Military Appointments and Transfers




2nd Lieutenant J. G. H. Latham, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own). Dated 1 September 1956.

The Canterbury Regiment

Major J. W. Rolleston, M.B.E., E.D., from the 3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C., to be Major, with seniority from 12 February 1948, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 1 June 1956.

John Wilson Kelland Verity to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 27 July 1956.

Kenneth William Heard to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is posted to the 1st Battalion. Dated 27 July 1956.


THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Territorial Force
Headquarters, C.R.A.S.C., N.Z. Division

Major A. H. Burt, E.D., to be Lieutenant-Colonel on relinquishing the appointment of 2 i/c, Headquarters, C.R.A.S.C., N.Z. Division, and assuming the appointment of C.R.A.S.C., N.Z. Division. Dated 1 October 1956.

1st Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.

2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) J. E. Robbins to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.

4th Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. D. A'Court is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 September 1956.

6th Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.

2nd Lieutenant C. B. Townshend to be Lieutenant. Dated 25 September 1956.


THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Territorial Force

Brigadier H. S. Kenrick, C.B., C.B.E., E.D., M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(EDIN.), Retired List, is appointed Colonel Commandant, The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps. Dated 1 November 1956.

Lieutenant-Colonel (acting Colonel) F. L. Hutter, E.D., M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(ENG.), F.R.A.C.S., to be Colonel. Dated 1 August 1956.

Captain C. S. Williams, M.B., CH.B., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 November 1956.

1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

Captain D. A. Cole (non-medical) relinquishes the appointment of Stretcher Bearer Officer, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 14 September 1956.

3rd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

2nd Lieutenant S. D. Beck, from the 3rd Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C., to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 24 September 1955, next below 2nd Lieutenant R. H. O'Leary. Dated 31 July 1956.

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

The appointment of Lieutenant (on prob.) H. G. Watts, M.B., CH.B., lapses. Dated 18 September 1956.

3rd Field Dressing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

2nd Lieutenant S. D. Beck is transferred to the 3rd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 31 July 1956.

2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

William Nichol Tucker, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant (provisionally registered). Dated 1 September 1956.


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

Territorial Force

5th Light Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. H. Martin, A.M.I.E.E., A.M.BRIT.I.R.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E., from the 5th Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E., to be Lieutenant (temp. Captain), with seniority as Lieutenant 3 October 1953 and as temp. Captain 3 October 1955. Dated 1 August 1956.

5th Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C. Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) L. H. Martin, A.M.I.E.E., A.M.BRIT.I.R.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E., is transferred to the 5th Light Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E. Dated 1 August 1956.


THE ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

Territorial Force

2nd Mobile Dental Unit, R.N.Z.D.C.

The appointments of the under-mentioned officers are confirmed:

Lieutenant (on prob.) D. B. Adams, B.D.S.

Lieutenant (on prob.) D. J. Beck, B.D.S.

Lieutenant (on prob.) J. B. Holdaway, B.D.S.


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

Lieutenant J. R. Wilkie, B.D.S., to be Captain. Dated 1 October 1955.

Lieutenant P. B. Dodds, B.D.S., to be Captain. Dated 1 October 1955.

Lieutenant A. B. Jarmey, B.D.S., to be Captain. Dated 24 June 1956.


THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. W. B. Watt, Chaplain, 4th Class (Presbyterian), Area 1, ceases to be attached to the 1st Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E., and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 28 August 1956.

The Rev. G. M. Marinovich, Chaplain, 4th Class (Roman Catholic), Area 1, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 15 September 1956.

The Rev. T. Curtin, Chaplain, 4th Class (Roman Catholic), Area 4, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain, 4th Class. Dated 15 September 1956.

The Rev. Frederick Walter Cook to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), and is posted to Area 1. Dated 30 August 1956.

The Rev. David Alwyn Braddock to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), and is posted to Area 1. Dated 31 August 1956.


N.Z. ARMY LEGAL SERVICE

Territorial Force

Temp. Major L. M. Abraham was transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List. Dated 7 May 1943.


THE ROYAL N.Z. PROVOST CORPS

Territorial Force

1st Divisional Provost Company, R.N.Z. Pro.

2nd Lieutenant N. K. Mann to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.


THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force

Sister M. Ahier ceases to be seconded to the Royal N.Z. Navy. Dated 8 October 1956.

Sister M. Ahier is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, in the rank of Sister. Dated 5 November 1956.

Territorial Force

Sister M. E. Moller (née Anderson), ceases to be posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C., and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 August 1956.

Averill Elizabeth Hastings to be Sister (on prob.), and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 30 August 1956.

Barbara Winifred Moloney to be Sister (on prob.), and is posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 6 September 1956.

Marie Helen Muirhead to be Sister (on prob.), and is posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 6 September 1956.


N.Z. CADET CORPS

Auckland Grammar School Cadets

Captain F. C. Rauch, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25 July 1956.

2nd Lieutenant P. R. Goddard, 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., attached, to be Lieutenant. Dated 25 September 1956.

2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. G. Aitken is transferred to the Wyndham District High School Cadets. Dated 25 May 1956.

Dannevirke High School Cadets

Lieutenant N. J. Northover is transferred to the Palmerston North Boys' High School Cadets. Dated 12 September 1956.

Morrisville College Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) E. B. Allison, M.A., is confirmed.

2nd Lieutenant E. B. Allison, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 14 September 1956.

Napier Boys' High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. B. Forrest lapses. Dated 6 July 1956.

Palmerston North Boys' High School Cadets

Lieutenant N. J. Northover, from the Dannevirke High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 21 August 1953. Dated 12 September 1956.

Raglan District High School Cadets

Lieutenant P. J. Culliford, B.Sc., from the Ruawai District High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 24 March 1956.



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🛡️ Army Officer Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
Army officers, Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, Retirements, New Zealand Army Act 1950
41 names identified
  • J. G. H. Latham, Transferred to Wellington Regiment
  • J. W. Rolleston (Major), Transferred to 1st Battalion
  • John Wilson Kelland Verity, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Kenneth William Heard, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • A. H. Burt (Major), Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
  • J. E. Robbins (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. D. A'Court (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. B. Townshend (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. S. Kenrick (Brigadier), Appointed Colonel Commandant
  • F. L. Hutter (Lieutenant-Colonel), Promoted to Colonel
  • C. S. Williams (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • D. A. Cole (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • S. D. Beck (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to 3rd Field Ambulance
  • H. G. Watts (Lieutenant), Appointment lapses
  • William Nichol Tucker, Appointed Lieutenant
  • L. H. Martin (Lieutenant), Transferred to 5th Light Regiment
  • D. B. Adams (Lieutenant), Appointment confirmed
  • D. J. Beck (Lieutenant), Appointment confirmed
  • J. B. Holdaway (Lieutenant), Appointment confirmed
  • J. R. Wilkie (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • P. B. Dodds (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • A. B. Jarmey (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • W. B. Watt (Reverend), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • G. M. Marinovich (Reverend), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • T. Curtin (Reverend), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Frederick Walter Cook (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain
  • David Alwyn Braddock (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain
  • L. M. Abraham (Temp. Major), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • N. K. Mann (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • M. Ahier (Sister), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • M. E. Moller (Sister), Posted to Retired List
  • Averill Elizabeth Hastings, Appointed Sister
  • Barbara Winifred Moloney, Appointed Sister
  • Marie Helen Muirhead, Appointed Sister
  • F. C. Rauch (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • P. R. Goddard (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. G. Aitken (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Wyndham District High School
  • N. J. Northover (Lieutenant), Transferred to Palmerston North Boys' High School
  • E. B. Allison (2nd Lieutenant), Appointment confirmed
  • D. B. Forrest (2nd Lieutenant), Appointment lapses
  • P. J. Culliford (Lieutenant), Transferred to Raglan District High School