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ADMIRALTY, FEB, 2 R.N.
H.M.S. NELSON TO VISIT MALTA After her visit with other Home Fleet ships to Lisbon H.M.S. Nelson, Captain W. T. Makeig-Jones, left Gibraltar for Malta, where she
14 to 21. L. C. Rumsey, and R. D. Hearder, Lieut-at-Arms W. R. Saunders stayed from February This enabled Admiral Sir Roger RT.C. have qualified as Dis(Retd.) to be Lieut.-Comdr,-at- Backhouse to confer with Admiral tinguished at the Royal Tank Arms (Retd.) (Feb. 1). Sir Dudley Pound, Commander-in-Corps School "In armament, and Cl lef in the Mediterranean, in re-the gard to the combined exercises be- Distinction in driving and main- tween the two fleets which are to be held in the neighbourhood of Gibraltar during the first fortnight
Lieuta. to be Lieut.-Comdrs, :—8. [Francis, C. F. Rawnsley, · R. J. Lieutenants A. R. de H. Malleck, Burch (Feb. 1).
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FEBRUARY 7
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Lieut.-Comar. "R. H. S. Cohen tenance. Captain K. R. Brooke placed ou Retd. List at own re- and Lieutenant J. B. Robertson, quest (Jan. 18); Cd. Shipt. HL Tid- RT.C. and Lieutenants G. Fman to be shipt. Leut with seny. Lushington and H. M. Lewis, "F" of Jan. 9. Battery, R.HA., qualified in driving and maintenance. PLANS DIVISION CHANGE
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met on Col. H. H. Wright. D.S.0., is Lawder hus Joined the Plans
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WAR OFFICE, FEB. 11
REGULAR ARMY
13); Col. F. 4. Heymann, OBE, retires on ret, pay (Feb. 11), and is granted the hon rank of Brig.: Col. E de W. H Bradley, D.A.O., M.C.. ceasing to be empld.. 15 placed on the hp. list (Feb. 11).
The Zollg. Lt.-Cols, to be Cols.: H. Pratt, D.SC., M.C., from R. Tank Corps (Jan. 21), with seng. Jan. 1. 1936; C. E. Ryan, M.C.,
TRAINING COMMAND STAFF Group Captain Malcolm Hender- joined H.M.S. Hawkins on February son. D.S.O., late in command of fer duty as Maintenance Com- the Aircraft Depot at Karachi, mander in the Reserve Fleet, and India. has been appointed Senior from R.A. (Feb. 1), with seny. July has been succeeded as executive Equipment Staff Officer in the officer of the cruiser Delhi by Training Command BL Market
Commander H. J. Murphy, late Draytoh, in succession to Group Intelligence staff officer at Gibral- Captain N. C. Spratt. O.B.E., who
retired on January 15.
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SLOOPS FOR DISPOSAL
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SLI. (Feb. 1).
to be Bt. Cols, under the prov. of The follg. Majs. and Bt. Lt.-Cols,
Art. 182A, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion, 1931:-F. Q. Wrisberg, R.A. (Jan. 15); J. T. Crocker, DBO., M.C., R. Tank Corps (Feb. 1).
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PERMANENT COMMISSIONS The sloops Bryony and Harebell.
Results are announced in Air formerly serving as dispatch vessel Ministry Orders of the examination to the Commander-in-Chief. Med-of short-service officers held in terranean, and as the ship of the November for permanent commis- The follg. relinquish their appts.: Senior Officer, Fishery and Mine- sions and medium service. Spe-Col B. de W. H. Bradley D.8.0., sweeping Flotillas. have been
cialization vacancies. have been M.C., as Chief Bignal Of.. B. Comd. placed on the disposal list at allotted to the first 20 (as com- (Feb. ' 11); Maj, and B. Lt.-Col. Devonport. As the Chrysan-pared with 16 a year age) as D. N. Wimberley M.C., Camerone. themum is being converted into a follows:-
as G.SO. 2nd Grade, War Office afllship for the London División.
C. N. Fleming (N), B Samson (Feb. 85). R.N.V.R.. this will leave on the, R. E Burns (E), A. J. F. The follg. appts, are made:-Col. efferrive list only three ships, the Churchill (N), J. A. E. Pettit (N), D. H. Pratt, DSO, MC. to be Lupin. Rosemary, "and Foxglove, of 3. C. Millar (8), J. B. Voyce (N), Asst. Dir. of Mech., War Omce E FitzR. Fox-Davies under the the appt. of Inätr. (CL CC) (Jan.. the numerous "flower" class sloops A. D. Groom (E), H. J. Irens (E), (Jan. 21); Col. C. E. Ryan, M.C., prov. of Art. 118, Royal Warrant 21). built during the War.
APPOINTMENTS
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F. S. D. Burgis (Ph), G. M. Fidler to be 0.5,0. 1st Grade, War Office for Pay and Promotion, 1931. (A), O. S. A Parnaby (3). C. H. (Feb 1): Maj. and Bt. L-Col· Mitchell (A), V. R. Oats (E), B. G. E. H. W. Backhouse, Suffolk R, Morris (A), 8. R. R. Smith (S), G. from D.A.A.G., to be 0.8.0., 2nd
(8).
:
Estant.
Inspa. Dept.--Maj. F.. F. Po- cock, M.C., R.A, from Dep, Asst.. ROYAL TANK CORPS Maj. R. G. W. Rimington to be Dir. of Progress, War Office to be The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-
Mech. A Richmond (8), T. R. Vickers (S), Grace, War Office (Feb. 5); Capt. Lt. Col. (Jan. 21):-Maj. N. EB. C. Inapr. (CL Z) (Feb. 1). Experimental Lts.-D. G. Clutterbuck, to Ver- R. D. Welland (S), R. C. Crawford and Bt. Maj. K. C. Davidson, M.C..Mahony is restd to the estabt. non for M.M.S. No. 51. (Feb. 9): E
Gordons, from Coy. Comdr, (0.8.0. Jan. 21); Capt. G. H. Warren is Maj, H. W. Baker M.C., KELI F. G. Halley, to Fleetwood (Feb.
"N" denotes air navigation:","CL. CO), R. Mil. Coll, to be Bde. secd. whilst holding the appt. of relinquishes the appt. of 2nd in
Comd. Cl. EE) (Feb, 11). Gunn, Wing. Armoured 10).
engineering: Signals: "Ph." Maj., 5th Inf. Bde. (Jan. 30); Capt. Inst..
MEMURLANDA LIS. (E) R. J. Armstrong, to photography; and "A" armament. and Bt. Bt. Maj. E. Hakewill Smith, Fighting Vehicles Sch (Jan. 21).
Lt. (temp. 'Capt) E 8. Turner, Pembroke for RN.B. Feb. 8); H.
Twelve other officers have been M.C., R.S., Fus, to be D.A.A.G., War
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS RA, relinquishes the temp. rank for non-specialist per- Omice (Feb. 5). D. T. Duifn, to Medway (Feb, 16) selected
Short Service Commission-The of Capt. on ceasing to be empld. ROYAL REGIMENT OF follg. Lts to be Capts.-C. Mwith the R.WAFF. (Jan). 13). and to Parthian (undated); F. St. manent commissions as follows:--
ARTILLERY J. B. Black, M. P. C. Corkery, G. J. Le Flufy."to Ark Royal (Feb. 231,
Arthur, MB. (Jan. 13); R D The follg. Lts. (local Capts.) re- Cd. Engrs.-W. J.
Maj. A. F. B. Cottrell, D.S.O., to Menzies, M.B. (Feb. 1), with seny.inquish the local rank of Capt. L. Cruickshanks, R. I. K. Edwards, McNally, to Medway (Feb. 9) and to Proteus C. Fothergill, G. D. Garvin, C. F be Lt. Col. (Feb. 1); Maj. (Qr. Feb.1, 1937; V. Bennett, MB. (Feb on ceasing to be empld, with the King, R. J. C. Nedwili, D. C. Olivet. Mr.) J. W. Merriman to be Lt-Col. 9), with seny. April 23, 1837, and RAF, (Jan. 151-R., B. Pakenhaın, (undated); F. A.. Braham, to
H. M. Pinfold, R. E. Sharp, and H. (Qr.-Mr.)" (Feb. 10); Capt. G. H. preceedence next below Capt. T. Border R.; A. F. Anderson, R. War Sphinx (March 2).
Burgess retires on ret. pay on M. W. D'Arcy, M.B
R. Wt. Engr.-8. W. Donovan, to de C. A. Woodhouse.
or the 91 officers who sat, 79 account of l-health (Jan. 22); The foll. to be Lts. (on prob.) Hawkins (March 2).
Sec. Lt. 8. C. Ponter. late R. reached the qualifying standard. Capt. E. H. Walter is secd, for serv. (Feb. 1)-E.. A. Donegan, MB West Surrey R.. having been con- In the home commands 38 passed | with the T.A. (Jan. 31); Lt. E. R. E. J. B. Fiews, M.B.: K.. P. Brown: victed by the Civil Power, is de- and seven failed; and in oversea Dayrell is secd, for serv, with the C. C. Langford, M.B.: T. G. Seur-prived of the mnk of Sec. Lt. rank commands 41 passed and five fall-R.AF. (Jan. 11); Lt. E-S. Turner lock James; J. C. Watts.
|(Oct. 26, 1937). ed.
is restd. to the estabt, (Jan. 13); The follg.Lla. (on prob.) are secd,
INDIA OFFICE, FEB: 11 Sgt.-Ma}. (Instr.) E. J. Cherry, under the prov, of Art 213..Royal The King has been pleased to M.B.E., to be. Lt. "(D,O) (Feb, 12). Warrant for Pay and Promotion, appoint Lt.-Gen. Sir John E 8. SCHOOL
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS 1937 (Feb. 1)-E. A. Donegan, MB. Brind, K.C.B., K.B.E., CM.G., Lt. Col. J. H. Stafford, O.B.E., J. B. Plews, M.B.; J, C. Watts. DS.O., to be Gen Offi. Comdg.- Lt.-Cdr.-F. P. Fral, to Victory The School of Generall Recon-
Southern Commd.. for eroe. (Feb. 6) and to Dunedin to naissance will form at Therney M.C., on completion of four years' RUTAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS in Chief, complete training (Feb. 12),
Lt.-Col (OEO. 1st Cl.) A. H. India (Oct. 12, 1937) (in substn of land on April 4, from which date serv. as a. Regt. Lt.-Col., is placed N. instruction in general reconnais-n the hp. list (Feb. 10); Maj. D. Badcock, O.BE, M.C., having at-notifn, in the "Gazette" of Nov.
tained the age for retirement is 5, 1937). sance will cease at the School of Morris to be Lt. Col. (Feb. 10). Air Navigation, Manston. The new aerodrome at Thorney Island,
PROMOTION
Cd. Shipt.-H." Tidman, to
or Shipt. Lt. (seny. Jan. 9), '?
ROVAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER
RESERVE
Proby. Payr. Sub-LR.
Clark, to Curacoa (Feb 15).
THE ARMY
INSTRUCTION FOR OFFICERS
IN INDIA
GENERAL RECONNAISSANCE
.་
Hants, is due to came into general
asc on March 10..
"It has been decided that officers QUARRY BAY SCHOOL selected for appointments in India SPORTS ON MARCH 9 may, immediately before taking over, be attached to the instruc- tional staff of the Quetta Staff Col-
V
The Quarry Bay School Sports are lege for two months, or to the to be held at the Tennis ground of Senior Officers School in Belgaum the Talkoo Club on Wednesday. for one month or for two 1 an March 9, at 10.45 am. oficer joins direct from the United Mrs. G. R. Sayer will present the Kingdom.
prizes.
PRISON OFFICER MARRIED
The wedding took place at the Registry hast' week, of, Mr. Ernest. Goddard. Warder at Stanley Frison, and Miss Annie' FranCEN Lam, of Hong Kong. (Hollywood Arts Studio).
FOOT GUARDS
placed on ret, pay (Feb. 10); Capt. The King has approved the folig. Gren. G'ds-Capt. E. H. Goul-O.E.O. 2nd Cl.) P. A. Prince retires promotions, appointments, retire- urn is seed, while holding the on ret. pay (Feb. 1).
ments, &c. appt. of Adjt: R. Mil. Coll. (Feb.
3).
11
8. Gds-Lt. H. N. Clowes to be Adit. vice Lt. C. LI..H. Dunbar (Jan 20.
INFANTRY
The follg. Condrs. to be Lts.
INDIAN ARMY (O.E.O.8 3rd G.)-R C. Vanner The seny, of the folly officers in (Feb. 1); R. 8. Conner, J. A. Hart, the rank of Capt. is adjusted to W. E. C. Timmins, W. Stearn, MM, the dates shown:-Capt. Hon. W. and C. H. Johnson (Feb. 12),
1933); Capt.
Edwardes (Aug. 30,
W. York R.-See, Lt. R. P. Bairs-QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL. C. Hudson (Feb. 4, 1935); Capt. tow, from Supp. Res. of Ox., W. York R. to be Sec. Lt. (Feb. 11).
Bedrs. and Herts R-Capt. 'W.
MILITARY NURSING SERVICE
Staff Nurse Miss J. F. Makay to be Sister (Jan. 15); Provi. Staff
K. Wallker (Feb. 6, 1935).
The follg. officers retire:----Col. G. R. Mainwaring, DSO, (Jan
Rickman M.B.E, to be Adit, vice Nurse Miss E. M. Leicester is con-115); Lt. Col. C. F. Mackenzie (Jan. Capt. R. Norcock (Feb. 12).
El.
-
(25); Lt. Col. C. T. C. Plowden.
C.I.E. (Feb. 8).
JUDGES HONOURED
Lord Justice Clauson A
Privy Councillor „
It was announced from. No. 10
firmed in her appl
ESTABLISHMENTS RS. Fus. Capt. and Bt. Maj. E. Hakewill Smith, M.C., is secd, for Staff Coll-Maj. C. G. G. Nichol- serv, on the Stazz Greb. 8).
con, MC., R.A.. from 0.8.0.3rd Cheshire R-Capt. and Et, Maj. Grade, War Office, to be 0.8.0. 2nd (Qr.-Mr.) B. Hallmark, MC, Grade, and granted the local rank having attained the age for retire-jot Lt.-Col. whilst so empid: (Jan. ment. is placed on ret, pay (Feb.12). 10), RBM. J. H Sharpley to be Sen. Off. Sch-Maj. and Bt. Lt.- [Lt, (Qr,-Mr.) (Feb. 10).
Col. H. R. B.. Watkins, R. Tank Downing-street recently that Lord.. R.W. Fus.Lt. (Qr.-Mr.)« G. R. Corps, from 0.8.0. 2nd Grade Justice Clauson, the new Lord. Whyley to be Capt., (Qr.-Mr.) (Feb 50th (Northumbrian) Div., T.A., to Justice of Appeal, is to be made a 12)...
¡be G.8.0. 2nd Grade (Feb. 1). Privy Councillor and that a knight- D.C.LI-The foilg. Lts, be Capts.
Armoured Fighting Vehicles Sch.hood is to be conferred on Mr. Jus- Jan. 29)-(Local Capt.) J. Onslow-Lt. Col. and Bt. Cal R. H. Dean, tice Morton, who succeeded him and remains seed.; T.W. H..p. ist (empld.), from 0.8.0. 1st on the Chancery Bench. Criddle and remains secd: C. E. B. Grade, Mobile Div., to be Chief Lord Justice Clauson, who is 68. Acland,
instr. (Cl. X)7'Gunn. Wing «(Feb had been a judge of the Chancery Border R.-Lt. R. B. Pakenham 1).
Division since 1928. Before" that is restd. to the estabt. (Jan, 15)/ Sch. of Electric Lighting.-L. he was a leader of the Chancery Loral R. Lt. F. G. Barnes 18 R. E. Gabbett, B. A., R.E... to be Bar and was for some years stand- placed on the h.p. 1st on account Adit. (Jan..8).
ing counsel to Oxford University of ill-health (Jan. 15).
R. Mil. Coll-Capt. A. 6. Mac-and, Royal College of Physicians.
Els appointment as Lord Justice KB.LI-Maj. and Bt. Lt.-Col. ning. Gien. G'ds, reinquishes the J. M. Grover, M.C., to be Lt. Col. appt. of Adjt. (Feb. 3); Opt. E. H. of Appeal was announced on Jan. Lord Justice (Feb. 11) Capt. and Bt. Mas' H. W. Goulburn, Gren, G'ds to be AdJt. 4. He succeeded Baker, M.C., to be Maj. (Feb. 11);
Romer, who went to be Lord of Y. and LR--Capt. J. F: New- Signal Trng. Centre. Col. (temp, Appeal on Lord Roche's resigna- bould is placed on the hip. Ust on Brig), F. A. Heymann, O.B.E. retion. account of ill-health (Jan. '21),'- inquishes the appt of Comct, Mr. Justice Morton is. 50. Called Durham LLCapt. A. R. Bond, and the temp. rank of Brig. (Feb. to the Bar at the Inner Temple in M.B.E, retires on ret, pay. (Feb. 11).
1912, he served during the war in
(Feb. 3),
..
11). The follg. Lts to be Capta. Sch. or Signals-Capt. H. V. the Highland Light Infantry, win- (Jan. 6)-C., Fanning-Evans; HEwbank, R. Bignals, relinquianes ning the M.C.