✨ Military Appointments and Transfers
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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
[No. 71
THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Territorial Force—
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)—
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. Hilton, seconded to the Otahuhu College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. C. J. Stone, seconded to the Otahuhu College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. S. Atkinson, seconded to the Pukekohe High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) F. Wilkins, seconded to the Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. R. Page, seconded to the Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
Trevor David Davies to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), and is seconded to the Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets, Area 1. Dated 2nd August, 1949.
The Hauraki Regiment—
Major E. J. Wilton, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 28th April, 1948, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated Ist December, 1948.
Captain E. V. Hayward, from the Reserve of Offices, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 28th January, 1946, and is posted to the lst Battalion. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Temp. Captain G. W. R. H. Purchase, M.C., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 25th June, 1947, and is posted to the ist Battalion. Dated ist December, 1948.
Temp. Captain G. W. Stephenson, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 16th July, 1947, and is posted to the ist Battalion. Dated ist December, 1948.
Captain W. T. Davies, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 23rd September, 1947, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated ist December, 1948.
Lieutenant E. F. T. Beer, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 9th April, 1948, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated ist December, 1948.
Captain W. S. Banks, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 19th June, 1948, and is posted to the ist Battalion. Dated 1st December, 1948.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) E. S. Slaney, seconded to the Te Aroha District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The North Auckland Regiment—
David John Horn to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), and is seconded to the Dargaville District High School Cadets, Area 3. Dated ist June, 1949.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. M. Leslie, seconded to the Kaitai District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. G. Forsyth, seconded to the Kaitaia District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) T. M. McKoy, seconded to the Whangarei Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The Waikato Regiment (disbanded)—
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. Nelson, seconded to the Hamilton High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment—
Major P. R. Hockley, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own), with the rank of Major, with seniority from isth April, 1947. Dated 7th November, 1949.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. W. Lea, seconded to the Feilding Agricultural High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. A. MacGibbon, seconded to the Feilding Agricultural High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. L. Hughes, seconded to the Fielding Agricultural High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. H. Hitchcock, seconded to the Flock House Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) T. Sweeney, seconded to the New Plymouth Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. J. Stewart, seconded to the New Plymouth Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. K. Hamilton, seconded to the Taihape District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) L. J. W. Smith, seconded to the Taumarunui District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. B. Twaddle, seconded to the Wanganui Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. D. Nelligan, seconded to the Wanganui Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The Canterbury Regiment—
Major G. C. Weston, from the Retired List, to be Major, with seniority from 24th July, 1945, and is seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade, for duty as Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster-General. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Captain R. Bethell, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 27th August, 1946, and is seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade, for duty as Transport Officer. Dated ist December, 1948.
Captain P. V. H. Maxwell, D.S.O., from the Retired List, to be Captain, with seniority from 21st November, 1944, and is seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade, for duty as Staff Captain. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Captain C. H. Upham, V.C., from the Retired List, to be Captain, with seniority from 2ist December, 1944, and is seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Bridage, for duty as Camp Commandant. Dated ist December, 1948.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) F. I. Mackenzie, seconded to the Christchurch Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) H. H. McKay, seconded to the Christ’s College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) T. P. Moloney, seconded to the St. Bede’s College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. G. Manson, seconded to the Timaru Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment—
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. F. S. Lewis, seconded to the Marlborough College Cadets, is confirmed.
The Otago and Southland Regiment—
Temp. Lieutenant J. F. Nelson, ist Battalion, resigns his commission. Dated 22nd October, 1949.
Temp. Lieutenant A. D. McIvor, lst Battalion, resigns his commission. Dated 27th October, 1949.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. U. McCurdy, seconded to the Roxburgh High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. L. McLean, seconded to the South Otago High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. G. McRae, seconded to the Southland Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. R. Caldwell, seconded to the Southland Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. T. H. Maslin. seconded to the Southland Technical College Cadets, is confirmed.
The Hawke’s Bay Regiment—
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. W. E. Taylor, seconded to the Gisborne High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. W. S. Fargher, seconded to the Hastings High School Cadets, is confirmed.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force—
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) P. C. Skinner, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 22nd August, 1948, and is posted to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Regular Force—
Captain and Quartermaster H. E. Wright, having reached the normal age for retirement, is transferred to the Supernumerary List, N.Z. Regular Force, with his present rank and seniority. Dated 9th November, 1949.
THE ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS
Territorial Force—
Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. W. Johnston, B.D.S., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from 2nd October, 1947, and is seconded for duty to the Otago University Medical Company, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.
THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT Territorial Force—
The Rev. A. W. Baxter, Chaplain, 4th Class (Presbyterian), relinquishes his commission on appointment to a Chaplaincy in the Royal N.Z. Air Force. Dated 5th November, 1949.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List—
2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.—
2nd Lieutenant A. G. Smith, late Reserve of Officers, Class I (b), The Royal N.Z. Artillery, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 2nd April, 1947. Dated 1st May, 1949.
3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.—
Lieutenant L. L. Thompson, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from 11th June, 1948. Dated 1st May, 1949.
lst Armoured Regiment R.N.Z.A.C. (Waikato)—
Lieutenant-Colonel T. C. Wallace, E.D., from the Retired List, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 3rd May, 1948. Dated 1st May, 1949.
The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment—
Major E. H. Whiting, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 28th September, 1949.
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- C. Hilton, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. C. J. Stone, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- C. S. Atkinson, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- F. Wilkins, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- N. R. Page, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- Trevor David Davies, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- E. J. Wilton (Major), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- E. V. Hayward (Captain), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- G. W. R. H. Purchase (Captain), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- G. W. Stephenson (Captain), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- W. T. Davies (Captain), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- E. F. T. Beer (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- W. S. Banks (Captain), Transferred to 1st Battalion
- E. S. Slaney, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- David John Horn, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- A. M. Leslie, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- D. G. Forsyth, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- T. M. McKoy, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- D. Nelson, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- P. R. Hockley (Major), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- C. W. Lea, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- W. A. MacGibbon, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. L. Hughes, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- J. H. Hitchcock, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- T. Sweeney, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- J. J. Stewart, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- A. K. Hamilton, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- L. J. W. Smith, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. B. Twaddle, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- J. D. Nelligan, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- G. C. Weston (Major), Seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- R. Bethell (Captain), Seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- P. V. H. Maxwell (Captain), Seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- C. H. Upham (Captain), Seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- F. I. Mackenzie, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- H. H. McKay, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- T. P. Moloney, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- A. G. Manson, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- A. F. S. Lewis, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- J. F. Nelson (Lieutenant), Resigned commission
- A. D. McIvor (Lieutenant), Resigned commission
- A. U. McCurdy, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- W. L. McLean, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- A. G. McRae, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- J. R. Caldwell, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. T. H. Maslin, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. W. E. Taylor, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- R. W. S. Fargher, Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant confirmed
- P. C. Skinner (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- H. E. Wright (Captain and Quartermaster), Transferred to Supernumerary List
- J. W. Johnston (Lieutenant), Promoted to Major
- A. W. Baxter (Reverend), Relinquished commission
- A. G. Smith, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- L. L. Thompson (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- T. C. Wallace (Lieutenant-Colonel), Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel
- E. H. Whiting (Major), Posted to Retired List