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Roscoe Irving George, late Sub-Lieutenant (A), R.N.Z.N.V.R.,
to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1st December, 1945, and is
posted to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1st December,
1948.
George Wilbur Ferguson, late Flying Officer, R.N.Z.A.F., to be
Lieutenant, with seniority from 2nd March, 1947, and is posted to the
13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1st
October, 1949.
Lieutenant B. T. Smith, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary
List, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 4th January,
1948, is posted to the 4th Medium Regiment, R.N.Z.A., and seconded
to the Hamilton Technical College Cadets, Area 4. Dated 1st May,
1949.
2nd Lieutenant A. G. Protheroe, 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft
Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 2nd January, 1950.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
Regular Force—
Captain A. E. M. Lawrence to be Temp. Major. Dated 1st
November, 1949.
Territorial Force—
2nd Lieutenant J. Pavey, 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.,
to be Lieutenant. Dated 5th February, 1950.
2nd Lieutenant W. J. Wray, from the Retired List, to be 2nd
Lieutenant, with seniority from 28th October, 1947, and is posted to
the 1st Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C. (New Zealand Scottish).
Dated 1st December, 1948.
THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Regular Force—
N.Z. Regiment—
Major J. B. Harrison is appointed Military Secretary, Army
Headquarters, and is granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant-
Colonel. Dated 1st March, 1950.
Temp. Major (on prob.) W. A. S. Hyde, M.C., relinquishes his
commission. Dated 10th February, 1950.
Captain (temp. Major) B. Kendrick is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, Regimental List, The Auckland Regiment (Countess of
Ranfurly's Own), with the rank of Major, with seniority from 1st
August, 1949. Dated 21st February, 1950.
Captain J. A. McPherson to be Temp. Major. Dated 1st
November, 1949.
Captain D. C. Powrie to be Temp. Major. Dated 31st January,
1950.
Captain N. R. Ingle to be Temp. Major. Dated 13th February,
1950.
Temp. Captain (on prob.) A. Steele is reposted to the Retired List
with the rank of Captain. Dated 10th February, 1950.
Lieutenant E. H. L. Hawkhead to be Temp. Captain. Dated
19th May, 1949.
Territorial Force—
3rd Infantry Brigade—
Lieutenant-Colonel J. Conolly, D.S.O., from the Reserve of
Officers, General List, the Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, to be Brigadier,
and is appointed Commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade. Dated 15th
February, 1950.
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)—
Temp. Captain D. Elder, 1st Battalion, to be Captain, with
seniority from 12th May, 1947, and is seconded to the Auckland
Grammar School Cadets. Dated 17th May, 1949.
Temp. Captain C. M. K. Davies ceases to be seconded to the
Avondale College Cadets, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers,
General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain,
with seniority from 18th April, 1949. Dated 15th December, 1949.
The Hauraki Regiment—
Temp. Captain N. J. McLeod, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the
Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps,
with the rank of Captain, with seniority from 4th October, 1943.
Dated 31st December, 1949.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant A. J. Denby, from the Reserve of Officers,
Supplementary List, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 15th
December, 1947, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1st
December, 1948.
The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment—
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) E. A. G. Coxon ceases to
be seconded to the Hawera Technical High School Cadets, Area 8,
and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The
Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant, with
seniority from 1st November, 1941. Dated 6th March, 1950.
The Hawke’s Bay Regiment—
2nd Lieutenant A. E. Eades, from the Reserve of Officers,
Regimental List, The Hawke’s Bay Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 4th January, 1948, and is posted to the 1st
Battalion. Dated 6th March, 1950.
The Canterbury Regiment—
Captain S. M. Pritchard, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary
List, to be Captain, with seniority from 2nd April, 1947,
and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Errol Harvey Blair to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) and is
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, Area 10. Dated 23rd
February, 1950.
John Stuart Hildyard to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) and is
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, Area 10. Dated 23rd
February, 1950.
Stanley Ian Roberts to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) and is
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, Area 10. Dated 23rd
February, 1950.
John Alfred Skurr to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) and is seconded
to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, Area 10. Dated 23rd February,
1950.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. S. Walker,
seconded to the Ashburton High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) E. H. Blair,
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. S. Hildyard,
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) S. I. Roberts,
seconded to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. H. Money,
seconded to the Temuka District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment—
Captain R. A. Nottle, 1st Battalion, is posted to the Retired List.
Dated 10th February, 1950.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) G. F. Doole,
seconded to the Marlborough College Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. D. Smith,
seconded to the Marlborough College Cadets, is confirmed.
The Otago and Southland Regiment—
Temp. Major G. H. Cunningham, 1st Battalion, is transferred
to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry
Corps, with the rank of Major, with seniority from 20th March,
1943. Dated 1st May, 1949.
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. D. M. Edie, 1st Battalion,
is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Otago
and Southland Regiment, with the rank of Captain, with seniority
from 1st May, 1943. Dated 1st May, 1949.
Temp. Lieutenant W. S. Marshall, 1st Battalion, resigns his
commission. Dated 9th February, 1950.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) S. J. Gage,
seconded to the Milton High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) K. W. Rhodes,
seconded to the Mosgiel District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) B. A. Heney,
seconded to the Otago Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) F. M. Mitchell,
seconded to the Otago Boys’ High School Cadets, is confirmed.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) I. G. Dey, seconded
to the Wyndham District High School Cadets, is confirmed.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Regular Force—
Captain R. W. K. Ainge to be Temp. Major. Dated 1st
November, 1949.
Lieutenant and Quartermaster T. K. Hedley to be Captain and
Quartermaster. Dated 27th January, 1950.
Territorial Force—
Lieutenant R. A. Walker, from the Reserve of Officers, General
List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, to be Lieutenant, with
seniority from 9th August, 1947, and is posted to the 5th Divisional
Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Dated 25th January, 1950.
Temp. Lieutenant C. J. Bax, 3rd Divisional Transport Company,
R.N.Z.A.S.C., resigns his commission. Dated 23rd January, 1950.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force—
Lieutenant-Colonel S. L. Wilson, D.S.O., M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.
(Eng.), F.R.A.C.S., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. Surgical
Division, 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., and is appointed
C.O. 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 27th
February, 1950.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant S. C. Peddie, M.B., Ch.B., from the
Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant (on prob.)
and is posted to the 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated
27th February, 1950.
Temp. Major E. S. Thodey, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of
Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from
11th November, 1946, and is posted to the 3rd Field Ambulance,
R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Temp. Captain D. G. Cumming, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, with seniority from
26th November, 1945, and is appointed R.M.O., 1st Field Regiment,
R.N.Z.A. Dated 1st December, 1948.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Regular Force—
Lieutenant (on prob.) B. Egan resigns his commission. Dated
20th February, 1950.
THE ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS
Territorial Force—
Major N. E. Wickham, B.D.S., from the Retired List, to be
Major, with seniority from 8th July, 1947, and is posted to the 1st
Mobile Dental Unit. Dated 1st December, 1948.
Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. G. Brown, B.D.S., from the Reserve
of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major, with seniority from
19th August, 1947, and is posted to the 1st Mobile Dental Unit.
Dated 1st December, 1948.
Captain J. G. W. Crawford, M.B.E., B.D.S., from the Retired
List, to be Captain, with seniority from 29th August, 1943, and is
posted to the 1st Mobile Dental Unit. Dated 1st December, 1948.
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55 names identified
- Roscoe Irving George, promoted to Lieutenant
- George Wilbur Ferguson, promoted to Lieutenant
- B. T. Smith (Lieutenant), posted to 4th Medium Regiment
- A. G. Protheroe (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- A. E. M. Lawrence (Captain), promoted to Temp. Major
- J. Pavey (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- W. J. Wray (2nd Lieutenant), posted to 1st Divisional Regiment
- J. B. Harrison (Major), appointed Military Secretary
- W. A. S. Hyde (Temp. Major), relinquishes commission
- B. Kendrick (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- J. A. McPherson (Captain), promoted to Temp. Major
- D. C. Powrie (Captain), promoted to Temp. Major
- N. R. Ingle (Captain), promoted to Temp. Major
- A. Steele (Temp. Captain), reposted to Retired List
- E. H. L. Hawkhead (Lieutenant), promoted to Temp. Captain
- J. Conolly (Lieutenant-Colonel), appointed Commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- D. Elder (Temp. Captain), promoted to Captain
- C. M. K. Davies (Temp. Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- N. J. McLeod (Temp. Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- A. J. Denby (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), posted to 1st Battalion
- E. A. G. Coxon (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- A. E. Eades (2nd Lieutenant), posted to 1st Battalion
- S. M. Pritchard (Captain), posted to 1st Battalion
- Errol Harvey Blair, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- John Stuart Hildyard, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Stanley Ian Roberts, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- John Alfred Skurr, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- D. S. Walker (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- E. H. Blair (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- J. S. Hildyard (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- S. I. Roberts (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- M. H. Money (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- R. A. Nottle (Captain), posted to Retired List
- G. F. Doole (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- J. D. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- G. H. Cunningham (Temp. Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- L. D. M. Edie (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- W. S. Marshall (Temp. Lieutenant), resigns commission
- S. J. Gage (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- K. W. Rhodes (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- B. A. Heney (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- F. M. Mitchell (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- I. G. Dey (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
- R. W. K. Ainge (Captain), promoted to Temp. Major
- T. K. Hedley (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), promoted to Captain and Quartermaster
- R. A. Walker (Lieutenant), posted to 5th Divisional Transport Company
- C. J. Bax (Temp. Lieutenant), resigns commission
- S. L. Wilson (Lieutenant-Colonel), appointed C.O. 1st Casualty Clearing Station
- S. C. Peddie (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- E. S. Thodey (Temp. Major), posted to 3rd Field Ambulance
- D. G. Cumming (Temp. Captain), appointed R.M.O., 1st Field Regiment
- B. Egan (Lieutenant), resigns commission
- N. E. Wickham (Major), posted to 1st Mobile Dental Unit
- J. G. Brown (Lieutenant), promoted to Major
- J. G. W. Crawford (Captain), posted to 1st Mobile Dental Unit