Military Appointments and Transfers




19 AUGUST] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1333

Territorial Force
1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Captain D. L. Simpson, E.D., is transferred to the 1st Locating Battery, R.N.Z.A. Dated 2 July 1954.

13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Captain H. D. Leyden, from the 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Captain, with seniority from 1 September 1952. Dated 26 June 1954.

14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Captain H. D. Leyden is transferred to the 13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 26 June 1954.

151st Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.N.Z.A.
2nd Lieutenant L. B. Hogue to be temp. Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1954.
2nd Lieutenant J. S. Nicholson to be temp Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1954.

1st Locating Battery, R.N.Z.A.
Captain D. L. Simpson, E.D., from the 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Captain, with seniority from 1 August 1949, and is appointed O.C., 1st Locating Battery, R.N.Z.A. Dated 2 July 1954.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
Territorial Force
1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish), R.N.Z.A.C.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. McD. Botting lapses and he reverts to the ranks. Dated 22 July 1954.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Territorial Force
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own)
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. L. Ryan, 1st Battalion, is seconded to H.Q., 1st Infantry Brigade. Dated 9 March 1954.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. N. Carson, from the Hauraki Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with seniority from 26 September 1952, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 June 1954.

The Hauraki Regiment
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. N. Carson, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own). Dated 1 June 1954.

The Northland Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. T. Beehre, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 27 July 1954.

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own)
2nd Lieutenant R. A. Smith, from the Canterbury Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 11 October 1953, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 April 1954.

The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. A. D. Fulton, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 12 July 1954.

The Hawke’s Bay Regiment
Lieutenant C. M. Le Quesne, 1st Battalion, is posted to the Retired List. Dated 21 July 1954.
2nd Lieutenant B. R. Hine, 1st Battalion, is seconded to H.Q., 2nd Infantry Brigade. Dated 1 June 1954.

The Canterbury Regiment
Captain F. G. Howe, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Canterbury Regiment, with the rank of Captain, with seniority from 1 November 1951. Dated 21 July 1954.
2nd Lieutenant R. A. Smith, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own). Dated 1 April 1954.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force
1st Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant R. F. Thorburn, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 November 1951. Dated 1 July 1954.

3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Captain V. Feldman, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., ceases to be posted for full-time duty to Waiouru Camp Hospital and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 29 June 1954.

3rd Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. J. B. Canning is posted to the Retired List with the rank of Captain. Dated 1 March 1954.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. P. Olisoff is appointed O.C., 3rd Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C., vice Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. J. B. Canning. Dated 1 March 1954.
Thomas Graeme McPherson to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 12 May 1954

THE ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Territorial Force
1st Infantry Workshops (Composite), R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Major E. F. Cooper relinquishes the appointment of O.C., 1st Infantry Workshops (Composite), R.N.Z.E.M.E., and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, with the rank of Major. Dated 17 June 1954.

THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Regular Force
Matron S. E. G. Sherrard, A.R.R.C., to be Principal Matron. Dated 18 June 1954.
Charge Sister M. W. Wilson is re-engaged for a period of two years as from 3 May 1954.
Margaret Dawson is granted a short service commission for a period of two years as from 20 July 1954 in the rank of Sister, with seniority from 1 June 1951, and is posted for duty to Waiouru Camp Hospital. Dated 20 July 1954.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS
Regular Force
2nd Lieutenant J. A. Nash resigns her commission. Dated 6 August 1954.

SUPERNUMERARY LIST, N.Z. REGULAR FORCE
Captain and Quartermaster J. Malcolm, M.B.E., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11 August 1954.

N.Z. CADET CORPS
Auckland Grammar School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant F. V. Brittain to be Lieutenant. Dated 21 May 1953.

Hastings High School Cadets
Major William Eade (late Flight Lieutenant, R.N.Z.A.F. Reserve) to be Captain. Dated 26 March 1954.

King’s College Cadets
Major J. D. Lewis, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Major, with seniority from 20 June 1945. Dated 19 July 1954.

Reefton District High School Cadets
Captain R. G. G. Wilson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 2 August 1954.

St. Augustine’s High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant The Rev. M. J. Scully, M.A., Dip.Ed., to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 November 1953.

Scots College Cadets
Lieutenant J. O. Melling to be temp. Captain. Dated 3 May 1954.

Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant L. D. Pointon to be Lieutenant. Dated 21 May 1954.

Wanganui Technical College Cadets
Captain E. A. Latham to be Major. Dated 1 July 1954.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List
1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Major J. D. Lewis is transferred to the N.Z. Cadet Corps. Dated 19 July 1954.

3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
Major S. R. Young is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, with the rank of Major. Dated 3 August 1954.
Captain J. A. McPhail is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 19 July 1954.
Lieutenant T. M. R. Maskew is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 July 1954.
2nd Lieutenant A. B. Anderson is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19 July 1954.



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41 names identified
  • D. L. Simpson (Captain), transferred to 1st Locating Battery
  • H. D. Leyden (Captain), transferred to 13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment
  • H. D. Leyden (Captain), transferred from 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment
  • L. B. Hogue (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Lieutenant
  • J. S. Nicholson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Lieutenant
  • D. L. Simpson (Captain), appointed O.C., 1st Locating Battery
  • J. McD. Botting (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), reverted to the ranks
  • J. L. Ryan (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), seconded to H.Q., 1st Infantry Brigade
  • P. N. Carson (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • P. N. Carson (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), transferred from Hauraki Regiment
  • G. T. Beehre (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. A. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • R. A. D. Fulton (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. M. Le Quesne (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • B. R. Hine (2nd Lieutenant), seconded to H.Q., 2nd Infantry Brigade
  • F. G. Howe (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. A. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • R. F. Thorburn (Lieutenant), appointed to 1st Field Dressing Station
  • V. Feldman (Captain), posted to Retired List
  • A. J. B. Canning (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), posted to Retired List
  • P. P. Olisoff (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), appointed O.C., 3rd Field Hygiene Section
  • Thomas Graeme McPherson, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • E. F. Cooper (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • S. E. G. Sherrard (Matron), promoted to Principal Matron
  • M. W. Wilson (Charge Sister), re-engaged for two years
  • Margaret Dawson, granted short service commission
  • J. A. Nash (2nd Lieutenant), resigned commission
  • J. Malcolm (Captain and Quartermaster), posted to Retired List
  • F. V. Brittain (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • William Eade (Major), appointed Captain
  • J. D. Lewis (Major), appointed to NZ Cadet Corps
  • R. G. G. Wilson (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • M. J. Scully (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. O. Melling (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • L. D. Pointon (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. A. Latham (Captain), promoted to Major
  • J. D. Lewis (Major), transferred to NZ Cadet Corps
  • S. R. Young (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. A. McPhail (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • T. M. R. Maskew (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • A. B. Anderson (2nd Lieutenant), posted to Retired List

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9 March 1954
NZ Army appointments, promotions, transfers, 1st Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Brigade, Royal NZ Artillery, temporary Major, temporary Captain
41 names identified
  • D. L. Simpson (Captain), transferred to 1st Locating Battery
  • H. D. Leyden (Captain), transferred to 13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment
  • H. D. Leyden (Captain), transferred from 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment
  • L. B. Hogue (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Lieutenant
  • J. S. Nicholson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Lieutenant
  • D. L. Simpson (Captain), appointed O.C., 1st Locating Battery
  • J. McD. Botting (2nd Lieutenant), appointment lapsed, reverted to ranks
  • J. L. Ryan (Lieutenant), seconded to H.Q., 1st Infantry Brigade
  • P. N. Carson (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Auckland Regiment
  • P. N. Carson (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from Hauraki Regiment
  • G. T. Beehre (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. A. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • R. A. D. Fulton (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. M. Le Quesne (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • B. R. Hine (2nd Lieutenant), seconded to H.Q., 2nd Infantry Brigade
  • F. G. Howe (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. A. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • R. F. Thorburn (Lieutenant), appointed to 1st Field Dressing Station
  • V. Feldman (Captain), posted to Retired List
  • A. J. B. Canning (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • P. P. Olisoff (2nd Lieutenant), appointed O.C., 3rd Field Hygiene Section
  • Thomas Graeme McPherson, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • E. F. Cooper (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • S. E. G. Sherrard (Matron), promoted to Principal Matron
  • M. W. Wilson (Charge Sister), re-engaged for two years
  • Margaret Dawson, granted short service commission
  • J. A. Nash (2nd Lieutenant), resigned commission
  • J. Malcolm (Captain and Quartermaster), posted to Retired List
  • F. V. Brittain (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • William Eade (Major), appointed Captain
  • J. D. Lewis (Major), appointed to N.Z. Cadet Corps
  • R. G. G. Wilson (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • M. J. Scully (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. O. Melling (Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Captain
  • L. D. Pointon (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. A. Latham (Captain), promoted to Major
  • J. D. Lewis (Major), transferred to N.Z. Cadet Corps
  • S. R. Young (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. A. McPhail (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • T. M. R. Maskew (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • A. B. Anderson (2nd Lieutenant), posted to Retired List