✨ Military Appointments and Transfers




16 MAY

3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

Lieutenant-Colonel E. O. Dawson, E.D., M.B., CH.B., relinquishes the appointment of O.C., Surgical Division, 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1 November 1956.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) S. C. Peddie, M.B., CH.B., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 26 March 1957.

Lieutenant G. L. Rollo, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 19 March 1957.

Otago University Medical Company, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

Captain A. D. Macalister, D.D.S., R.N.Z.D.C., to be acting Major. Dated 6 October 1956.

John Hannay Scott, B.A., B.COM., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), non-medical, and is appointed Administration Officer, Otago University Medical Company, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 1 February 1957.

THE ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant-Colonel F. Reid, o.b.e., relinquishes the appointment of Director of Ordnance Services, pending retirement. Dated 31 March 1957.

Supernumerary List

Major and Quartermaster I. S. Miller, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 20 April 1957.

THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. J. B. Dawson, Chaplain, 3rd Class (Methodist), Area 5, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain (3rd Class). Dated 15 March 1957.

The Rev. R. F. Clement, B.A., Chaplain, 4th Class (Methodist), relinquishes the appointment of Chaplain, 2nd Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., and is transferred from Area 5 to Area 1. Dated 15 March 1957.

The Rev. G. T. Gilbert, Chaplain, 4th Class (Methodist), Area 8, is transferred to Area 1. Dated 16 March 1957.

The Rev. A. Newman, Chaplain, 4th Class (Methodist), Area 5, is transferred to Area 9. Dated 16 March 1957.

Raymond Henry Ford to be Chaplain, 4th Class (Salvation Army), and is posted to Area 6. Dated 4 February 1957.

THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force

Principal Matron S. E. G. Sherrard, A.R.R.C., is re-engaged for a period of one year, as from 1 April 1957.

Charge Sister (temp. Matron) M. W. Wilson to be Matron. Dated 27 November 1956.

Charge Sister F. Poynton is re-engaged for a period of one year, as from 1 April 1957.

Charge Sister I. Frazer is re-engaged for the period 20 July 1957 to 1 December 1959.

Charge Sister E. W. Baxter is re-engaged for a term of two years, as from 5 January 1957.

Charge Sister J. F. Brown is re-engaged for a period of two years, as from 18 January 1958.

Sister L. S. Ryan ceases to be seconded to the Royal N.Z. Air Force. Dated 13 March 1957.

Sister L. S. Ryan is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, in the rank of Sister. Dated 13 April 1957.

N.Z. WOMEN'S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Major M. J. Hardcastle relinquishes the appointment of Director, N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps. Dated 31 March 1957.

Major M. J. Hardcastle is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 May 1957.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Cashmere High School Cadets

Stanley Ian Roberts, M.A., late N.Z. Cadet Corps, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 11 April 1954. Dated 7 February 1957.

Herbert George Harrison to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1957.

Christchurch Boys' High School Cadets

Charles Henry Quinn Campbell, B.COM., A.R.A.N.Z., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 12 February 1957.

Peter James Beveridge, B.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 25 March 1957.

Christchurch Technical College Cadets

Alastair Roy Macleod to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 14 February 1957.

Dannevirke High School Cadets

Captain Brian Vaughan Cooper, from the Retired List, to be Captain. Dated 6 December 1956.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

Hamilton Boys' High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant J. S. Sandos, from the Rotorua High School Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 10 October 1953. Dated 11 February 1957.

Hamilton Technical College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant S. J. Morris, M.I.E.T.(LOND.), F.T.C.(C. AND G. Lond.), from the Ngatea District High School Cadets, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 7 May 1955. Dated 14 December 1956.

Horowhenua College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant A. J. Weir, B.SC., A.R.A.N.Z., to be Lieutenant. Dated 2 May 1957.

Linwood High School Cadets

James Orman to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 12 February 1957.

Warwick Gordon Harris to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 13 February 1957.

Marist Brothers' High School Cadets (Invercargill)

Rex William Welsh to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 7 March 1957.

Matamata College Cadets

Lieutenant O. T. Boscawen, B.SC., from the Otahuhu College Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 10 December 1954. Dated 5 February 1957.

2nd Lieutenant B. B. M. Pickering, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 9 November 1956.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. D. Dibble is confirmed.

2nd Lieutenant P. D. Dibble to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1957.

Mount Albert Grammar School Cadets

Captain F. E. Coulthard, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 15 March 1957.

Napier Boys' High School Cadets

Lieutenant O. H. Brown ceases to be posted to the Napier Boys' High School Cadets, and is posted to Central Military District N.Z. Cadet Corps Officers' "X" List. Dated 28 March 1957.

New Plymouth Boys' High School Cadets

Lieutenant A. N. Wilson, B.SC., from the Te Awamutu College Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 10 March 1954. Dated 17 September 1956.

Ngatea District High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant S. J. Morris, M.I.E.T.(LOND.), F.T.C.(C. AND G. Lond.), is transferred to the Hamilton Technical College Cadets. Dated 14 December 1956.

Opunake High School Cadets

The seniority of Lieutenant J. Gifford is amended to read 22 June 1952.

Otahuhu College Cadets

Lieutenant O. T. Boscawen, B.SC., is transferred to the Matamata College Cadets. Dated 5 February 1957.

Rangiora High School Cadets

Lieutenant R. F. Young, 1st Battalion, The Canterbury Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf., attached, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, The Canterbury Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf. Dated 27 March 1957.

Rotorua High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant J. S. Sandos is transferred to the Hamilton Boys' High School Cadets. Dated 11 February 1957.

St. Bede's College Cadets

Kevin O'Donoghue to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 9 February 1957.

John Bernard Loft to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1957.

William Patrick O'Fagan to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 11 February 1957.

Michael Eugene O'Meeghan to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 19 February 1957.

St. Patrick's High School Cadets

Lieutenant the Rev. M. J. Scully, M.A., DIP.ED., to be temp. Captain, and is appointed O.C., St. Patrick's High School Cadets. Dated 1 February 1957.

Shirley Boys' High School Cadets

Ranald Ian McDonald to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 14 February 1957.

Southland Boys' High School Cadets

Captain A. R. Dunlop, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 2 April 1957

Lieutenant H. D. Ryan, B.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 2 April 1957.



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πŸ›‘οΈ 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. - Transfers and Resignations

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Army Medical Corps, Officer transfers, Reserve of Officers, Relinquishment of appointment
  • E. O. Dawson (Lieutenant-Colonel), relinquishes appointment and transferred to Reserve
  • S. C. Peddie (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • G. L. Rollo (Lieutenant), resigns his commission

πŸ›‘οΈ Otago University Medical Company, R.N.Z.A.M.C. - Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
6 October 1956
Army Medical Corps, Acting Major, Dental Corps
  • A. D. Macalister (Captain), to be acting Major
  • John Hannay Scott, appointed 2nd Lieutenant and Administration Officer

πŸ›‘οΈ The Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps - Regular Force and Supernumerary List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 March 1957
Army Ordnance Corps, Director of Ordnance Services, Retired List, Quartermaster
  • F. Reid (Lieutenant-Colonel), relinquishes appointment pending retirement
  • I. S. Miller (Major and Quartermaster), posted to the Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ The Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department - Territorial Force Transfers and Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
15 March 1957
Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Transfers, Reserve of Officers, Methodist, Salvation Army
  • J. B. Dawson (Rev.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. F. Clement (Rev.), relinquishes appointment and transferred
  • G. T. Gilbert (Rev.), transferred to Area 1
  • A. Newman (Rev.), transferred to Area 9
  • Raymond Henry Ford, appointed Chaplain and posted to Area 6

πŸ›‘οΈ The Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps - Regular Force Re-engagements and Promotions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 April 1957
Nursing Corps, Re-engagement, Matron, Sister, Royal New Zealand Air Force
7 names identified
  • S. E. G. Sherrard (Principal Matron), re-engaged for a period of one year
  • M. W. Wilson (Charge Sister), to be Matron
  • F. Poynton (Charge Sister), re-engaged for a period of one year
  • I. Frazer (Charge Sister), re-engaged for a period
  • E. W. Baxter (Charge Sister), re-engaged for a term of two years
  • J. F. Brown (Charge Sister), re-engaged for a period of two years
  • L. S. Ryan (Sister), ceases to be seconded and transferred to Reserve

πŸ›‘οΈ N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps - Relinquishment and Posting

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 March 1957
Women's Royal Army Corps, Relinquishment of appointment, Retired List
  • M. J. Hardcastle (Major), relinquishes appointment and posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ N.Z. Cadet Corps - Various School Cadet Units - Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
7 February 1957
Cadet Corps, School Cadets, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointments
31 names identified
  • Stanley Ian Roberts, to be Lieutenant
  • Herbert George Harrison, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Charles Henry Quinn Campbell, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Peter James Beveridge, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Alastair Roy Macleod, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Brian Vaughan Cooper (Captain), to be Captain from Retired List
  • J. S. Sandos (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Hamilton Boys' High School Cadets
  • S. J. Morris (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Hamilton Technical College Cadets
  • A. J. Weir (2nd Lieutenant), to be Lieutenant
  • James Orman, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Warwick Gordon Harris, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Rex William Welsh, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • O. T. Boscawen (Lieutenant), transferred to Matamata College Cadets
  • B. B. M. Pickering (2nd Lieutenant), to be Lieutenant
  • P. D. Dibble (2nd Lieutenant), appointment confirmed and to be Lieutenant
  • F. E. Coulthard (Captain), posted to the Retired List
  • O. H. Brown (Lieutenant), ceases posting and posted to Officers "X" List
  • A. N. Wilson (Lieutenant), transferred to New Plymouth Boys' High School Cadets
  • S. J. Morris (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Hamilton Technical College Cadets
  • J. Gifford (Lieutenant), seniority amended
  • O. T. Boscawen (Lieutenant), transferred to Matamata College Cadets
  • R. F. Young (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. S. Sandos (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Hamilton Boys' High School Cadets
  • Kevin O'Donoghue, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • John Bernard Loft, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • William Patrick O'Fagan, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Michael Eugene O'Meeghan, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • M. J. Scully (Lieutenant), to be temp. Captain and appointed O.C.
  • Ranald Ian McDonald, to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • A. R. Dunlop (Captain), posted to the Retired List
  • H. D. Ryan (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers