Cabot relinquishes his com mission on completion of sen-ice (February 1); F/O. J. F. Wells relinquishes his commission in Class C on completion of service (March iq); P/O. K. Marples relinquishes his commission on appoint ment to a short-service commission in the Royal Air Force (May 8). Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Gencial Duties Brandt P/O. H. R. Bjelke-Petersen (R.A.A.F.R.) is granted a commission in that rank with effect from May 23 and with seniority of April 1, 1933- The following reservists are granted commissions as Pilot Officers en probation (March 29):—Sgt. D. H. Macbeath, Sgt. J. G. Walker, Sgt. H. L. N. Davis, Sgt. R. C. Hockey, Sgt. W. R. L. Beaumont, Sgt. D. H. Nock, Sgt. T. C. Pick, Sgt. R. D. McLaren, Sgt. D. A. Cracknell, Sgt. M. E. Burnham, Sgt. R. A. R. Chalmers, Sgt. K N. T. Lee. Sgt. C. H. Willis, Sgt. E. J. Martin, Sgt. J. G. Forln^, S«t. R. A. McGowan, Sgt. R. A. Winter, Sgt. D. Wood, Sgt. G. M. Mrnifield, Sgt. A. E. Hill, Sgt. S. P. Russell, Sgt. L. H. Wood, Sgt. P- R. McGregor, Sgt. A. F. Martindale, Sgt. E. T. Halley. Sgt. I. R. Bachelor, Sgt. R. Wilson, Sgt. D. K. Da vies, Sgt. A. J. Claydon, Sgt. A. R. A. Forbes, Sgt. T G. F. Ritchie, Sgt. R. Bowver, Sgt. J- E. Jackson, Sgt. S. W. R. Howell, Sgt. N. S. Lacev, Sgt. G. Crawford, Sgt. C. T. Locke, Sgt. N. B. Berrington, Sgt. M. G. Olley, Sgt. D. G. Johnson. \®m 573 Service Aviation Rear Admiral K. E. L. Creighton, M.V.O., is appointed Honorary Flight Lieutenant (March 30); Col. W. D. Hall, M.C. (LA Ret.) is appointed Honorary Flight Lieutenant (April it); P/O. C. M. Wight-Boycott is promoted to the rank of Flying Officer (March 28). The following Honorary Flight Lieutenants are granted the hono rary rank of Wing Commander on the dates stated : —Sir Lionel A D. Sturdee, Bt. (April 3); H. A. Joly de Lotbiniere, M.C. (April 4); W. C. F. A. Wilson, O.B.E. (April 6). P/O. J. S. Morton relinquishes his commission on appointment to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force (May 23). Administrative and Special Duties Brancli The following are granted commissions as Pilot Officers on proba tion with the honorary ranks stated (May 16):—Group Captain.— C. C. Brachi. Squadron Leaders—U. W. Allen, J. D. Haddon, J. D. Piper, M.C., W. R. Thomson. Flight Lieutenants—F. J. Bal- combe, W. A. Skinner, G. Williams. Flying Officers.—J. J. R. Back, J. H. Boyer, E. W. Cole, R, H. Collins, I. R. Davies, K. Hassall, J. W. Piggott, W. A. Russell, T. W. Wiseman. The following are granted commissions as Pilot Officers on proba tion (May 16):—E. F. D. Acland, A. E. Alderton, H J. D. AxkeU, E. J. Ashby, E. R. Barker, D.S.C., H. A. Bird, A. Blomfield, C. H. Brewer, M.C., C. C. Brill, J. C. Burney-Cumming, N. Bury, W. F. Carson, E. C. Crossley, E. C. Davies, M.C., A. T. Daw, K. M. Dawson, L. J. Empson, A. J. Garside, D.F.C., H. M. Goode, C. E. Gregory, R. D. Hambrook, G. Hamilton-Browne, G. R. E. Hayter, L. HenshaU, M.B.E., H. D. Hrgham, F. T. Hull, T. P. Isaac, J. W. Jones, D. W. Lane, C. W. Langlands, C. M. Leman, M.C., D.F.C., L. I. Lowthian, A. C. Lyell, A. W. Macllwaine, H. Maynard, C. R. Millbourn, R. Musgrave, C. Osenton, A.F.C., D. W. Patston, F. H. Rae, C. W. N. Raymond, F. L. H. Roberts, G. Rogerson, C. F. Roupell, C. E. Ruault, J. Scott-Taggart, M.C,. E. M. C. Shipp, D. E. B. K. Shipwright, W. R. Tate, N. H. Thackrah, A. P. Thompson, O.B.E., D. Tidmarsh, M.C., G. F. Turberville, C. W. Usher, V. L. Watson, R. C. Williams, M.C. Equipment Branch The following Acting Pilot Officers are employed with the Royal Air Force with effect from the dates stated:—T. H. Snelling, H. C. Windsor (April 24); A. E. B. Rich (Mav 1); H. W. G. Triggs (May 8). Medical Branch The following are granted commissions in the ranks stated (May 23):—Flight Lieutenants.—J. C. Macgown, M.D., Ch.B.; H. Treiss- man, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B., B.S., ,F.R.C.S. Flying Officers.— E. K. Brownrigg, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.; A. L. Knipe, MB., Ch.B.; R. G. B. Wigoder, L.R.C.P. and S. Auxiliary Air Force General Duties Branch No. 600 (CITY OF LONDON) SQUADRON.—J. N. L. Isaac is granted a commission as Acting Pilot Officer (January 12). No. 601 (COUNTY OF LONDON) SQUADRON.—Fit. Lt. R. A. E. Luard relinquishes his commission (November 24, 1938). No. 603 (CITY OF EDINBURGH) SQUADRON.—J. S. Morton is granted a commission as Acting Pilot Officer (May 23). No. 605 (COUNTY OF WARWICK) SQUADRON.—R. C Longsdon is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (April 15); Fit. Lt. J. V. Wood relinquishes his commission (March 7). No. 611 (WEST LANCASHIRE) SQUADRON.—W. P. Barrell is granted a commission as Acting Pilot Officer (March 23). No. 614 (COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN) SQUADRON.—The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—M. L. Edwards (February 16); N. S. Merrett (February 17); P. Fair (February 18). No. 615 (COUNTY OF SURREY) SQUADRON.—A. S. C. Rose is granted a commission as Acting Pilot Officer (April 17). Xo. 902 (COUNTY OF LONDON) SQUADRON.—H. M. Whitehead is granted a commission as Flying Officer (February 14). No. 905 (COUNTY OF SURREY) SQUADRON.—Capt. V. A. Cazalet, M.C.. M.P., is granted a commission as Flying Officer (April 21). No. 020 (WEST LANCASHIRE) SQUADRON.—E. Errington, M.P., is granted a commission as Acting Pilot Officer (April 18). No. 932 (HAMPSHIRE) SQUADRON.—V. E. Vincent is granted a com mission as Flight Lieutenant (March 24). No. 936 (COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND) SQUADRON.—The following are granted commissions in the ranks stated (April 14):—F/O. R. E. Baty, M.C.. P/O. G. H. Brown. No. 937 (COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND) SQUADRON.—R. L. Rich mond is granted a commission as Flying Officer (April 15). No. 945 (CITY OF GLASGOW) SQUADRON.—J. S. Houston is granted a commission as Flying Officer (April 20). No. 046 (CITY OF GLASGOW) SQUADRON.—The following are granted commissions in the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—R. N. Lochhead, M.C. (April 17); H. A. Underhill, M.C. (April :q). Equipment Branch Fit. Lt. E. J. Moorhead relinquishes his commission (May 21). . Auxiliary Air Force Reserve of Officers General Duties Branch J. V. Wood is granted a commission as Flight Lisutenant ia aass C (March 7).'
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