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EXTRACTS FROM THE "LONDON on account of ill-health Oct. 29, 1941, GAZETTE." retaining the rank of Capt. .

Gct. 21.--"":Col. J. T. Simson, M.B. (1964), Gct. 31.-Maj.-Gen. F. Casement, D.S.G., 2021 by guest. Protected copyright. (late R.A.M.C.), having attained the age for M.B., KH.S. (8370) (late R.A.M.C.), retires retirement, retires on ret. pay, Oct 21, 1941, on ret. pay Oct. 29, 1941, and remains and remains empld. empld. .. Lt.-Col. (temp. Col.) ]. C. A. Dowse, CoL (actg. Maj.-Gen.) G. Wilson, G.B.E., M.C:, M.B. (8626), from R.A.M.C.,. to be M.C.,M.B. (26291) (late R.A.M.C.), to be Col. Oct .. 21, 1941, with sel\iority Apr. 15, 1939. Maj.-Gen. Oct. 29, 1941. Maj. (temp. Lt.-CoL) A. J. Beveridge, CoL A. G.Biggam, G.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., G.B.E., M.C., M.B. (8619), to be Lt.-Col. KH.P. (14900) (late R.A.M.C.), to be Maj. Oct. 21, 1941. Gen. (supernumerary). Oct. 29, 1941. .' Gct. 24.-Mitj. (Qr.-Mr.) W. C. Prince, Lt.cCoL (temp. CbL) H. B. F. Dixori, G.B.E., M:M.(44229), having attained the M.C., M.D., F.R.C.P. (10659), from R.A.M.C., age for retirement, is placed on ret. pay, to be CoL Oct. 29, 1941, withseniority Apr. Oct. 23, 1941. . 28, 1939. 'Maj. (temp. Lt.-Col.) D. Fettes, G.B.E., Capt. (Qr.-Mr:) G. P. Steer, M.B.E. M.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.) (15746), to be Lt. (51928), to be Maj. (Qr.-Mr.), Oct. 23, 1941. CoL Oct. 29, 1941. Oct. 28.-The undermentioned Capts: Nov. 4.-The KING has been pleased to (Short Service Officers), are appointed to approve cif the undermentioned appt. : perm. comrpns., retaining tlieir present Lt.-CoL (temp. CoL) S. Smith, M.B., seniority: F.R.C.P. (14376), R.A.M.C., is apptd. Hon. Aug. 1,1941 : Physician to The King, Oct. 13, 1941 (vice (Temp. Maj.) J. F. Wilson, M.B., M.D. Maj.-Gen, R C. Priest, C.B., M.D., F.R.e.p. (62173). (14073), (late RA.M.C.), who has retired). http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Oct. 1, 1941 : Nov. 7.-Maj. A. C. H. Gray, O.B.E., A. I3. Dempsey(66501). M.B. (10101), (late R.A.M.C.), reverts to ret. pay and resumes the rank of Col. on ceasing to' Oct. 23, 1941 : bere-ernpld. Nov. 8, 1941. R. S. HUcJlt (70112). G. B. Heugh (70114). Nov. ll.-Col. K Comyn, M.D. (4596), (Temp. Maj.) W, Stewart, M.B.E., M.B. (late R.A:M.C.), retires on ret. pay, Nov. 9, (70115). 1941, and remains empld. (Temp. Maj.) E. A. Smyth, M.B. (70120). Lt.-Col. (actg. Brig.)· W .. C. Hartgill, (War Subs. Maj.) (Temp. Lt.-CoL) J. A. G.B.E.; M.C. (8648), from RA.M.C., to be . Davidson, M.B., M.D. (70121). CoL Nov. 9, 1941, with seniority from July 1, (Actg. Maj.)C. L. Lewis (58964). 1937. . Od. 24, 1941 : Maj. (temp. Lt.-CoL) T. M(m.zies, M.B. W. N. L. Haynes(44417). . '. (8428), to be Lt.-Col. Nov. 9, .1941.

(Temp. Maj.) J. R. Kellett, M.B. (66477) . Short Service Commissipn.-L( J. P. on September 24, . (Temp. Maj.) K.G. F. Mackenzie, M.B. Crawford (154902), to be Capt. Nov. 1, 1941,. (66482) .. Nov. 14.-The KING has been pleased to Oct. 27, 1941: approve of the following appts. : 1. N. Fultort (70127). To be Hort. Surgeons to the King: Temporary' Commission.,--War Subs. Capt. Maj.-Gen. G. \Vilson C.B.E., M.C., M.B. F: R. H()w(16569),relinquishes his commn: (26271) (late R.A.M.C.), Oct. 13, 1941 (viCe J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-77-06-12 on 1 December 1941. Downloaded from

Maj.-Gen. A. D. Fraser, D.S.O.,M.C., M.B. Regular Army Reserve of Officers. (1112) (lite RA.M.C.), retired). . CoL (temp. 'Brig.) D. T. Richardson, M.C., Nov. 7.-Capt. K. L. O'Sullivan (10052), to M,B. (3014) (late R.A,M.C.), Oct. 29,. 1941 be Bt. M.,j. Aug. 12, 1941, under the provs. of (vice Maj.-Gen. F. Casement, D.S,G., M.B. Article 168, Royal Warrant for Pay" and (8370) (late RA.M,c'),-retired). ' Promotion, 1940.

THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS. Gct. 28.-The undermentioned, having Lt.-CoL (a-ctg. Col.) J .. S. Smith (19379). attained the age for retirement, retire on ret. Oct. 17, 1941. pay: Maj. C. H. Pywell (1025~). Oct. 26, 1941.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING' SERVICE. Oct. 31.-The undermentioned Sisters Miss E. M. Leicester. Sept, 15, 1941. resign their appts. : Miss O. N. Pocock. Oct. 1, 1941. :Wiss M. K. Finch-Noyes, Sept. 8, 1941. Miss G. K. Roberts. Oct, 31, 1941. 2021 by guest. Protected copyright.

LUNCHEON AT R.A.M.C. HEADQUARTERS MESS. ON Wednesday, November 19, 1941, the ,Viscount Dawson of Penn, Physician in' Director-General, Army'Medical Services, and Ordinary to H.M. The King and to Queen officers, Royal Army Medical Corps, enter Mary. ·tained a distinguished company to' an Colonel de Cailly, Senior Medical Officer of informal luncheon in the R,A.M.C. Head Free French Forces. quarters Mess, Millbank. The guests were Surgeon' Vice-Admiral S. F. Dudley" all.ih one way ,or another associated with the Medical Director-General, Royal Navy. warctimeactivities of the Army Medical Maj.-Gen. ~. Ensor, Colonel Commandant, Services, RA.M.C. Both. Medical and Dental professions were Sqrg. Capt. E. E.Fletcher, Deputy represented. Director-General for Dental Services, Royal The guests on arrival were received in the Navv. Smoking Room by Lt.-Gen. A. Hood; Professor F. R. Fraser, Director-General, Director-General;. Army Medical Services. Emergency Medical Services. Both before and after luncheon, guests and , Major Gallemaerts, Senior Medical Officer, . hosts intermingled and chatted happily Belgian Forces in United Kingdom. together. Old friell.dships and acquain Col. Gergovich,. Senior Medical Officer, tances were renewed, while new friendships Polish Forces in United Kingdom. were formed among those who hitherto were Major Leslie. Haden ,Guest, Member of \ known to each other by name only. The Parliament and Member of Parliamentary call to work brought an end to a very enjoy Medical Committee. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ able luncheon party. Lt.-Gen. Sir Janies A. Hartigan, C';lone1 The guests 'were as 'follows :, Commandant,· R.A.M.C. Dr.F. M. B. Allen, Secretary, Medical War Col. P. R. Hawley, Medical Corps, United Committee, Northern Ireland. States Anp.y. ' 'Dr. G. C. Anderson,Secretary, Central Lord Horder, Physician in Ordinary to Medical War Committee. . H.M. The Kirig. . Lt.-CoL J.' H. Anderson, A.D.G., A.M.S., CoL, S. Langer,' Senior Medical Officer, Australian Forces, in United Kingdom. Czechoslovakia Forces in United Kingdom. Capt. W; M. Anderson, Assistant Naval Brig. R. M. Luton, Deputy Director of Attache; United States Navy Medical Corps. Medical Service.s,· Canadian Forces. in Sir W., Girling Ball, Chairman of Services United Kingdom. Committee of. Central Medical War Corn, Sir Edward Mellanby, Secretary, Medical lllittee., . Research Council: ' Maj.-Gen. ,H.-P: W. Barrow, Colonel Maj.-Gen. W. H.' S, Nickerson, Colonel on September 24, Commandant,RA.M.C. Commandant, R.A.M.C. Maj.-Ge~. R' J. Blackham, W;:tr Office representative on Medical Priority Com J. B. Parfitt,Esq.j President, British mittee. Dental Association. General Sir Ernest W. C. Bradfield, India Lt.:Col. G. S. Parkinson, Dean of London Office. School of-Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-77-06-12 on 1 December 1941. Downloaded from

Sir Frank Pearce, Past President, British The following were invited but we~€; Dental' Association. unable to accept: Professor R M.F. Picken, Professor of Sir Frands. Fremantle, M,P., Chairman, Preventive Medicine, The. Welsh National Parliamentary Medical' Committee. .School of Medicine, Cardiff. . . · W. Kelsey Fry, Esq., Consulting Dental Col. A.H .. Proctor, Dean, Post Gr

ROYAL ARMY, MEDICAL CORPS AND THE ARMY DENTAL .CORPS . - .. ' . COMFORTS GUILD, . TH;ERE i~ not much:t<) ,rbport since we these things and thenien are so glad of them .. wrote last month, . We ar~ glad t.o say that West Africa has asked'specially for magazines. our appeal for, fresh knihersmet with a: If there are any R.A.M.C:or A.D.Corps fairly good response but .westill need more. Officers' wives living,near London who could . We were very gIrd to receive a letter from spare time on Tuesdays to help us pack' at Gih1;altar announcmg the safe 'arrival of our the Officers' Headquarters' Mess, we should parcel of books and games .... We· hope that be very glad of their' help. Any further we shall have further 'news from' overseas information can be obtained. ffomthe Hon before long. , orarY-Secretary of the Guild. "May y;:e, again appeal for any books, magazin"li, indoor games and. playing cards. R.A.M.C. Headquarters Mess, It is increasingly difficult toge~ sl1ppli~s of Millbank, London,S, W.!:

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THE London Distriet.Cross~CountryCham Bingham, .. who is the well-known Finchley http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ pionshipwas held on' N ovember,22;. whe,n Harrier; was ingreat form and scored a "ery . Private Maurice Bingp.am 'of The Mmy. easy victory ina'fieldof 200 ru.riners. . Dental' ~orpswonJhe championship cup ..

DEATHS;. BRWGEs,-InCheltenham suddenly after .an . · JIe was a:ppciinted ••• Surg, Capt.' 1·... Ijfe. .. operation onOct: 22,1941.M;ajor Arthur,. -c;.uardsNov. 1, 1921; returniligtothe Brodie. Hamilton B;ridges,. O:B.E.,. R;A.M.C:April 10; 1923,'andwaspro~ R.A,M.C. Born NQv: 2,1886; he was moted Major Jari.f4, '.1925:' He. retired educated at St. ~Thoma:s's .Bospitaland· Jan. 24, 1935.. OnSepf. 29,1938, he took took. tile M.R.C.S. and ..L.R:C.P .. London up.a Retired'I?,ay appointment at the on September 24, in 1912. Commissioned. Lieut., RA.M.C., Central Lond0n. __ :Recruitirig.·Depot;·White from . the S.R Jan. 24, 1913, he was hall. ·He. wasreca1!ed' to the Active List promoted Capt: March 30,; 1915. He was o,nSept:2, .1939;.He §erved in.; France Surgeon to theCommandei-~in-Cftief in . from ~ug. 19.14,; to .N'ov. 1915; and Feb. India from Sept. 14, 1916, till Def:, 4; 1920.. to Sept. 1916.· From; No.v." 1915, till J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-77-06-12 on 1 December 1941. Downloaded from

Feb., 1916, he served in Gallipoli, Mace- ' CONWAv.-On Nov. 12, 1941, Major Thomas donia and Egypt. Mentioned' in . Desc Dowling Conway, RA:M.C., Retired. Born patches Jan. 1; 1916, he was awarded the Feb. 2, 1872, he e.rilistedFeb. 2, 1886. O.B.E., 1914 Sta,r,. British War and Commissioned Quartermaster and 'Hoil. . Victory Medals.. ' Lieut. Sept. 11,. 1912, he was promoted A correspondent writes: Hon. Capt. July 1, 1917, and Major April 1, , .. Bridges was'· a happy and impertur 1925. He retired Feb. 2, 1927. He served bable colleague 'with a very charming in the Nile' Expedition' of, 1898 and was . ..mariner to everyone. He kept up his: present at the battle,of Khartoum, bt(ing remarkable athletic .. activities and his. awarded the Medal and Egyptian Medal games at squash'were a revelation. He' with Clasp, Khartoum. He' served .in will be very muchmissed,by b9th partners France from Aug., 1914, till the end 6fthe and opponents alike. Those'who had the war.' Twice mentioned he. was granted pleasure of working 'with him since the. the next higher rate of pay and awarded ,beginning of the war' can scarcely believe the 1914 Star, B~itish .War, and Victory Medals. " . that h~ is gone and will miss him sadly" both as a fine friend 'and a very loyal ..Colonel Ernest Janes, G.B.E., writes: brother officer." " It was vyith deep regret that I heard of the death of Major T. D. Conway, on i:>Avrs.~In .York on Oct. 26, 1941, Capt. Nov. 12. I had the good fortune to serve (Q.M.) FredDa\;is, RA.M:C. Born Jan. with him at the RA.M.C.Record Office,

,·10, 1875, Capt. Davis enlisted Feb.,. 10, Woking, from 1920 to 1922, when he 2021 by guest. Protected copyright. 1893, and was commissioned Lieutenant together with Lieut.-Col. Collier and myself and Quartermaster Feb. '21, 1915: He were employed there in clearing up the was promoted Capt. Feb, 21, 1918. He residue of work from the Great War, retired June 6, 1923;' and on the outbreak restoring the Office to' normal conditions, of the present war he rejoined on Sept. 2, under Col. C., R. Evans. He has left on 1939. He served iri South Africa,. 1900- me the impression of a most conscientious 1902, being awarded the Queen's Medal officer who' took his life and work very with Clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free seriously and for whom nothing was too State and Johannesburg and the King's much pains. He had many lovable Medal with two Clasps: He served in qualities and I'have a very happy.'recol- France from Aug. 18,1914, till 1919. Twice 1ection of the times we spent; together. He mentioned in Despatches he was'-granted left the Record Office late in 1922.to pro" the next higher rate of pay arid awarded ceed to Hong Kong, and whilst there he the 1914 Star, British War and. Victory received his accelerated promotion .. to Medals. Major. He . returned to England in 1926, and spent the . last year of his service at WrSHAin.-On Nov: 8, 1941, at Gairloch, Netley retiring for age in April, 1927. He Capt. J.' R Wishart, The Army Dental called on me from time to time at the War Corps, BO!]l on April 20, 1904, he was Office and 'witnin the last year came to" educated at George Heriot's School and express his willingness' to return' to service' the Incorporated Edinburgh Dental' Hos- . with his old Corps,. but he was then .' pital and SchOOl and qualified as a dental obviously ageing. His departure removes surgeon in 1927. He was commissioned one who has.·left 'an excellent record of as a Lieutenant. on March 12, 1940, and service and it must haye been a great com http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ served' in the Scottish Command; being fort to him in his later days to kl}()w that promoted to the rank of Capt. on March 12, -'he was leaving two sons (Lieuts. John 1941. Capt. Wishart, whose death was Thomas Conway and William Edward thesesult of an accident, was qut recently Con~ay, M.M.) in the Corps who, were· . married, and we extend our· sincere worthily carrying his good name. Itcame sympathy to his widow in her tragic as a great shock .to me to know that he beiea~ement. was g9ne." on September 24,

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