β¨ Military Appointments and Promotions
10 JANUARY
THE ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS
Territorial Force
1st Divisional Signal Regiment, R.N.Z. Sigs.
Garry Maurice John Sifflett to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 29 September 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS
Territorial Force
The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
Temp. Major R. Sinclair, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 November 1956.
The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. J. C. Smith, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 30 September 1956.
The Canterbury Regiment
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) B. A. Richards, 1st Battalion, to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.
The Otago and Southland Regiment
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. G. Main, 1st Battalion, relinquishes the temp. rank of Captain. Dated 16 December 1956.
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 28 June 1956, No. 36, page 848, relative to Lieutenant A. St. John, M.B., CH.B., for "Dated 4 May 1956", substitute "Dated 1 January 1956".
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Territorial Force
Headquarters, C.R.A.S.C., N.Z. Division
Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. T. McGuire, O.B.E., E.D., relinquishes the appointment of C.R.A.S.C., Headquarters, N.Z. Division, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 1 October 1956.
4th Transport Company, R.N.Z.A.S.C.
Lieutenant E. E. de B. Brandon to be temp. Captain. Dated 16 July 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 28 June 1956, No. 36, page 848, relative to Lieutenant A. St. John, M.B., CH.B., for "Dated 4 May 1956", substitute "Dated 1 January 1956".
3rd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant C. C. Bezlar, R.N.Z.A.S.C., attached, is also attached to the Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets. Dated 23 October 1956.
Lieutenant (provisionally registered) T. L. F. Averill, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 1 December 1956.
Marc Albert Matsas, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 11 July 1956.
1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant M. E. Shackleton, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 10 November 1956.
1st Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Captain G. R. Oliver relinquishes the appointment of O.C., 1st Field Hygiene Section, 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 Captain. Dated 13 September 1956.
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. G. Thom is appointed O.C., 1st Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 14 September 1956.
2nd Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant (on prob.) M. B. Marks is appointed O.C., 2nd Field Hygiene Section, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1 November 1956.
2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
John Scott Werry, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant, and is posted to "W" Company. Dated 19 September 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Regular Force
Captain E. F. L. Russell is re-engaged for a period of five years as from 26 November 1956.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Territorial Force
1st Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
Captain (temp. Major) W. N. Kcon is posted to the Retired List, in the rank of Major. Dated 31 July 1956.
2nd Infantry Workshop, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant W. H. Pitt, B.E., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.A.I.E.E., to be Lieutenant. Dated 5 October 1956.
4th Medium Regiment Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant J. H. Cronin to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.
1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish) Light Aid Detachment, R.N.Z.E.M.E.
2nd Lieutenant D. R. E. Moncrieff to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 August 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
Territorial Force
The Rev. Anthony William Sutton to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), and is posted to Area 6. Dated 21 November 1956.
The Rev. Warren James Schrader to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Presbyterian), and is posted to Area 5. Dated 27 November 1956.
THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Regular Force
Sister (temp. Charge Sister) J. F. Brown relinquishes the temp. rank of Charge Sister. Dated 15 October 1956.
Sister J. F. Brown reassumes the temp. rank of Charge Sister. Dated 25 October 1956.
Sister P. E. M. Brady ceases to be seconded to the Royal N.Z. Air Force. Dated 26 October 1956.
Sister P. E. M. Brady is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30 October 1956.
N.Z. WOMEN'S ROYAL ARMY CORPS
Regular Force
Lieutenant M. H. Moore is re-engaged for a period of one year as from 30 October 1956.
Lieutenant M. H. Moore to be Captain. Dated 23 November 1956.
N.Z. CADET CORPS
Auckland Grammar School Cadets
Lieutenant J. R. Kelly, M.A., to be Captain. Dated 22 May 1956.
Avondale College Cadets
Hon. Lieutenant G. S. Cole (Bandmaster) relinquishes his commission. Dated 20 July 1956.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. V. Mountfort lapses. Dated 1 October 1956.
Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets
Lieutenant C. C. Bezlar, R.N.Z.A.S.C., attached to 3rd Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C., is also attached to the Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets. Dated 22 November 1956.
Lieutenant M. Atkinson to be Captain. Dated 1 October 1956.
Christchurch Technical College Cadets
Captain L. R. R. Denny, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19 October 1956.
Foxton District High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant W. S. Huckstep to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956.
Hamilton Technical College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant D. R. Wolff to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 June 1956.
Hawera Technical High School Cadets
George Calder Pringle to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 8 February 1956.
Desmond Neil Barry, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 8 February 1956.
Charles Barry Rowe, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 8 February 1956.
Horowhenua College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. V. Goodwin, from the Wellington College Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with seniority from 17 August 1951. Dated 12 February 1955.
Kaitaia College Cadets
Lieutenant G. F. G. Ward is seconded to the Air Training Corps for duty with No. 69 School Unit, A.T.C., Kaitaia College. Dated 1 September 1956.
Mount Albert Grammar School Cadets
Joe Aitken McGowan to be Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 September 1956.
Napier Boys' High School Cadets
Russell John Blewden to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 October 1956.
Okato District High School Cadets
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. A. Lublow lapsed. Dated 31 December 1952.
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π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals - Territorial Force Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & Military29 September 1956
Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, Territorial Force, 2nd Lieutenant
- Garry Maurice John Sifflett, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps - Territorial Force Transfers and Resignations
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 November 1956
Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, Territorial Force, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Reserve of Officers
- R. Sinclair (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- G. J. C. Smith (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- B. A. Richards (Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- J. G. Main (Captain), relinquishes temporary rank
- A. St. John (Lieutenant), date correction for notice
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps - Territorial Force Appointments and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 October 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Territorial Force, Lieutenant-Colonel, Captain
- W. A. T. McGuire (Lieutenant-Colonel), relinquishes appointment and transferred
- E. E. de B. Brandon (Lieutenant), appointed temporary Captain
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps - Territorial Force Appointments, Resignations and Transfers
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 December 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, Lieutenant, Captain, Resignation, Attachment
9 names identified
- A. St. John (Lieutenant), date correction for notice
- C. C. Bezlar (Lieutenant), attached to cadets
- T. L. F. Averill (Lieutenant), resigns commission
- Marc Albert Matsas (Lieutenant), appointed Lieutenant (on prob.)
- M. E. Shackleton (Lieutenant), resigns commission
- G. R. Oliver (Captain), relinquishes appointment and transferred
- N. G. Thom (2nd Lieutenant), appointed Officer Commanding
- M. B. Marks (Lieutenant), appointed Officer Commanding
- John Scott Werry (Lieutenant), appointed Lieutenant and posted
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps - Regular Force Re-engagement
π‘οΈ Defence & Military26 November 1956
Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, Captain, Re-engagement
- E. F. L. Russell (Captain), re-engaged for service
π‘οΈ Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions
π‘οΈ Defence & Military5 October 1956
Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Territorial Force, Major, Lieutenant, Retired List
- W. N. Kcon (Captain), posted to Retired List
- W. H. Pitt (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- J. H. Cronin (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- D. R. E. Moncrieff (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
π‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department - Territorial Force Appointments
π‘οΈ Defence & Military21 November 1956
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Chaplain, Church of England
- Anthony William Sutton (Rev.), appointed Chaplain
- Warren James Schrader (Rev.), appointed Chaplain
π‘οΈ N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps - Regular Force Re-engagement and Promotion
π‘οΈ Defence & Military23 November 1956
N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps, Regular Force, Lieutenant, Captain, Re-engagement
- M. H. Moore (Lieutenant), re-engaged for service and promoted Captain
π‘οΈ N.Z. Cadet Corps - Various School Cadet Appointments and Changes
π‘οΈ Defence & Military1 October 1956
N.Z. Cadet Corps, School Cadets, Captain, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Commission
16 names identified
- J. R. Kelly (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- G. S. Cole (Hon. Lieutenant), relinquishes commission
- M. V. Mountfort (2nd Lieutenant), appointment lapses
- C. C. Bezlar (Lieutenant), attached to cadets
- M. Atkinson (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- L. R. R. Denny (Captain), posted to Retired List
- W. S. Huckstep (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- D. R. Wolff (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- George Calder Pringle (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- Desmond Neil Barry (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- Charles Barry Rowe (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- P. V. Goodwin (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- G. F. G. Ward (Lieutenant), seconded to Air Training Corps
- Joe Aitken McGowan (Lieutenant), appointed Lieutenant (on prob.)
- Russell John Blewden (2nd Lieutenant), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
- J. A. Lublow (2nd Lieutenant), appointment lapsed