✨ Military Promotions and Appointments




2nd Lieutenant D. N. Quickfall to be Lieutenant. Dated 28
August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant B. J. Mackay to be Lieutenant. Dated 28
August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant A. Horsfield, from the 6th Light Anti-
aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with
seniority from 20 November 1955. Dated 1 July 1956.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) L. G.
Turner is confirmed.

Lewis Robin Tomlinson to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 27
July 1956.

3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

2nd Lieutenant M. H. Packer, from the 6th Light Anti-
aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with
seniority from 28 October 1954. Dated 1 July 1956.

4th Medium Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Captain J. F. Bevin is posted to the Retired List. Dated
30 July 1956.

Anthony Gordon Haynes to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 27
July 1956.

Kenneth William Morris to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority
next below 2nd Lieutenant A. G. Haynes. Dated 27 July 1956.

5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Captain (temp. Major) J. D. Mercier, D.F.C., from the 6th
Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Captain (temp.
Major), with seniority as Captain 19 December 1949, and as
temp. Major 1 November 1952. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. C. Birchall, from the 6th
Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Lieutenant
(temp. Captain), with seniority as Lieutenant 1 April 1954,
and as temp. Captain 1 March 1956. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. L. Sanderson, from the 6th
Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, to be Lieutenant (temp.
Captain), with seniority as Lieutenant 1 April 1954, and as
temp. Captain 1 March 1956, next below Lieutenant (temp.
Captain) R. C. Birchall. Dated 1 July 1956.

2nd Lieutenant R. L. Bell is transferred to the 4th Transport
Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Dated 26 July 1956.

6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Captain (temp. Major) J. D. Mercier, D.F.C., is transferred to
the 5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

Captain S. W. Sandle is transferred to the 2nd Field
Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 15 August 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. D. E. Pettigrew is transferred
to the 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. C. Birchall is transferred to
the 5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. L. Sanderson is transferred
to the 5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant D. J. Morrison is transferred to the 2nd Field
Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

2nd Lieutenant D. R. Watson, from the 2nd Field Regiment,
R.N.Z.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 16 August
1954. Dated 12 August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant D. F. Barham is transferred to the 12th
Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 16 August
1956.

2nd Lieutenant M. H. Packer is transferred to the 3rd Field
Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

2nd Lieutenant A. Horsfield is transferred to the 2nd Field
Regiment, R.N.Z.A. Dated 1 July 1956.

12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Captain K. R. Porter, E.D., to be temp. Major. Dated
1 August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant D. F. Barham, from the 6th Light Anti-
aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with
seniority from 28 October 1954. Dated 16 August 1956.

14th Composite Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

The following are transferred to the 12th Heavy Anti-
aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., in their present ranks and
seniority:

Major S. G. Cutts, E.D.

Captain (acting Major) D. C. M. Baker, E.D., and re-
linquishes the rank of acting Major.

Captain C. N. Johnson, E.D., and is granted the rank of
temp. Major.

Captain L. W. H. Trevena-Brown.

Captain I. L. Kendrick, E.D.

Captain W. E. Anderson.

Lieutenant W. P. Burke.

Lieutenant B. R. Gibson.

2nd Lieutenant D. J. Roberts.

2nd Lieutenant C. J. C. Marchant.

2nd Lieutenant R. A. Burns.

2nd Lieutenant K. F. Coombes.

2nd Lieutenant C. G. Powles.

2nd Lieutenant I. W. Burrell.

Dated 1 August 1956.

The following are transferred to the Reserve of Officers,
Regimental List, 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.,
in their present substantive ranks and seniority:

Lieutenant-Colonel P. G. Pasley, E.D., and relinquishes the
appointment of C.O., 14th Composite Anti-aircraft
Regiment, R.N.Z.A.

Major L. de V. Gilbert, M.C., E.D.

Captain L. M. Boot.

Captain B. G. Baker.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. O. Bevin, and relinquishes
the rank of temp. Captain.

Lieutenant P. J. O'Dea.

Lieutenant R. M. Evans.

Dated 1 August 1956.

151st Anti-aircraft Battery, R.N.Z.A.

The following are transferred to the 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft
Regiment, R.N.Z.A., in their present ranks and seniority:

Captain S. Patrick, and is granted the rank of temp. Major.

Captain W. J. Rhodes.

Captain H. A. L. Laing.

Lieutenant L. B. Hogue.

Lieutenant J. S. Nicholson.

2nd Lieutenant P. R. Evans.

2nd Lieutenant B. A. Selfe.

2nd Lieutenant G. C. P. Beadel.

2nd Lieutenant G. C. Spencer.

2nd Lieutenant P. J. C. Fleming.

2nd Lieutenant R. L. Hewett.

Dated 1 August 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
Regular Force

Captain G. T. Seccombe, D.C.M., to be temp. Major. Dated
10 September 1956.

Territorial Force

3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.

Captain (temp. Major) W. A. French, E.D., is transferred
to the 1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish),
R.N.Z.A.C. Dated 31 July 1956.

Lieutenant J. F. Dodson is transferred to the 4th Armoured
Regiment (Wellington and East Coast), R.N.Z.A.C. Dated
1 July 1956.

Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.

Major C. K. Reed, D.S.O., is transferred to the Reserve of
Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, in the rank
of Major. Dated 26 July 1956.

2nd Lieutenant B. W. Frame is transferred to the 4th
Armoured Regiment (Wellington and East Coast), R.N.Z.A.C.
Dated 1 August 1956.

4th Armoured Regiment (Wellington and East Coast),
R.N.Z.A.C.

Lieutenant J. F. Dodson, from the 3rd Armoured Regiment,
R.N.Z.A.C., to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 26 Septem-
ber 1954. Dated 1 July 1956.

Lieutenant B. R. Gilbertson, from the Divisional Regiment,
R.N.Z.A.C. Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E., to be
Lieutenant, with seniority from 6 December 1954, next below
Lieutenant R.H. Bell, and is transferred from the Corps of
Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to the Royal
N.Z. Armoured Corps. Dated 31 August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant B. W. Frame, from the Divisional Regiment,
RN.Z.A.C., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 25
September 1954. Dated 1 August 1956.

2nd Lieutenant B. W. Frame to be Lieutenant. Dated 25
September 1956.

Graeme Crosby Kelly to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 27
July 1956.

1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish),
R.N.Z.A.C.

Captain (temp. Major) W. A. French, E.D., from the 3rd
Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., to be Captain (temp.
Major), with seniority as Captain 1 August 1952, and as temp.
Major 1 August 1954. Dated 31 July 1956.

Captain R. J. Applegarth, from the Reserve of Officers,
Regimental List, 1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand
Scottish), R.N.Z.A.C., to be Captain, with seniority from
9 July 1947. Dated 1 April 1956.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS
Regular Force

Lieutenant R. McL. Dickie, B.E.(CIV.), ceases to be seconded
to the Fiji Military Forces. Dated 30 August 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Regular Force

N.Z. Regiment

Captain (temp. Major) H. W. R. Petersen ceases to be
seconded to the Fiji Military Forces. Dated 20 September 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. I. Thorpe ceases to be
seconded to the Fiji Military Forces. Dated 9 September 1956.



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πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Promotions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
28 August 1956
Army, Officer promotions, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Royal New Zealand Artillery
  • D. N. Quickfall (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • B. J. Mackay (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointments and Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer appointments, 2nd Lieutenant, Transfer, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • A. Horsfield (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • M. H. Packer (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointment Confirmation

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Army, Officer appointments, Confirmation, 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • L. G. Turner (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
27 July 1956
Army, Officer appointments, 2nd Lieutenant
  • Lewis Robin Tomlinson, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointment and Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer appointments, 2nd Lieutenant, Transfer, 3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • M. H. Packer (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Posting to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
30 July 1956
Army, Officer posting, Retired List, Captain, 4th Medium Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • J. F. Bevin (Captain), posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
27 July 1956
Army, Officer appointments, 2nd Lieutenant, Seniority
  • Anthony Gordon Haynes, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Kenneth William Morris, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Promotions and Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer promotions, Transfer, Captain, Major, Lieutenant, 5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • J. D. Mercier (Captain (temp. Major), D.F.C.), promoted Captain (temp. Major)
  • R. C. Birchall (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), promoted Lieutenant (temp. Captain)
  • R. L. Sanderson (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), promoted Lieutenant (temp. Captain)

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
26 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 2nd Lieutenant, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
  • R. L. Bell (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 4th Transport Company

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 5th Light Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • J. D. Mercier (Captain (temp. Major), D.F.C.), transferred to 5th Light Regiment
  • R. C. Birchall (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to 5th Light Regiment
  • R. L. Sanderson (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to 5th Light Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
15 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Captain, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • S. W. Sandle (Captain), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Lieutenant (temp. Captain), 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • A. D. E. Pettigrew (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment
  • D. J. Morrison (Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers and Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
12 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Appointment, 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • D. R. Watson (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
16 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • D. F. Barham (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 3rd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • M. H. Packer (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 3rd Field Regiment
  • A. Horsfield (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 2nd Field Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Promotion

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer promotion, Temporary Major, Captain, E.D., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • K. R. Porter (Captain, E.D.), promoted to temporary Major

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers and Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
16 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Appointment, 2nd Lieutenant, 6th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
  • D. F. Barham (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers to 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 14th Composite Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
14 names identified
  • S. G. Cutts (Major, E.D.), transferred in present rank
  • D. C. M. Baker (Captain (acting Major), E.D.), transferred in present rank
  • C. N. Johnson (Captain, E.D.), transferred in present rank
  • L. W. H. Trevena-Brown (Captain), transferred in present rank
  • I. L. Kendrick (Captain, E.D.), transferred in present rank
  • W. E. Anderson (Captain), transferred in present rank
  • W. P. Burke (Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • B. R. Gibson (Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • D. J. Roberts (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • C. J. C. Marchant (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • R. A. Burns (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • K. F. Coombes (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • C. G. Powles (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • I. W. Burrell (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers to Reserve of Officers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Reserve of Officers, 14th Composite Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
7 names identified
  • P. G. Pasley (Lieutenant-Colonel, E.D.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • L. de V. Gilbert (Major, M.C., E.D.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • L. M. Boot (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • B. G. Baker (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. O. Bevin (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • P. J. O'Dea (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. M. Evans (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers to 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 151st Anti-aircraft Battery, R.N.Z.A., 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
11 names identified
  • S. Patrick (Captain), transferred in present rank
  • W. J. Rhodes (Captain), transferred in present rank
  • H. A. L. Laing (Captain), transferred in present rank
  • L. B. Hogue (Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • J. S. Nicholson (Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • P. R. Evans (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • B. A. Selfe (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • G. C. P. Beadel (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • G. C. Spencer (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • P. J. C. Fleming (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank
  • R. L. Hewett (2nd Lieutenant), transferred in present rank

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Promotion

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
10 September 1956
Army, Officer promotion, Temporary Major, Captain, D.C.M., Regular Force, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
  • G. T. Seccombe (Captain, D.C.M.), promoted to temporary Major

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Captain (temp. Major), E.D., 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., 1st Armoured Car Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • W. A. French (Captain (temp. Major), E.D.), transferred to 1st Armoured Car Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Lieutenant, 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., 4th Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • J. F. Dodson (Lieutenant), transferred to 4th Armoured Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
26 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Major, D.S.O., Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., Reserve of Officers, Royal N.Z. Artillery
  • C. K. Reed (Major, D.S.O.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, 2nd Lieutenant, Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., 4th Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • B. W. Frame (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to 4th Armoured Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers and Promotions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Appointment, Lieutenant, 4th Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • J. F. Dodson (Lieutenant), appointed Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
  • B. R. Gilbertson (Lieutenant), transferred to Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers and Promotions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 August 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Appointment, 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., Divisional Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • B. W. Frame (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Promotion

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
25 September 1956
Army, Officer promotion, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant
  • B. W. Frame (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Appointment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
27 July 1956
Army, Officer appointment, 2nd Lieutenant
  • Graeme Crosby Kelly, appointed 2nd Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 July 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Captain (temp. Major), E.D., 1st Armoured Car Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.
  • W. A. French (Captain (temp. Major), E.D.), transferred from 3rd Armoured Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 April 1956
Army, Officer transfer, Captain, Reserve of Officers, 1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish), R.N.Z.A.C.
  • R. J. Applegarth (Captain), transferred from Reserve of Officers

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Secondment Ceases

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
30 August 1956
Army, Officer secondment, Lieutenant, B.E.(CIV.), Fiji Military Forces
  • R. McL. Dickie (Lieutenant, B.E.(CIV.)), ceases to be seconded

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Secondment Ceases

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
20 September 1956
Army, Officer secondment, Captain (temp. Major), Fiji Military Forces
  • H. W. R. Petersen (Captain (temp. Major)), ceases to be seconded

πŸ›‘οΈ New Zealand Army Officer Secondment Ceases

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
9 September 1956
Army, Officer secondment, Lieutenant (temp. Captain), Fiji Military Forces
  • R. I. Thorpe (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), ceases to be seconded