Military Appointments and Transfers




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 48

3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) N. O. Mangin is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, in the rank of Captain. Dated 4 July 1956.
Lieutenant J. A. Kennedy to be temp. Captain. Dated 4 July 1956.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, B.SC., Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets, ceases to be attached for training on being transferred to the King’s College Cadets. Dated 16 April 1956.

4th Medium Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
2nd Lieutenant F. E. Hopkinson to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 June 1956.

5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Lieutenant E. W. Burtt is transferred to the 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.
2nd Lieutenant J. Beaumont is transferred to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.
2nd Lieutenant W. D. Roberts is transferred to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 11 July 1956.

9th Coast Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
2nd Lieutenant J. D. Davies is transferred to the 11th Coast Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 3 July 1956.

11th Coast Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Major J. H. Young is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30 July 1956.
2nd Lieutenant J. D. Davies, from the 9th Coast Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 18 February 1955. Dated 3 July 1956.

1st Locating Battery, R.N.Z.A.
Lieutenant A. H. Busfield to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1956.
Campbell Robert Gunn to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 17 February 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
Territorial Force
2nd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
Lieutenant I. L. Forrest is transferred to the 4th Armoured Regiment (Wellington and East Coast), R.N.Z.A.C. Dated 2 July 1956.
2nd Lieutenant B. J. Thompson is transferred to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 28 May 1956.
2nd Lieutenant E. A. Jameson is transferred to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 28 May 1956.

3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
Captain R. N. Macready is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 12 July 1956.
Lieutenant M. B. Willyams is transferred to the 11th Coast Regiment Signal Troop, R.N.Z. Sigs. Dated 29 June 1956.
2nd Lieutenant H. P. McKay is transferred to the Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps. Dated 1 July 1956.

4th Armoured Regiment (Wellington and East Coast), R.N.Z.A.C.
Lieutenant I. L. Forrest, from the 2nd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 18 October 1955. Dated 2 July 1956.

Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
Hugh Alexander McKeesick to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority next below 2nd Lieutenant J. McN. Hunter. Dated 2 October 1955.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS
Territorial Force
1st Field Engineer Regiment, R.N.Z.E.
Lieutenant C. R. Barnett, B.E.(CIV.), to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1956.

4th Field Park Squadron, R.N.Z.E.
2nd Lieutenant B. White is attached to the Takapuna Grammar School Cadets. Dated 19 June 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS
Territorial Force
11th Coast Regiment Signal Troop, R.N.Z. Sigs.
Lieutenant M. B. Willyams, from the 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 18 October 1955. Dated 29 June 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Regular Force
N.Z. Regiment
The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) J. Benson-Cooper lapses. Dated 6 August 1956.

Supernumerary List
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster J. W. Coe is re-engaged for a period of three years as from 13 October 1956.

Territorial Force
The Northland Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. G. Brown, 1st Battalion, to be Captain. Dated 1 April 1956.

The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington’s Own)
Lieutenant W. B. Burman, 1st Battalion, to be temp. Captain. Dated 4 July 1956.

The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment
2nd Lieutenant H. P. McKay, from the 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 4 September 1954, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 July 1956.
2nd Lieutenant G. I. C. McDouall, from the Otago and Southland Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 25 September 1954, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 18 May 1956.

The Otago and Southland Regiment
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. G. Thyne, 1st Battalion, and attached to the Taieri High School Cadets, is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant P. G. Thyne, 1st Battalion, and attached to the Taieri High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant. Dated 15 April 1955.
2nd Lieutenant G. I. C. McDouall, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment. Dated 18 May 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Regular Force
Captain V. R. Bonner is re-engaged for a period of one year as from 1 September 1956.

Territorial Force
2nd Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Captain M. W. Allerby is transferred to the 1st Divisional Signal Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E. Dated 20 June 1956.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. A. Cropp is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 26 June 1956.

3rd Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Lieutenant R. M. Brooke is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 4 July 1956.

4th Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Captain J. P. Smith is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 May 1956.
Lieutenant B. C. Outrim to be temp. Captain. Dated 16 July 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force
2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
John Axford Kenneth Commons, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant (provisionally registered). Dated 1 July 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Regular Force
Captain D. Sharpe is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25 July 1956.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Regular Force (Supernumerary List)
Captain (temp. Major) C. J. E. McLean is granted an extension of his engagement for a period of one year as from 12 August 1956.

Territorial Force
2nd Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Captain G. B. Shaw to be temp. Major. Dated 20 April 1956.

4th Medium Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant J. H. Cronin, from the 1st Armoured Regiment (Waikato) Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 28 August 1954. Dated 18 August 1956.

1st Armoured Regiment (Waikato) Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant J. H. Cronin is transferred to the 4th Medium Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E. Dated 18 August 1956.

1st Divisional Signal Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Captain M. W. Allerby, from the 2nd Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C., to be Captain, with seniority from 29 January 1953. Dated 20 June 1956.



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🛡️ Royal New Zealand Artillery Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 July 1956
Royal N.Z. Artillery, Territorial Force, Promotions, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
12 names identified
  • N. O. Mangin (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. A. Kennedy (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • R. M. Miller (Lieutenant), ceases attached training
  • F. E. Hopkinson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • E. W. Burtt (Lieutenant), transferred to 1st Field Regiment
  • J. Beaumont (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment
  • W. D. Roberts (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment
  • J. D. Davies (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 11th Coast Regiment
  • J. H. Young (Major), posted to Retired List
  • J. D. Davies (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from 9th Coast Regiment
  • A. H. Busfield (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • Campbell Robert Gunn, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
2 July 1956
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, Territorial Force, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
8 names identified
  • I. L. Forrest (Lieutenant), transferred to 4th Armoured Regiment
  • B. J. Thompson (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment
  • E. A. Jameson (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment
  • R. N. Macready (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • M. B. Willyams (Lieutenant), transferred to Signal Troop
  • H. P. McKay (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Infantry Corps
  • I. L. Forrest (Lieutenant), transferred from 2nd Armoured Regiment
  • Hugh Alexander McKeesick, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

🛡️ Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 April 1956
Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers, Territorial Force, Promotions, Attachments
  • C. R. Barnett (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • B. White (2nd Lieutenant), attached to Cadets

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
18 October 1955
Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, Territorial Force, Transfers
  • M. B. Willyams (Lieutenant), transferred from 3rd Armoured Regiment

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 August 1956
Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, Regular Force, Supernumerary List, Territorial Force, Promotions, Confirmations
9 names identified
  • J. Benson-Cooper (Lieutenant), appointment lapses
  • J. W. Coe (Lieutenant), re-engaged for service
  • R. G. Brown (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
  • W. B. Burman (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • H. P. McKay (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from 3rd Armoured Regiment
  • G. I. C. McDouall (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from Otago and Southland Regiment
  • P. G. Thyne (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed
  • P. G. Thyne (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • G. I. C. McDouall (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Wellington Regiment

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 September 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Re-engagement, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
6 names identified
  • V. R. Bonner (Captain), re-engaged for service
  • M. W. Allerby (Captain), transferred to Light Aid Detachment
  • L. A. Cropp (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. M. Brooke (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. P. Smith (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • B. C. Outrim (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, Lieutenant, Provisionally Registered
  • John Axford Kenneth Commons (Lieutenant), appointed provisionally registered

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
25 July 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, Retired List
  • D. Sharpe (Captain), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Appointments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 August 1956
Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Regular Force, Supernumerary List, Extension of Engagement, Territorial Force, Promotions
  • C. J. E. McLean (Captain), granted extension of engagement
  • G. B. Shaw (Captain), promoted to temp. Major
  • J. H. Cronin (2nd Lieutenant), transferred from 1st Armoured Regiment
  • J. H. Cronin (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 4th Medium Regiment
  • M. W. Allerby (Captain), transferred from 2nd Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.