Military Appointments and Promotions




The Otago and Southland Regiment—
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants and are posted to
the 1st Battalion :—
Joseph Robb Harrison.
John Greyson Main.
Sydney Garmston Hunter.
Dated 1 April 1952.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Territorial Force—
Headquarters, C.R.A.S.C.—
Lieutenant L. A. Cropp, from the Reserve of Officers, General
List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, to be Lieutenant, with
seniority from 25 July 1948. Dated 20 May 1952.
Lieutenant J. A. Calvin, from the Reserve of Officers, General
List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, to be Lieutenant, with
seniority from 7 July 1949. Dated 5 May 1952.
1st Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.—
John Martin Chamberlain to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1
April 1952.
5th Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.—
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants :—
John Pearson McFaul.
John Maurice Smith.
Dated 1 April 1952.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Regular Force—
Captain (acting unpaid Major) S. Wickenden, M.R.C.S. (Eng.),
M.R.C.P. (Lond.), relinquishes the appointment of Medical Officer,
Papakura Camp, and resigns his commission. Dated 30 May 1952.
Territorial Force—
3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.—
Lieutenant (on prob.) G. L. Rollo, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve
of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.,
to be Lieutenant (on prob.), with seniority from 12 December 1951.
Dated 14 May 1952.
1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.—
Henry Charles Bethune, M.B., Ch.B., to be Lieutenant (on
prob.). Dated 3 April 1951.
Otago University Medical Company—
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) W. S. Dawes resigns his
commission. Dated 16 April 1952.
THE ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS
Regular Force—
Bernard Stanley Holmes, B.D.S., is granted a short-service
commission for a period of three years as from 22 May 1952, in the
rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 22 November 1951, and is
appointed Dental Officer, Dental Section, Waiouru Camp. Dated
22 May 1952.
THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
Territorial Force—
H. Goffin, Chaplain, 4th Class (Salvation Army), Area 11, to be
Chaplain, 3rd Class, with seniority from 10 June 1950. Dated
7 June 1952.
E. R. Elliott, Chaplain, 4th Class (Salvation Army), Area 10, to
be Chaplain, 3rd Class, with seniority from 14 October 1950. Dated
5 June 1952.
N.Z. CADET CORPS
Auckland Grammar School Cadets—
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) to be 2nd
Lieutenants, with seniority from 22 May 1952 :—
P. B. Black.
J. R. Kelly.
E. D. White.
R. K. Dewhurst.
Dated 22 May 1952.
Avondale College Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. D. Ockelford to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. J. G. Hopkins to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Christchurch Technical College Cadets—
Captain J. J. Buchan, E.D., to be Major. Dated 24 May 1952.
Captain T. H. McCombs, E.D., from the Retired List, to be
Captain, with seniority from 3 May 1950. Dated 1 May 1952.
Dannevirke High School Cadets—
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) :—
John Leslie Anderson, B.A., B.Ss.
John Brook Nichols, B.Agr.Sc.
Dated 9 May 1952.
Foxton District High School Cadets—
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) to be 2nd
Lieutenants, with seniority from 25 May 1952 :—
K. A. Milne.
N. C. Preston.
Dated 25 May 1952.
Hamilton High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. R. Wightman to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Helensville District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. B. Turnwald to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Hutt Valley High School Cadets—
Noel Leslie Smith, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.).
Dated 25 March 1952.
James Train Fitzgerald to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.).
Dated 26 March 1952.
John McGlashan College Cadets—
Eric Alexander Dunlop, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.).
Dated 1 May 1952.
King's College Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. C. Hanna to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Mosgiel District High School Cadets—
Lieutenant N. H. Jones relinquishes the appointment of
O.C. Mosgiel District High School Cadets and resigns his commission.
Dated 28 May 1952.
Mount Albert Grammar School School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. N. Patterson to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. P. Kelly to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Northcote College Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) G. S. Clarihew to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Okato District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. M. Burrows to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 25 May 1952. Dated 25 May 1952.
Opotiki District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) I. B. Hayter to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Opunake District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. O. Wallis to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 25 May 1952. Dated 25 May 1952.
Paeroa District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. E. Kinsella to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Palmerston North High School Cadets—
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) to be 2nd
Lieutenants, with seniority from 25 May 1952 :—
I. A. Colquhoun.
R. U. Roy.
C. K. Taylor.
Dated 25 May 1952.
Pukekohe High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. D. Watson to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Taihape District High School Cadets—
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) to be 2nd
Lieutenants, with seniority from 25 May 1952 :—
N. T. Moar.
A. K. McGill.
Dated 25 May 1952.
Takapuna Grammar School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. P. G. Parr to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Tauranga College Cadets—
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) to be 2nd
Lieutenants, with seniority from 22 May 1952 :—
G. Hall.
J. B. McDougall.
Dated 22 May 1952.
Te Awamutu College Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. N. Wilson to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Te Kuiti District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) L. R. Thompson to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Titoki District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. A. Neate to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Waihi District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. Ingram to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 22 May 1952. Dated 22 May 1952.
Waipukurau District High School Cadets—
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. W. Clevely to be 2nd Lieutenant,
with seniority from 25 May 1952. Dated 25 May 1952.



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55 names identified
  • Joseph Robb Harrison, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • John Greyson Main, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Sydney Garmston Hunter, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • L. A. Cropp (Lieutenant), Promoted with seniority from 25 July 1948
  • J. A. Calvin (Lieutenant), Promoted with seniority from 7 July 1949
  • John Martin Chamberlain, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • John Pearson McFaul, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • John Maurice Smith, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • S. Wickenden (Captain), Resigned commission
  • G. L. Rollo (Lieutenant), Promoted with seniority from 12 December 1951
  • Henry Charles Bethune, Appointed Lieutenant
  • W. S. Dawes (2nd Lieutenant), Resigned commission
  • Bernard Stanley Holmes, Granted short-service commission
  • H. Goffin (Chaplain), Promoted to Chaplain, 3rd Class
  • E. R. Elliott (Chaplain), Promoted to Chaplain, 3rd Class
  • P. B. Black, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. R. Kelly, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • E. D. White, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. K. Dewhurst, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. D. Ockelford, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. J. G. Hopkins, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. J. Buchan (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • T. H. McCombs (Captain), Reinstated with seniority from 3 May 1950
  • John Leslie Anderson, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • John Brook Nichols, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • K. A. Milne, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • N. C. Preston, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • D. R. Wightman, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. B. Turnwald, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • Noel Leslie Smith, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • James Train Fitzgerald, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Eric Alexander Dunlop, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • M. C. Hanna, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • N. H. Jones (Lieutenant), Resigned commission
  • R. N. Patterson, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. P. Kelly, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • G. S. Clarihew, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • D. M. Burrows, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • I. B. Hayter, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. O. Wallis, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. E. Kinsella, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • I. A. Colquhoun, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. U. Roy, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • C. K. Taylor, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. D. Watson, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • N. T. Moar, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. K. McGill, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. P. G. Parr, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • G. Hall, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. B. McDougall, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. N. Wilson, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • L. R. Thompson, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • C. A. Neate, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. Ingram, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. W. Clevely, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant