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MARCH 21, 1940 267 Lieutenant:—(March 6) K. Slater, J. N. W Farmer, G. E. Ford, R. N.Lambert, A. W. Lee, U. M. Wyatt, V. E. Marshall, J. D. Harris The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officeron the dates stated :-(Dec. 31, 1939) E. F. Tonge; (Jan. 24) F. C. Gibbs; (Feb. IB) E. W. W. Ellis, P. E. Barnes: (March 5) P. C. Lambert.The following Flying Officers relinquish the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated: —(Nov. 20, 1939) J. D. V. Porter; (Dec. 12, 19391E J. S. Jones; (Dec. 18, 1939) D. H. MacKay; (Feb. 4) G. W. C. Gleed; (Feb. 10) F. Hume.P/O, W. J. Mulholland resigns his shoit service commission (March 1). The short service commissions of the following are terminated on cessationof luty on the dates stated: —(March 5) Pilot Officer on probation J. A. Caslaw. Acting Pilot Officers on probation:—(Feb. 4) W. E. C. Hagger;(March 41 P. .1. Frisby; (March 6) J. V. Baldwick. Equipment Branch. The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenanton the dates stated :—(Jan. 6) L. A. Jackson, B. O. Cannon; (Jan. 8) II. F. Levell, E. J. Stephens, J. W. Lamb. .Medical Branch. The following Flying Officers arc promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenanton the dates stated : —(Jan. 9) (seniority Jan. 9. 1939) G A. Baker, M.B., BS.; J. G. Field, MB , Ch.B.. M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.; (Jan. 9) (seniority Jan.15, 1939) G. James, M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P.; (Jan. 9) E. B. Bright, M.B., Ch.B.; E. C. Easson, M.B., Cli.B.; J L. W. Walls, L.R.C.P. and S.; (Jan.23) (seniority Jan. J3, 19391 K. B. Radmond, M.B., B.S.; (Jan. 23) M. O. Richardson, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Dental Branch. F/O. W. R. Foreman, L.D.S., is promoted to ths rank of Flight Lieutenant(Jan. 9). Commissioned Administrative Officer.Warrant Officer R. \V. Flegg is granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer on probation (Dec. 14, 1939 . Erratum. In the ('aaette of NOT. 21, 1939, notification concerning W/O. P. F. Over-toil. For Oct. 2S, 1939, read Sept. 28, 1939. Princess Mary's Itoyal Air Force Nursing Service. The following Staff Nurses are promoted to the rank of Sister on the datesstated :-(Feb. 10) Miss P. H. Blaekall, Miss B. M. Cadman, Miss E. J. Cassie, Miss K H. Farrand, Miss G. M. I. Jenkins, Miss K. Thomas; (Feb. 14)Miss I, L. Hubbard. Sister Miss D. M. Jones resigns her appointment (Feb. 29), Royal Air Force Reserve ROTAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE. Equipment Branch. The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are graded as Pilot Officersor probation on the dates stated :—(Jan. 6) E. J. W. S. Foote, C. \V. J. A. Homan; (Jan. 15) E. C. Pointer, J. F. Keith; (Jan. 20) A. G. Jones;(Jan. 22) I. C. Swain; (Jan. 25) C. Heard White, C. W. Rea; (Feb. 7) C. F. Burgess, H. W. A. Clifford, H. M. Heywood, D. H. Papps, J. D. Watford.The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—(Jan. 5) F. L. Mills, A. H. K. Stevens; (Jan. 12) C. W.Harman C. R. C Marlow- (Jan. 26) J. F H. Adams; (Feb. 2) W. P. Beddow, I. R. Mascall; (Feb. 9) A. E. Antill, J. L. King; (Feb. 16) C. W. S. Collins,R. B. Pavey; (Feb 23) O. H. Downing, S R Fairhead, E. Howett, W. R. B Phipps, R. W. Tyler; (Feb. 28) H. A. J. Bolwell, A. G. Dettmer. RESERVE OF Am FOBCE OFFICERS. General Duties Branch. W. H. Bowen is granted a commission in Class CC as Flying OiBcer (Jane12. 1939). The following Flying Officers are transferred to the Administrative andSpecial Duties Branch on the dates ttated : — (Jan. 27) A. W. Daly; !Fob. 26) A. I. A McDougall; (Mar. 5) R. A. Kendrick.The following officers are transferred from Class A to Class C on ths dates stated :-Sq-.adion Leaders: (Nov. 7. 1939) H F. Jenkins, A.F.C.; (Sept.26. 1939) G. L. G. Richmond. Flight Lieutenants: —(Oct. 24, 1939) S. H. Potter; (Jan. 1) L. S. Ash, F. .7. Bailev. Flying Officers :-(Sept. 21, 1959)N. R. Harben, D.F.C.: (Dec. 5, 1939) F. D. Travers, D.F.C. The following relinqrish th^ir commissions on cessation of duty on thedates slated :— Flight Lieutenants: (Dec. 2, 1939) C. M. Lister, M.C. : IDec. 3. 1939) A. C. Clayton. Flying Officer: (Feb. 5) J. H. Fuller.The notification in the Gazette of Oct. 20, 1939, concerning Fit. Lt. R. E. Barrett is cancelled. Adrp.inistrative and Special Duties liraneh. Fit. Lt. A. R T. Pipon. D.S.C., resigns his commission (Feb. 22); F/O. B. P. Jones relinquishes -his commission on account of ill-l;ealth (Feb. 20). Erratum,. In the Gazette of Dec. 28, 1939. notification concerning Fit. Lt. C. E.Lugaid, for Dec. 1, 1939, read Dec. 5, 1939. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve General Duties Branch. Sgt. A. M. Taylor is granted a commission for five years as Pilot Officeron mobation with effect from Dec. 1, 1939, and with seniority of March 29, 1939. The following ate granted commissions for the duration of hostilities inthe ranks and on the dates stated :-Pilot Officers on probation: (Feb. 1) ogt D. E. C. Mvland, Sgt. M. J. D. O'Leary. Acting Pilot Officer on proba-tion.—(Feb. 14) Sgt. A. J. Picknett. "a; folio ving Wing Commanders reiinqjish their hon. commissions oncessation of duty on the dates stated •- (Oct. 15, ^Sgi J. L. C. White, ?J.C.; (0<;t 29, 1939) W P. Mark-Wardlaw, D.S.O.the notification in the Gazette ol Nov. 14. 1939. concerning P/O. D. F. O. Sueltord is cancelled. Administrative and Special Duties Tiranch. IA ' oa p&fSons *s granted a commission as Pilot Officer on probation p., iefj£Rowing are granted commission1? for the duration of hostilities asIN i?cers "n probation on the dates stated: —(Oct. 19. 1939) E. M. Hook; PV-V'H ,'r.1^39' G- B- Atkinson; (Jan. 29) P. G. Boyd; (Feb. 8) A. G.lii D' * T ' 91 H- Campbell, D.S.O., O.B.E., T.D., J. R. Wardrop; (Feb. ^•Lawrie; (Feb. 12) G. A. Chapman. J. J. St. L Martin, M. J."" T. P.-W. Young; (Feb. 15) R. G. Brickell, A. A. W. ACTION : Pilots of a fighter squadron on the Western Front hurry to take off to intercept an enemy patrol. Air Commodore (Feb. 19); S. Byng-Maddick is granted an hon. commissionas Flying Officer (Jan. 23). (Substituted for notification in the Gazette of Feb 27)- F/O A. C. Smith is transferred to the General Duties Branch(March 11); P/O. on probation H. C. Redgrave resigns his commission (Feb. 8).The notification in the Gazette of Oct. 20, 1339, concerning Fit. Lt. R. E. Barrett (R.A.F.O.) is cancelled. Medical liranch. The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities inthe ranks and on the dates stated :—Flight Lieutenants: (Feb. 20) R. W. Nichol, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.O.G.; H. J. Ross, M.B.. Ch.B., F.R.C.S.;Flying Officers: (Feb. 6) A. W. H Oakey; (Feb. 20) W. Begg, MB., Ch.B.; E. A. K. Hoppins, M.B., Ch.B.; N. McSharry, M.B., Ch.B.; C. A. C.O'Connor. M.B., B.Ch. Denial Branch.A P McClare, L.D.S., is granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Flight Lieutenant (Feb. 23). Chaplains Tiranch. The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities withthe relative rank of Squadron Leader on the dates stated : —(Feb. 16) The Rev. J. Aydon; (Feb. 20) The Rev. E. T. Killick; (Feb. 26) The Rev R. U. Butler. Errata. In the Gazette of Dec. 19, 1939, notifications concerning W. E. Hole, R. S.Swanton, E. A. Waterton, A. C. Flavell, for icting Pilot Officers on pro- bation read Pilot Officers on probation. In the Gazette of Jan. 23, for561531 Sgt. T. Allitt read 561440 Sgt. T. Allitt. Auxiliary Air Force (Feh pm > V.A n. G. W. Parker, C. De W. Taylor, W. J. Warner;Jmkin. J> «E- M' Bennett, E. Cockburn, M.C.. J. K. Dick-Cleland, G. D. Rick if r G: Spenoer, R. S. Spurrier, O. G. Williams; (Feb. 21) W. F.E'Jlin v V,w-™er-Jone 5. D. E. Norman; (Feb. 22) W. A. Becker. E. M.H E n li Hase5- J- S. Walker: (Feb. 23) J. E. A. Binnie. W. G. Giles, Topping rT?Xri5' G W Murray, C. Ralph, G N. Sellers. D.F.C., T. H.A R Rn ib- 2*> C E- St J, Evers; (Feb. 25) R. Brockelbank. • *v D05le CMG OB E **" *J »~ ;> E- St C.M.G., O. is granted an hon. commission as General Duties Branch. No 903 (COUNTY OF LONDON) SQUADRON.—Acting Pilot Officer L. H.Fairbrother is confirmed in his appointment and graded as Pilot Officer (Sept. 3, 1939). No 934 (COUNTY OF DEVON) SQUADRON.—Acting Pilot Officer C. D. W.Harvey is confirmed in his appointment and graded as Pilot Officer (Sept." 3, 1939). Administrative and Special Duties Branch. No. 612 (COUNTY OF ABERDEEN) SQUADRON.—R. G. Warden is granted acommission as Pilot Officer on probation (March 12). No. 613 (CITY OF MANCHESTER) SQUADRON—Acting Pilot Officer H. Stoneis confirmed in his appointment and graded as Pilot Officer (Nov. 15, 1939). Accountant Branch. No 614 (COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN) SQUADRON.-Pilot Officer P. S. Potteris promoted to the lank of Flying Officer (Feb. 22). Women's Auxiliary Air Force The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the appointmentof Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Gloucester, C.I., G.B.E., to be an Air Commandant, Women's Auxiliary Air Force. The following are appointed Assistant Section Officers (March 2):—CptMiss E. M. Ballard. Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss D. Betheder, Aircraft- woman 2nd Class Mrs. B. D. Boyd-Carpenter, Aircraftwoman 2nd ClassMiss C S Ellis, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss F. I. Freeman. Aircraft- vonian 2nd Class Miss S. M. Frost, Cpl. Miss D. Garrod, Cpl. Mrs. M. Ives,Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss I. A. Jollye, Cpl. Miss W. B. Longford, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss P. C. Peliy, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class MissM M Robertson Durham, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss M. L. A. Strick- land, Cpl. Miss M. M. Walden Jones, Sgt. Mrs. H. Y. Widgery.The following are appointed Assistant Section Officers on the dates stated : — (Feb. 26) Miss L. A. Wilson, Miss C. M. Wood; (March 3) Mrs. N. B. K.Coehran-Pa trick.
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