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SEPTEMBER, 1942. EXTRACTS FROM THE. ,. LONDON Capt. (temp. Maj.) WaIter Ransley GAZETTE." Day (74091), R.A.M.C. (Alexandria). August 13, 1942.-The KING has been Capt. (temp. Maj.) Wilfrid Allen graciously pleased to approve the follow­ Oliver, M.D., ~LR.C.P.(89745), ing awards in recognition of' gallant R.A.M.C. (Malvern, Worcestershire). and distinguished services in' the Middle Capt. (temp. Maj.) Lindsay Sangster East :- Rogers, M.B., F.R.C.S. (131335), The Military Cross R.A.M.C. (Dunedin, New Zealand). . Capt. (temp. Maj.) Hyla Bristow Stal­ Capt. Ronald Edwin Shaw Lewis Protected by copyright. M.B., Ch.B., (122714), R.A.M.C. (Birk­ lard, M.D., F.R.C.S. (41319), R.A.M.C. dale,-' Lancs). September 9.-,-The KING has been Capt. Charles Duncan Weir (93864), graciously pleased to approve the follow­ R.A.M.C. (Edinburgh). ing awards in recognition of gallant and September 9.-The KING has been distinguished services in the Middle East graciously pleased to give orders for the during the period November 1941, to following promotions in, and appoint­ April, 1942:- ' ments to, the· Most Excellent Order, of The Military Cross the British Empire, in recognition of gal­ Capt: (temp .. Maj.) Eric Francis Saun­ lant and distinguished services in the . derson Morrison, M.B. (62831), R.A.M.C. Middle East during the period November, The Royal Red Cross 1941, to April, 1942:- To be Additional Members ot the Royal To be Additional Commanders of the Red CrossJ First Class:- Military Division ot the said Most Miss Dorothy May Beazley (206035), Excellent Order ':- Sister (Asst. Matron), Queen Alexandra's Brig. (actg.) George Frederick Allison, Imperial Military Nursing Service

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Brig. (temp.) Joseph Walker, M,C:J Miss Stella Irene Richardson (206407), M.B. (1310), late R.A.M.C. 'Sister (actg. Matron), Queen Alexandra's To be Additional Officers ot the Military Imperial Military Nursing Service Division ot the said Most Excellent (Southbourne, Hants). . , Order:- . Miss Effie Townend (206478), Sister (actg. Matron), Queen Alexandra's Brig. (actg.) Robert Ringrose Gelston Imperial . Military Nursing Service Atkins, M.C., M,D. (5754); R.A.M.C. (Selby, Yorks.). ' Col. (temp.) John Smith Knox Boyd, To be Additional Associates of the Royal M.B- (15763), R.A.M.C. Red Cross Second Class:- Maj. (temp. Lt. -Col.) Kingsley Fletcher- J Barrett, M.B., F.R.C.S. (27476), Miss Irene DeSbuza (N.Z. 8253), Sister R.A.M.C. . (actg. Matron), Indian Military Nursing Col. (temp.) Hubert Vere Leigh, M.D. Service. Miss Sheila Helen McDowall (206$24), (73207), R.A.M.C. (Cowbridge, Glamor­ on October 2, 2021 by guest. gan). Sister, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Mili­ Col. (temp.) George Sydney McConkey, tary Nursing Service (Horn'sea, Yorks); M.D. (1249), R.A.M.C. Miss Edith MelIor (208675), Sister, Col. (temp.) Robert, Fowler Walker, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Res.) (Wirral, Ches­ M.C .. M.B. (22118), R.A.M.C. (Durban, hire). Natal). Miss Cynthia Ninna Mary Murray T~ be Additional Members of the Military (206331), Sister, Queen Alexandra's' Division of the said Most Excellent Imperial Military Nursing Service (Glas- Order :- gow). - Capt. (temp. Maj.) Peter Byers Ascroft, Miss Mary Margaret Power (209057), M.S., F.R.C.S. (131026), R.A.M.C. Sister, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Mili­ (Oxford). tary Nursing Service (Res,). J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-79-03-11 on 1 September 1942. Downloaded from

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Miss Dorothy Madeline Rochester July 2, 1942. (Substituted for the notifn_ (209092), Sister, Queen Alexandra's Im­ in the Gazette of July 17, 1942.) perial Military Nursing Service (Res.) (Temp. Col.) G. T. Gimlette, M.B. (London, W.2). (13199). July 12, 1942. Miss Evelyn Adelaide White (215736), (Temp. Lt.-Col.) W; Millerick, M.Co Sister, Nursing Service (15786). August 8, 1942. (Hayling Island, Hants). C. A. Slaughter (8133). August 15, 1942_ The KING has been graciously pleased H: A. Boyle, M.B. (15757). August 20, to approve that the following be Men­ 1942. tioned in recognition of gallant and dis­ Capt. (temp. Maj.) R A. Smart, M.B. tinguished services in the Middle East (70117), a short service officer, is apptd. to 'during the period November, 1941, to a permanent commn. August 1, 1942, re­ April, 1942:- . taining his present seniority. .The notifn. regarding Capt. ;H. N. Royal Army Medical Corps Walker (53064), in the Gazette of August Capt. (temp. Maj.) R A. Smart, M.B. 16, 1940, is cancelled. (70117). Capt. H. N. Walker (53064), retires on 7261192 W.O.IT (Q.M.S.) W. H. account of ill-health, receiving a gratuity. Cobbledick: August 17, 1940. 7520703 Corpl. (actg. Sergt:) S. September 8.-Lt. -Col. F. C. K. Austin, Brennon. M.D. (15533), from RA.M.C., to be Col. 7369369 Pte. D. Duggan. July 2, 1942, with seniority from Febru­ August 14.~Lt.-Col. (actg. Col.) H. A.

ary 2, 1940. Protected by copyright. Rowell, M.C. :n5327), having attained the age for retirement, is retained on the Regular Army Reserve of Officers Active List, supernumerary to the estabt. August 15, 1942. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. August 2I.-Lt.-Col. (temp. Col.) J. August 28.-Capt. (temp. Maj.) A. A. MeP. -Mackinnon, M.B .. (1990), having B. Scott, M.B. (15699),_ to be Bt. Maj. attained ·the age for retirement, is re­ August 19, 1942, under the provs. of Art. tained on the Active List supernumerary 168, Royal Warrant for Pay & Promo­ to the estabt. August 20, 1942. - tion, 1940. September I.-Maj.~Gen. D. Clewer, September 8.-The undermentioned C.B. (14233) (late A.D. Corps), having, officer having attained. the age limit of completed .his tenure of appt., retires on liability to recall, ceases to belong to the ret. pay. September 1, 1942. Res. of Off. :- SePtember 4.-The undermentioned Maj.-Gen. W. H. S. Nickerson, V.C.~ Majs. to be Lt.-Cols. :- . C.B., C.M.G., M.B. (late R.A.M.C.). (Temp. Col.) G. D. Gripper (15701). March 27, 1942. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE. ,August 14.-Sister Mrs. C. White September I.-Sister E. W. Spence resigns her appt. June 1, 1942. (208019) retires on account of ill-health. August 25.-Sister Miss V. G. Frood August 29, 1942. (206158) resigns her appt. July 31, 1942.

THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS. SePtember 4.-Maj. T. G. Doig (38801), (Substituted for the notifn. in the Gazette retires with a' gratuity. June 8, 1942. of August 25, 1942.) on October 2, 2021 by guest. ACCEPTANCE OF CORPS BROOCH BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, -IN-CHIEF. The Representative Col. Commandant Her Majesty was interested to learn (Lt.-Gen. Sir J ames Hartigan), has re' that .all ranks participated in the present­ cently had the honour of being received ation and was pleased to say that it would by The Queen when Her Majesty was give her much pleasure to wear the graciously pleased to accept a Corps brooch. brooch from all ranks of the R.A.M.C. The Queen evinced much interest in to mark their appreciation of the signal the work and welfare of her Corps and honour which Her Majesty has conferred expressed her intention of visiting some upon them in becoming theirColonel-in- of the units at a later date. Chief. . J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-79-03-11 on 1 September 1942. Downloaded from

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THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ASSOCIATION. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has kindly contributed £10 to the funds graciously consented to become Patron of thereof. the R.A.M.C. Association and has very

MENTION IN DESPATCHES. We have been informed that Mrs. E. E. in the M.E.F., for welfare work, III Alcock, wife of COl. H. Alcock, was December; 1941. awarded a "Mention" in Despatches

CO-OPERATION OF RETIRED MEDICAL OFFICERS OF THE COLONIAL AND FIGHTING SERVICES IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MALARIA IN GREAT BRITAIN. The Director-, Army Medical officers of the Colonial and Fighting Ser­ Services, hopes that retired officers, vices in the diagnosis and treatment ,of R.A.M.C. and late R.A.M.C., who are such cases. 'Many civilian hospitals and free to do so will answer the invitation practiti.oners suddenly faced with what Protected by copyright. in the notice given below, which has been is, in this country, a rare 'disease may be received through the Director-General. glad to accept the assistance of someone Emergency Medical Services. who has had practical, experience .of the. The problem of diagnosis and treat­ disease in the tropics. It is anticipated ment of cases of malaria amongst Service that only very infrequently would such personnel is a serious one and the Dir­ help be called for, but on .these occasions ector-General, Army Medical Services, the help might be urgently needed. would be grateful for all possible co­ . "The Ministry of Health and the De­ operation. partment of Health for Sc.otland would be grateful if any officer who can offer " The ,occurrence of cases of malaria .his services in this conneCtion would amongst Service personnel in this country kindly forward his 'name and home has prompted the Ministry of Health and address to the Director of Establish­ the Department of Health for Scotland to ments, Ministry of Health, Caxton House, invite the co-operation of retired medical Tothill Street, London, S. vV.1."· http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ PRISONERS OF WAR, MISSING, .<')cc .

Prisoners 0/ War ..Capt. Redg'atei J. W:, Cyrenaica. T fLt.-Col. Lewis, J. T., Cyrenaica. Capt. Clift, H. L., Hong Kong. Reported Missing Capt. Falconer, W., W. Desert. Maj. Stewart,W. M. At sea. Capt. Lancaster, G., W. Desert. Capt. Corry,S. D.' Home ...

DEATH. RIACH.-In Chula Vista, California, on Lt.-Col. February 7, 1918, and- Bt. Col. May 29, 1942, Col. William Riach, June 3, 1919. He retired November 22,

C.M.C., M.D" late R.A.M.C., retired. 1927, and resided many years in Chula on October 2, 2021 by guest. 'Son of the late W. Riach, of the Regis­ Vista, California. He was married to ter of Sasines Office, he was born May May, daughter of. late Capt. William 24, 1873. in Edinburgh. Educated' at Turner, Washingt.on. He served in Daniel Stewart's College, Edinburgh, Cape Colony and Orange River Colony and Edinburgh University, he gradu­ in ,1901 and 1902, ,being awarded the ated M.D. there in 1899 having taken Queen's Medal with .four Clasps. He the D.P.H.Edinburgh and Glasgow in . served in France from August, 1914, till 1898. Having served as a Civil Sur-' March, 1919, twice mentioned in des­ geon January toO September, 1900, he patches and created C.M.C.> 'he re­ was commissioned Lieut., R.A.M.C., ceived the Brevet of Colonel, the' 1914 November 29, 1900, promoted Capt. Star. BritishvVar. and Victory Medals. November 29, 1903, Maj. May 29, 1912, J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-79-03-11 on 1 September 1942. Downloaded from http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ on October 2, 2021 by guest. Protected by copyright. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-79-03-11 on 1 September 1942. Downloaded from

We are privileged to publish the following correspondence which passed between the Acting Private Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen and Lieutenant-General -Sir James A. Hartigan, K.C.B., C.M.G.,· D.S.O., Representative Colonel Commandant, on the occasion of the gracious· acceptance by Her Majesty The Queen, Colond-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, of a Corps Brooch, as announced in the September number.

Lieutenant-General Sir I. A. Hartigan, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.D., Marlborough Court, Lancaster Gate, W.2. My DEAR GENERAL,-The Queen desires that I should write to you in reference to the brooch which, on behalf of the Royal Army Medical Corps, you presented to Her Majesty in July.

The Queen is sure that you will know, yourself, what pleasure this present Protected by copyright. gave her, and it was Her Majesty's hope that she might have had the oppor­ tunity in London, before now, 'of expressing to some of those whom you represented her thanks for a gift which she greatly values. As you are aware, unforeseen circumstances have unfortunately made this impossible, and The Queen hopes, therefore, that you will assure those who have been associated with this present how sincerely she appreciates this token of their goodwill and how happy she is to be Colonel-in-Chief of their Regiment. Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) ARTHUR PENN, Acting Private Secretary to The Queen. Buckingham Palace, October 9, 1942. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/

Captain Arthur Penn, Acting Private Secretary to The Queen, Buckingham Palace. DEAR CAPTAIN PENN,-I would be very grateful if you would convey my humble duty to The Queen and express to Her Majesty the respectful thanks Of the Royal Army Medical Corps for her generous appreciation of the brooch which she honoured us by accepting in July last. Steps will be taken to ensure that Her Majesty's most kind message, and the gracious expression of her happiness at being our Colonel-in-Chief

will be conveyed to all ranks, by whom it will be immensely app,reciated. ' on October 2, 2021 by guest. We deeply deplore the special circumstances to which your letter refers, and I beg respectfully to assure Her Majesty that the members of her Corps share to the full the profound sympathy felt by the whole nation for the Royal Family in their great sorrow. Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) J. A. HARTlGAN. M arlborough t Oftrt, Lancaster Gate, W.2, October 14, 1942. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-79-03-11 on 1 September 1942. Downloaded from Protected by copyright. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ on October 2, 2021 by guest.

NQ1'1f{;]E. LARGE numbers of Journals are being returned to the Manager undelivered. It would be of great assistance if changes of addresses are promptly notified to The Manager, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, The War Office (A.M.D.2), Whitehall, London, S.W.!.