β¨ Military Promotions and Transfers
27 SEPT.
THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Regular Force
N.Z. Regiment ( supernumerary List)
Captain and Quartermaster L. R. Baigent, M.B.E., to be
temp. Major and Quartermaster. Dated 23 July 1956.
Territorial Force
The Northland Regiment
2nd Lieutenant J. Marr, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant.
Dated 28 August 1956.
2nd Lieutenant J. Clark, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant.
Dated 28 August 1956.
2nd Lieutenant E. Marr, 1st Battalion, also attached to the
Titoki District High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant. Dated
28 August 1956.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. F. Moore,
1st Battalion, lapses. Dated 10 August 1956.
The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own)
2nd Lieutenant M. J. Olds, from the Nelson, Marlborough,
and West Coast Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority
from 18 February 1955, and is posted to the 1st Battalion.
Dated 1 July 1956.
The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. F. J. Woodward, 1st Bat-
talion, to be Captain. Dated 1 April 1956.
Lieutenant D. I. B. Balfour, from the 2nd Company,
R.N.Z.A.S.C., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 Decem-
ber 1955. Dated 1 August 1956.
2nd Lieutenant M. J. Olds, 1st Battalion, is transferred to
the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own). Dated
1 July 1956.
The Canterbury Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) E. J. Somers, 1st Battalion,
relinquishes the temp. rank of Captain, and is transferred to
the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Canterbury
Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 24
February 1953. Dated 20 August 1956.
The Otago and Southland Regiment
2nd Lieutenant R. D. Tully, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant.
Dated 28 August 1956.
2nd Lieutenant E. R. Eddington, 1st Battalion, to be Lieu-
tenent. Dated 28 August 1956.
2nd Lieutenant B. Shaw, 1st Battalion, to be temp. Lieutenant.
Dated 7 August 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Regular Force
Captain James Lawrence Meates, from the Reserve of
Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, is
appointed to a long-service Regular commission in the rank of
Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 27 August 1956.
Territorial Force
1st Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Lieutenant J. M. Chamberlain to be temp. Captain, and
is transferred to Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, as
B.R.A.S.C.O. Dated 31 July 1956.
2nd Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Lieutenant D. I. B. Balfour is transferred to the Nelson,
Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment, The Royal N.Z.
Infantry Corps. Dated 1 August 1956.
5th Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Captain L. I. Scott, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of
Officers, Regimental List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps,
in the rank of Captain, with seniority from 1 July 1955. Dated
23 July 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force
1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant C. S. Willis, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission.
Dated 3 May 1956.
Graeme Douglas Campbell, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant
(provisionally registered). Dated 1 June 1956.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
ENGINEERS
Regular Force
Lieutenant and Quartermaster G. A. Head to be acting
Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 14 August 1956.
Territorial Force
4th Medium Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) R. T. Shannon,
B.SC., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E., is confirmed.
Lieutenant R. T. Shannon, B.SC., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E., is
posted to the Retired List. Dated 16 July 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
Territorial Force
The Rev. J. Sands, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Presbyterian), is
transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal
N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain, 3rd Class.
Dated 3 August 1956.
The Rev. M. M. Mete, Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of
England), Area 1, is attached to the 1st Field Ambulance,
R.N.Z.A.M.C., as Chaplain. Dated 14 June 1956.
The Rev. Alan Charles Webster to be Chaplain, 4th Class
(Baptist), and is posted to Area 4. Dated 30 August 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Territorial Force
Maureen Soraya Alexander to be Sister (on prob.), and is
posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Dated 1 July 1956.
Barbara Ann Calder to be Sister (on prob.), and is posted
to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated
1 July 1956.
N.Z. CADET CORPS
Auckland Grammar School Cadets
Captain F. Rogers, E.D., Reserve of Officers, Regimental List,
13th Composite Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., attached, is
transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 12th
Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 August 1956.
Lieutenant F. J. Thorburn is posted to the Retired List.
Dated 25 July 1956.
Christ's College Cadets
Lieutenant D. J. Thornton, M.A., from the King's College
Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 January 1955.
Dated 1 February 1956.
Dargaville Boys' High School Cadets
Lieutenant R. A. Fitness to be Captain. Dated 15 May 1956.
Kaeo District High School Cadets
Acting Pilot Officer E. J. Newman, Royal N.Z. Air Force
Reserve, is seconded to the N.Z. Cadet Corps, for duty with
the Kaeo District High School Cadets. Dated 3 February 1956.
Kaitaia College Cadets
Captain E. F. Rive to be temp. Major. Dated 15 May 1956.
Kawakawa District High School Cadets
Lieutenant G. N. Utting, E.D., to be Captain. Dated 15 May
1956.
Kelston High School (No. 72 School Unit, A.T.C.)
Lieutenant R. M. Bean to be Captain. Dated 14 May 1956.
King's College Cadets
Lieutenant D. J. Thornton, M.A., is transferred to the Christ's
College Cadets. Dated 1 February 1956.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, B.SC., is attached for training to
the 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 23 August 1956.
Mount Albert Grammar School Cadets
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. D. Craig,
B.A., lapses. Dated 18 July 1956.
Northland College Cadets
Captain (acting Major) P. E. Holmes to be Major. Dated
15 May 1956.
Captain T. L. G. Johnson to be Major. Dated 15 May 1956.
Otago Boys' High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) G. G. Gillespie, B.A., is trans-
ferred to the Waipukurau District High School Cadets. Dated
16 April 1956.
Otahuhu College Cadets
Lieutenant C. B. Browne, B.A., from the Retired List, to be
Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 January 1955. Dated 6 July
1956.
Rangitoto College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. Andrews, from the Seddon
Memorial Technical College Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.), with seniority from 23 March 1956. Dated 27 July 1956.
Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. Andrews is transferred to the
Rangitoto College Cadets. Dated 27 July 1956.
Titoki District High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant E. Marr, 1st Battalion, The Northland
Regiment, attached, to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.
Waipukurau District High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) G. G. Gillespie, B.A., from the
Otago Boys' High School Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.), with seniority from 15 December 1953. Dated 16 April
1956.
Waitaki Boys' High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant R. S. Boyd, 1st Battalion, The Otago and
Southland Regiment, attached, to be Lieutenant. Dated 25
September 1956.
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NZ Gazette 1956, No 53
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NZ Gazette 1956, No 53
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π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps Promotions and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Infantry Corps, Promotions, Transfers, Northland Regiment, Wellington Regiment, Canterbury Regiment, Otago and Southland Regiment
13 names identified
- L. R. Baigent (Captain and Quartermaster), Promoted to temp. Major and Quartermaster
- J. Marr (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- J. Clark (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- E. Marr (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- C. F. Moore (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Appointment lapses
- M. J. Olds (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment
- R. F. J. Woodward (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Promoted to Captain
- D. I. B. Balfour (Lieutenant), Transferred from R.N.Z.A.S.C.
- M. J. Olds (2nd Lieutenant), Posted to Wellington Regiment
- E. J. Somers (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Relinquishes temp. rank and transferred to Reserve
- R. D. Tully (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- E. R. Eddington (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- B. Shaw (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Lieutenant
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps Appointments and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Appointments, Transfers, Regular Force, Territorial Force
- James Lawrence Meates (Captain), Appointed to long-service Regular commission
- J. M. Chamberlain (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain and transferred
- D. I. B. Balfour (Lieutenant), Transferred to Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps
- L. I. Scott (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps Resignations and Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Resignations, Appointments, 1st Field Ambulance
- C. S. Willis (Lieutenant), Resigns commission
- Graeme Douglas Campbell, Appointed Lieutenant (provisionally registered)
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Promotions and Posts
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Promotions, Posts, Regular Force, Territorial Force
- G. A. Head (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), Promoted to acting Captain and Quartermaster
- R. T. Shannon (Lieutenant (on prob.)), Appointment confirmed
- R. T. Shannon (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department Transfers and Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Chaplains Department, Transfers, Appointments, Territorial Force
- J. Sands (Rev.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- M. M. Mete (Rev.), Attached to 1st Field Ambulance
- Alan Charles Webster (Rev.), Appointed Chaplain, 4th Class
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Appointments, Territorial Force
- Maureen Soraya Alexander, Appointed Sister (on prob.)
- Barbara Ann Calder, Appointed Sister (on prob.)
π‘οΈ N.Z. Cadet Corps Promotions and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & MilitaryN.Z. Cadet Corps, Promotions, Transfers, Auckland Grammar School, Christ's College, Dargaville Boys' High School, Kaeo District High School, Kaitaia College, Kawakawa District High School, Kelston High School, King's College, Mount Albert Grammar School, Northland College, Otago Boys' High School, Otahuhu College, Rangitoto College, Seddon Memorial Technical College, Titoki District High School, Waipukurau District High School, Waitaki Boys' High School
20 names identified
- F. Rogers (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- F. J. Thorburn (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
- D. J. Thornton (Lieutenant), Transferred to Christ's College Cadets
- R. A. Fitness (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- E. J. Newman (Acting Pilot Officer), Seconded to N.Z. Cadet Corps
- E. F. Rive (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major
- G. N. Utting (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- R. M. Bean (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- D. J. Thornton (Lieutenant), Transferred from King's College Cadets
- R. M. Miller (Lieutenant), Attached for training
- J. D. Craig (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Appointment lapses
- P. E. Holmes (Captain (acting Major)), Promoted to Major
- T. L. G. Johnson (Captain), Promoted to Major
- G. G. Gillespie (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Transferred to Waipukurau District High School Cadets
- C. B. Browne (Lieutenant), Transferred from Retired List
- C. Andrews (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Transferred to Rangitoto College Cadets
- C. Andrews (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Transferred from Seddon Memorial Technical College Cadets
- E. Marr (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- G. G. Gillespie (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Transferred from Otago Boys' High School Cadets
- R. S. Boyd (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant