Military Appointments and Promotions




24 Nov.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

1807

Territorial Force

1st Field Engineer Regiment

Trevor James Williams, B.E. (Civ.), to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 26 September 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Regular Force

N.Z. Regiment

Captain B. Boyd, M.B.E., to be temp. Major. Dated 13 September 1955.

Lieutenant J. Bojesen-Trepka to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 September 1955.

2nd Lieutenant J. M. Spiers to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant P. J. Burt to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 October 1955.

Supernumerary List

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster J. W. Coe is granted an extension of his engagement for a period of one year as from 13 October 1955.

Territorial Force

The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own)

The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) B. C. James, 1st Battalion, is confirmed.

2nd Lieutenant D. J. McKenzie, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1955.

2nd Lieutenant P. N. Carson, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 26 September 1954.

2nd Lieutenant E. P. Percival from the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own), to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 18 February 1955, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 3 October 1955.

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own)

2nd Lieutenant E. P. Percival, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own). Dated 3 October 1955.

The Canterbury Regiment

Captain P. G. Webber, M.B.E., 1st Battalion, ceases to be seconded to Headquarters, Southern Military District, as Public Relations Officer, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 30 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) W. G. Goodwin, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant J. M. Scott, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) R. W. Smith, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant J. R. Malthus, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant E. H. Poole, 1st Battalion (also attached to the St. Andrew’s College Cadets), to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant R. O. Pridic, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 October 1955.

The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment

2nd Lieutenant R. E. B. Older, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 July 1954.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. E. J. Woodward from the Otago and Southland Regiment to be Lieutenant (temp. Captain), with seniority as Lieutenant 1 April 1952, and as temp. Captain 1 April 1952, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 September 1955.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. D. Gibb, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Captain. Dated 31 March 1955.

The Otago and Southland Regiment

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. F. J. Woodward, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment. Dated 1 September 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force

2nd Lieutenant I. P. O’Sullivan to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 October 1955.

Supernumerary List

Captain and Quartermaster A. A. Pullan is posted to the Retired List, with the rank of Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 23 October 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Territorial Force

1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

Captain W. M. Smeeton, M.B., Ch.B., from the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, to be Captain, with seniority from 1 January 1955. Dated 1 April 1955.

Lieutenant A. D. Gillman, M.B., Ch.B., to be Captain. Dated 9 September 1955.

1st Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) J. C. Gillman, M.B., Ch.B., is confirmed. Dated 1 August 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force

With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 22 September 1955, page 1526, No. 60, relative to Captain (temp. Major) H. J. Moekridge, for “Dated 22 September 1955”, substitute “Dated 28 September 1955”.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Regular Force

2nd Lieutenant K. G. Smart to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 October 1955.

Territorial Force

1st Infantry Workshops (Composite) R.N.Z.E.M.E.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) C. S. Raines, A.M.I.M.E., to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 September 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

Territorial Force

1st Mobile Dental Unit, R.N.Z.D.C.

The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) J. F. Farrell, B.D.S., is confirmed.

3rd Mobile Dental Unit, R.N.Z.D.C.

Lieutenant H. B. Cutler, B.D.S., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 22 September 1955.

Lieutenant C. D. Hay, B.D.S., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 6 October 1955.

THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Territorial Force

Sister Joan Gwendoline Woodruff-Dickson from the Reserve List, to be Charge Sister and is taken on strength of 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 13 October 1955.

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) N. Mora, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is confirmed.

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) M. James, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is confirmed.

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) R. N. Nathan, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is confirmed.

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) M. L. Simons, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is confirmed.

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) Z. Mudford, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is confirmed.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Ashburton High School Cadets

Lieutenant D. S. Walker to be Captain. Dated 4 July 1955.

Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant K. I. D. Maslen to be Lieutenant. Dated 7 May 1955.

2nd Lieutenant M. H. Money, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 October 1955.

2nd Lieutenant M. K. Denholm to be Lieutenant. Dated 14 October 1955.

Christchurch Technical College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant R. H. Murray to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1955.

2nd Lieutenant T. M. Sparrow to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1955.

Christchurch West High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant D. N. Hawkins, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 17 July 1954.

Heretaunga College Cadets

Temp. Captain William Curtis Carson from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain, and is appointed Officer Commanding, Heretaunga College Cadets. Dated 15 March 1954.

Penrose High School Cadets

Major E. C. Wooller, E.D., from the Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets, to be Major, with seniority from 11 November 1950. Dated 13 October 1955.

Major E. C. Wooller, E.D., is appointed O.C., Penrose High School Cadets. Dated 13 October 1955.

Putaruru District High School Cadets

Alfred McGill to be Captain, with seniority from 23 July 1953, and is appointed Officer Commanding, Putaruru District High School Cadets. Dated 10 August 1955.

Rangiora High School Cadets

Captain C. I. E. Wood, E.D., to be Major, and is appointed Officer Commanding, Rangiora High School Cadets. Dated 12 September 1955.

Sacred Heart College Cadets

Lieutenant P. T. E. Tutie is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 17 October 1955.



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🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
24 November 1955
Territorial Force, 1st Field Engineer Regiment, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
  • Trevor James Williams, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

🛡️ Regular Force Appointments and Promotions in The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
Regular Force, N.Z. Regiment, Captain, Major, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Quartermaster, Extension of engagement
  • B. Boyd (Captain, M.B.E.), promoted to temp. Major
  • J. Bojesen-Trepka (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • J. M. Spiers (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. J. Burt (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. W. Coe (Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster), granted extension of engagement

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions in The Auckland Regiment

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Auckland Regiment, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment confirmation, Transfer
  • B. C. James (Lieutenant (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
  • D. J. McKenzie (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. N. Carson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. P. Percival (2nd Lieutenant), appointed to 1st Battalion
  • E. P. Percival (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Auckland Regiment

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions in The Wellington Regiment

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Wellington Regiment, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Transfer
  • E. P. Percival (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from Wellington Regiment

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions in The Canterbury Regiment

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Canterbury Regiment, Captain, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
7 names identified
  • P. G. Webber (Captain, M.B.E.), ceases secondment and transferred to Reserve
  • W. G. Goodwin (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant)), promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. M. Scott (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. W. Smith (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant)), promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. R. Malthus (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. H. Poole (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. O. Pridic (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions in The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Regiment, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Captain, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
  • R. E. B. Older (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. E. J. Woodward (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to 1st Battalion
  • A. D. Gibb (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Territorial Force Transfer in The Otago and Southland Regiment

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Otago and Southland Regiment, Lieutenant, Captain, Transfer
  • R. F. J. Woodward (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment

🛡️ Regular Force Appointment in The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
Regular Force, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant
  • I. P. O’Sullivan (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Supernumerary List Posting in The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
23 October 1955
Supernumerary List, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Captain, Quartermaster, Retired List
  • A. A. Pullan (Captain and Quartermaster), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments in The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Captain, Lieutenant, Reserve of Officers
  • W. M. Smeeton (Captain, M.B., Ch.B.), appointed Captain
  • A. D. Gillman (Lieutenant, M.B., Ch.B.), promoted to Captain
  • J. C. Gillman (Lieutenant (on prob.), M.B., Ch.B.), appointment confirmed

🛡️ Correction to Previous Gazette Notice

🛡️ Defence & Military
28 September 1955
Correction, Gazette Notice, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Captain, Major
  • H. J. Moekridge (Captain (temp. Major)), notice date corrected

🛡️ Regular Force Appointment in The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

🛡️ Defence & Military
Regular Force, Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant
  • K. G. Smart (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointment in The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant
  • C. S. Raines (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant), A.M.I.M.E.), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments and Transfers in The Royal N.Z. Dental Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, Lieutenant, Captain, Reserve of Officers
  • J. F. Farrell (Lieutenant (on prob.), B.D.S.), appointment confirmed
  • H. B. Cutler (Lieutenant, B.D.S.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. D. Hay (Lieutenant, B.D.S.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointment in The Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 October 1955
Territorial Force, Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Charge Sister, 2nd General Hospital
  • Joan Gwendoline Woodruff-Dickson (Sister), appointed Charge Sister

🛡️ Territorial Force Appointments in The Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
Territorial Force, Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Sister, 2nd General Hospital
  • N. Mora (Sister (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
  • M. James (Sister (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
  • R. N. Nathan (Sister (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
  • M. L. Simons (Sister (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
  • Z. Mudford (Sister (on prob.)), appointment confirmed

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Appointments and Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
12 names identified
  • D. S. Walker (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
  • K. I. D. Maslen (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. H. Money (2nd Lieutenant, M.A.), promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. K. Denholm (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. H. Murray (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • T. M. Sparrow (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. N. Hawkins (2nd Lieutenant, M.A.), promoted to Lieutenant
  • William Curtis Carson (Temp. Captain), appointed Captain and Officer Commanding
  • E. C. Wooller (Major, E.D.), transferred and appointed O.C.
  • Alfred McGill, appointed Captain and Officer Commanding
  • C. I. E. Wood (Captain, E.D.), promoted to Major and Officer Commanding
  • P. T. E. Tutie (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers