Military Appointments and Postings




APRIL 26] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 433

Captain (Acting-Major) J. A. Goodsir, M.C., A.M.(N.Z.)I.E., A.M.I.C.E., Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 6th February, 1943. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain W. W. Hallwright, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force (Central Military District) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 10th March, 1943. Dated 25th March, 1945.

Captain A. M. Squires, B.D.S., N.Z. Dental Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 9th June, 1943. Dated 29th March, 1945.

Captain M. B. Benfield, B.D.S., N.Z. Dental Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 26th September, 1942, and remains seconded to the Royal N.Z. Air Force. Dated 4th April, 1945.

Captain J. T. H. Halkett, M.C., and is reposted to The Canterbury Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 4th June, 1943. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Captain L. J. McF. Black, M.B., Ch.B., N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force (Northern Military District) with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 16th March, 1943. Dated 15th April, 1945.

Captain D. H. Steer, N.Z. Artillery, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 1st December, 1943. Dated 17th April, 1945.

Captain G. E. Merrick, N.Z. Dental Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 31st July, 1941, and remains seconded to the Royal N.Z. Air Force. Dated 18th April, 1945.

Lieutenant M. W. Cholerton, Optician, N.Z. Medical Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th August, 1943. Dated 22nd September, 1944.

Lieutenant T. Scott, E.D., and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the rank of Captain, with seniority from 16th October, 1940. Dated 6th April, 1945.

Lieutenant D. C. Cox, and is reposted to The Taranaki Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 10th December, 1943. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Lieutenant G. E. L. Dawson, and is reposted to the N.Z. Staff Corps. Dated 15th April, 1945.

Lieutenant M. H. Dickie, N.Z. Armoured Corps, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 14th May, 1943. Dated 16th April, 1945.

Lieutenant L. B. Wright, and is reposted to the N.Z. Artillery with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 30th September, 1943. Dated 16th April, 1945.

2nd Lieutenant J. C. Davenport, and is reposted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st January, 1942. Dated 14th April, 1945.

The Rev. A. Macfarlane, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Presbyterian), N.Z. Chaplains Department, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Chaplain, 3rd Class, with seniority from 1st August, 1943. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Charge Sister K. M. Coghlan, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Charge Sister, with seniority from 27th September, 1944. Dated 24th April, 1945.

Sister E. J. Steele (née Wilson), A.R.R.C., N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 17th July, 1939. Dated 15th April, 1945.

Sister M. E. Calder, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 6th June, 1941. Dated 16th April, 1945.

Sister T. M. Whiteside, N.Z. Army Nursing Service, and is reposted to the Territorial Force with the rank of Sister, with seniority from 31st October, 1940. Dated 16th April, 1945.

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE 2ND NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Lieutenant-Colonel D. G. Steele, O.B.E., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 13th April, 1945.

Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) D. E. Harper, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Captain. Dated 6th April, 1945.

Major W. H. Carson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Major G. H. Hawkesby, and is posted to The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) with the temporary rank of Major, with seniority from 26th July, 1944. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Major K. H. Hume, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Major D. Kelly, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Major N. K. Sanders, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 11th April, 1945.

Major D. C. Piper, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Major J. Milne, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 17th April, 1945.

Captain (Acting-Major) R. A. C. Hollis, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Captain. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain (Acting-Major) H. G. Overton, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain (Acting-Major) P. C. Savage, N.Z. Artillery, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 5th January, 1943. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain (Acting-Major) J. B. Wallace, M.B.E., Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 6th February, 1943. Dated 10th April, 1945.

With reference to the notice published in the New Zealand Gazette No. 14, dated 22nd February, 1945, relative to Captain R. A. Todd, for “Dated 9th February, 1945,” substitute “Dated 30th March, 1945.”

Captain G. L. Frank, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 7th April, 1945.

Captain K. A. Bryant, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Captain J. S. Rutherford, M.C., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Captain A. N. G. Bray, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain E. V. Dawson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain K. Douglas, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain D. W. Farquharson, and is posted to The Otago Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 30th March, 1944. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain J. D. M. Gerrie, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain P. E. H. Hawken, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain C. C. Hunt, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain A. G. Kinder, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain R. H. Standish, N.Z. Artillery, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 5th June, 1943. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain F. E. N. Tuck, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain D. D. Whitehead, and is posted to The North Auckland Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 11th October, 1944. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain F. E. Wilson, and is posted to The North Auckland Regiment with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 21st May, 1943. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Captain J. R. Ormsby, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Captain J. H. H. Pierce, M.B.E., and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Captain W. B. Topp, and is posted to the N.Z. Artillery with the temporary rank of Captain, with seniority from 21st September, 1944. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Captain A. G. Wilson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 12th April, 1945.

Captain P. W. Hilson, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19th April, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) R. K. Hatch, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) A. N. Suter, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) L. H. Robinson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant R. T. J. Adams, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 27th March, 1945.

Lieutenant E. H. Smith, and is posted to the N.Z. Temporary Staff with the temporary rank of Lieutenant. Dated 31st March, 1945.

Lieutenant J. B. Valentine, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 6th April, 1945.

Lieutenant B. H. Appleby, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant E. K. Cross, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant D. K. Matheson, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant E. L. Jones, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant J. M. Milliken, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 9th April, 1945.

Lieutenant J. Butler, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant R. M. Chalmers, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant G. W. Clark, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant F. E. Foster, M.C., Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st February, 1942. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant J. R. Gardiner, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant P. Hetherington-Martin, and is posted to The North Auckland Regiment with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 18th September, 1944. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant E. M. Morrison, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant J. M. S. Nixon, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant N. W. Porter, and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 10th April, 1945.

Lieutenant R. B. Smith, M.M., Corps of N.Z. Engineers, and is posted to the Territorial Force with the temporary rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 21st June, 1944. Dated 10th April, 1945.



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🛡️ Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Military Forces (continued from previous page)

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Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, Retirements, Officers, New Zealand Military Forces
75 names identified
  • J. A. Goodsir (Captain (Acting-Major)), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • W. W. Hallwright (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • A. M. Squires (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • M. B. Benfield (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • J. T. H. Halkett (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • L. J. McF. Black (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • D. H. Steer (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • G. E. Merrick (Captain), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • M. W. Cholerton (Lieutenant), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • T. Scott (Lieutenant), Reposted to The Auckland Regiment
  • D. C. Cox (Lieutenant), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • G. E. L. Dawson (Lieutenant), Reposted to N.Z. Staff Corps
  • M. H. Dickie (Lieutenant), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • L. B. Wright (Lieutenant), Reposted to N.Z. Artillery
  • J. C. Davenport (2nd Lieutenant), Reposted to The Auckland Regiment
  • A. Macfarlane (The Rev.), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • K. M. Coghlan (Charge Sister), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • E. J. Steele (Sister), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • M. E. Calder (Sister), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • T. M. Whiteside (Sister), Reposted to Territorial Force
  • D. G. Steele (Lieutenant-Colonel), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • D. E. Harper (Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel)), Posted to N.Z. Temporary Staff
  • W. H. Carson (Major), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • G. H. Hawkesby (Major), Posted to The Auckland Regiment
  • K. H. Hume (Major), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • D. Kelly (Major), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • N. K. Sanders (Major), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • D. C. Piper (Major), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. Milne (Major), Posted to Retired List
  • R. A. C. Hollis (Captain (Acting-Major)), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • H. G. Overton (Captain (Acting-Major)), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • P. C. Savage (Captain (Acting-Major)), Posted to Territorial Force
  • J. B. Wallace (Captain (Acting-Major)), Posted to Territorial Force
  • R. A. Todd (Captain), Correction to previous notice
  • G. L. Frank (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • K. A. Bryant (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. S. Rutherford (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • A. N. G. Bray (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • E. V. Dawson (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • K. Douglas (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • D. W. Farquharson (Captain), Posted to The Otago Regiment
  • J. D. M. Gerrie (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • P. E. H. Hawken (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • C. C. Hunt (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • A. G. Kinder (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • R. H. Standish (Captain), Posted to Territorial Force
  • F. E. N. Tuck (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • D. D. Whitehead (Captain), Posted to The North Auckland Regiment
  • F. E. Wilson (Captain), Posted to The North Auckland Regiment
  • J. R. Ormsby (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. H. H. Pierce (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • W. B. Topp (Captain), Posted to N.Z. Artillery
  • A. G. Wilson (Captain), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • P. W. Hilson (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • R. K. Hatch (Lieutenant (Acting-Captain)), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • A. N. Suter (Lieutenant (Acting-Captain)), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • L. H. Robinson (Lieutenant (Acting-Captain)), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • R. T. J. Adams (Lieutenant), Posted to N.Z. Temporary Staff
  • E. H. Smith (Lieutenant), Posted to N.Z. Temporary Staff
  • J. B. Valentine (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • B. H. Appleby (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • E. K. Cross (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • D. K. Matheson (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • E. L. Jones (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. M. Milliken (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. Butler (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • R. M. Chalmers (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • G. W. Clark (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • F. E. Foster (Lieutenant), Posted to Territorial Force
  • J. R. Gardiner (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • P. Hetherington-Martin (Lieutenant), Posted to The North Auckland Regiment
  • E. M. Morrison (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • J. M. S. Nixon (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • N. W. Porter (Lieutenant), Posted to Reserve of Officers
  • R. B. Smith (Lieutenant), Posted to Territorial Force