β¨ Military Promotions and Appointments
16 AUG.
2nd Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant E. J. Peterson, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 14 June 1956.
3rd Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant (provisionally registered) R. L. Shannon, M.B.,
CH.B., is transferred to the 2nd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Dated 8 May 1956.
1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) R. B. Langley,
M.B., CH.B., lapses. Dated 12 March 1956.
2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) G. F. Hall, M.A., M.B.,
CH.B., M.R.C.P.(EDIN.), M.R.A.C.P., ceases to be posted to the
2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., and is appointed Assistant
Director of Medical Services, Army Headquarters. Dated
1 August 1956.
Captain (temp. Major) N. G. Marshall, M.B., CH.B., D.A.,
relinquishes the appointment of Anaesthetic Specialist, 2nd
General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., and is transferred to the
Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army
Medical Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 2 January 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Regular Force
The under-mentioned are appointed to regular commissions in the rank of Lieutenant and Quartermaster (on prob.):
31002 Warrant Officer, 1st Class, Louis Eric Autridge, from
The Royal N.Z. Artillery.
36643 Staff Sergeant Oliver Cedric Prouse, from the New
Zealand Regiment.
33842 Staff Sergeant David Halsel Rollo, M.B.E., from The
Royal N.Z. Artillery.
31028 Warrant Officer, 2nd Class, William Neil Stephenson,
from The Royal N.Z. Artillery.
Dated 1 August 1956.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Territorial Force
1st Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Lieutenant C. S. Raines, A.M.I.M.E., is transferred to the
12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Dated 1 May 1956.
2nd Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. H. Pitt
is confirmed.
12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Lieutenant C. S. Raines, A.M.J.M.E., from the 1st Infantry
Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E., to be Lieutenant, with seniority
from 28 September 1955. Dated 1 May 1956.
2nd Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Hammond, from the 2nd Armoured
Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E., to be 2nd
Lieutenant, with seniority from 29 July 1955. Dated 1 June
1956.
2nd Armoured Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Hammond is transferred to the 2nd
Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E. Dated
1 June 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
Territorial Force
The Rev. R. McL. Gourdie, D.S.O., Chaplain, 3rd Class
(Church of England), Area 5, is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain, 3rd Class. Dated 21 May 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Regular Force
Principal Matron S. E. G. Sherrard, A.R.R.C., is re-engaged
for a period of one year, as from 1 April 1956.
Territorial Force
Sister D. P. Wilkins, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.,
is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The
Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, in the rank of Sister. Dated 1
July 1956.
Adrienne Norma Kennedy to be Sister (on prob.), and is
posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Dated 16 May 1956.
N.Z. DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC CORPS
Regular Force
The original term of engagement of Captain C. L. Davey,
M.SC.(HONS. 1ST CLASS) (CHEM.), is extended from five to six
years, as from 17 May 1954.
N.Z. CADET CORPS
Auckland Grammar School Cadets
Captain M. V. Hutchinson, from the Avondale College
Cadets, to be Captain, with seniority from 19 May 1951 next
below Captain W. R. Soper. Dated 21 May 1956.
2nd Lieutenant C. P. Walker is transferred to the Avondale
College Cadets. Dated 21 May 1956.
2nd Lieutenant G. W. Leaming, Headquarters, R.A., N.Z.
Division, ceases to be attached. Dated 10 June 1956.
Avondale College Cadets
Captain B. H. Maclean to be Major. Dated 14 May 1956.
Captain M. V. Hutchinson is transferred to the Auckland
Grammar School Cadets. Dated 21 May 1956.
2nd Lieutenant C. P. Walker, from the Auckland Grammar
School Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 25
February 1953. Dated 21 May 1956.
Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets
Captain J. L. H. Hewland, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps. Dated 9 July
1956.
Hamilton High School Cadets
William Francis Roche, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.), with seniority next below 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
R. W. Jones, B.SC. Dated 6 February 1956.
Henderson College Cadets
Lieutenant C. W. Brown to be Captain. Dated 14 May
1956.
Hokitika District High School Cadets
Lieutenant S. Hunter to be Captain. Dated 16 May 1956.
Horowhenua College Cadets
Captain (temp. Major) C. C. Bowater to be Major. Dated
1 July 1956.
King's College Cadets
Lieutenant M. C. Hanna resigns his commission. Dated 2
July 1956.
Marist Brothers' School Cadets (Greymouth)
2nd Lieutenant L. J. Kyne to be Lieutenant. Dated 24 July
1954.
Marlborough College Cadets
Lieutenant B. Grindrod was posted to the Retired List.
Dated 18 December 1953.
Naenae College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant H. L. A. Wooster to be Lieutenant. Dated
16 February 1956.
2nd Lieutenant T. O. Fitzgibbon to be Lieutenant. Dated
16 February 1956.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. McD. Rout, attached, is
transferred from the 3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to Headquarters, R.A., N.Z. Division. Dated 18 June 1956.
Palmerston North High School Cadets
Lieutenant R. U. Roy, B.SC., from the Wanganui Technical
College Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 17
August 1953 next below Lieutenant R. S. Gore. Dated 1
February 1956.
Rangiora High School Cadets
Lieutenant R. F. Young, 1st Battalion, The Canterbury
Regiment, attached, is seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry
Brigade. Dated 1 July 1956.
Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets
Captain J. L. G. Carnachan, E.D., B.A., to be Major. Dated
14 May 1956.
Captain L. C. Grant, E.D., to be Major. Dated 14 May 1956.
Te Kuiti District High School Cadets
Frederick John Hunt Parker to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.). Dated 12 March 1956.
Wairarapa College Cadets
Lieutenant M. B. Munn to be Captain. Dated 1 June 1956.
Wanganui Technical College Cadets
Lieutenant R. U. Roy, B.SC., is transferred to the Palmerston North High School Cadets. Dated 1 February 1956.
Whakatane High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant L. B. Piper, B.SC., is transferred to the
Wellington College Cadets. Dated 21 May 1956.
Wellington College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant L. B. Piper, B.SC., from the Whakatane
High School Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority
from 28 April 1955. Dated 21 May 1956.
2nd Lieutenant L. B. Piper, B.SC., is seconded for duty
with No. 27 School Unit, Air Training Corps. Dated 21 June
1956.
Westport Technical High School Cadets
Captain C. C. Day is posted to the Retired List. Dated 7
June 1956.
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NZ Gazette 1956, No 45
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NZ Gazette 1956, No 45
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π‘οΈ Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps Appointments and Changes
π‘οΈ Defence & Military16 August 1956
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, resigns, transferred, appointment lapses, Assistant Director of Medical Services, Reserve of Officers
7 names identified
- E. J. Peterson (Lieutenant), resigns his commission
- R. L. Shannon (Lieutenant (provisionally registered)), transferred to 2nd Field Ambulance
- R. B. Langley (Lieutenant (on prob.)), appointment lapses
- G. F. Hall (Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel)), ceases posting to 2nd General Hospital
- G. F. Hall (Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel)), appointed Assistant Director of Medical Services
- N. G. Marshall (Captain (temp. Major)), relinquishes appointment of Anaesthetic Specialist
- N. G. Marshall (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
π‘οΈ Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 August 1956
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, commissions, Lieutenant and Quartermaster
- Louis Eric Autridge (Warrant Officer, 1st Class), appointed to regular commission
- Oliver Cedric Prouse (Staff Sergeant), appointed to regular commission
- David Halsel Rollo (Staff Sergeant), appointed to regular commission
- William Neil Stephenson (Warrant Officer, 2nd Class), appointed to regular commission
π‘οΈ Corps of Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Transfers and Confirmations
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 May 1956
Corps of Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Territorial Force, transfers, appointment confirmed
- C. S. Raines (Lieutenant), transferred to 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment Workshop
- W. H. Pitt (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), appointment confirmed
- C. S. Raines (Lieutenant), transferred from 1st Infantry Workshop
- J. G. Hammond (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from 2nd Armoured Regiment Light Aid Detachment
- J. G. Hammond (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment
π‘οΈ Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department Transfer
π‘οΈ Defence & Military21 May 1956
Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, transfer, Reserve of Officers
- R. McL. Gourdie (Chaplain, 3rd Class), transferred to Reserve of Officers
π‘οΈ Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps Engagements and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 July 1956
Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, re-engaged, transferred to Reserve of Officers
- S. E. G. Sherrard (Principal Matron), re-engaged for one year
- D. P. Wilkins (Sister), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Adrienne Norma Kennedy (Sister (on prob.)), appointed to 1st Casualty Clearing Station
π‘οΈ N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps Engagement Extension
π‘οΈ Defence & Military17 May 1954
N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps, Regular Force, engagement extended
- C. L. Davey (Captain), original term of engagement extended
π‘οΈ N.Z. Cadet Corps Appointments, Transfers, and Confirmations
π‘οΈ Defence & Military21 May 1956
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Auckland Grammar School, Avondale College, Christchurch Boys' High School, Hamilton High School, Henderson College, Hokitika District High School, Horowhenua College, King's College, Marist Brothers' School, Marlborough College, Naenae College, Palmerston North High School, Rangiora High School, Seddon Memorial Technical College, Te Kuiti District High School, Wairarapa College, Wanganui Technical College, Whakatane High School, Wellington College, Westport Technical High School, transfers, appointments, resigns commission, posted to Retired List, seconded
28 names identified
- M. V. Hutchinson (Captain), transferred to Auckland Grammar School Cadets
- C. P. Walker (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Avondale College Cadets
- G. W. Leaming (2nd Lieutenant), ceases to be attached
- B. H. Maclean (Captain), promoted to Major
- M. V. Hutchinson (Captain), transferred to Auckland Grammar School Cadets
- C. P. Walker (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from Auckland Grammar School Cadets
- J. L. H. Hewland (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- William Francis Roche (B.A.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- C. W. Brown (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- S. Hunter (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- C. C. Bowater (Captain (temp. Major)), promoted to Major
- M. C. Hanna (Lieutenant), resigns his commission
- L. J. Kyne (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- B. Grindrod (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
- H. L. A. Wooster (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- T. O. Fitzgibbon (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- D. McD. Rout (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), transferred from 3rd Field Regiment
- R. U. Roy (Lieutenant), transferred from Wanganui Technical College Cadets
- R. F. Young (Lieutenant), seconded to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade
- J. L. G. Carnachan (Captain, E.D., B.A.), promoted to Major
- L. C. Grant (Captain, E.D.), promoted to Major
- Frederick John Hunt Parker, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- M. B. Munn (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- R. U. Roy (Lieutenant, B.SC.), transferred to Palmerston North High School Cadets
- L. B. Piper (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), transferred to Wellington College Cadets
- L. B. Piper (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), transferred from Whakatane High School Cadets
- L. B. Piper (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), seconded for duty with No. 27 School Unit
- C. C. Day (Captain), posted to the Retired List