✨ Military Appointments and Retirements




Southland Technical College Cadets
Captain R. G. Webb, M.A., is posted to the Retired List.
Dated 2 April 1957.

Te Awamutu College Cadets
Lieutenant A. N. Wilson, B.Sc., is transferred to the New Plymouth Boys' High School Cadets. Dated 17 September 1956.

Wairarapa College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant S. Garrod-McKendry, B.Sc., to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 April 1956.
Lieutenant S. Garrod-McKendry ceases to be posted to the Wairarapa College Cadets and is posted to Central Military District N.Z. Cadet Corps Officers' "X" List. Dated 31 December 1956.

Wairoa College Cadets
Albert Ernest Flute to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 22 February 1957.

Waitaki Boys' High School Cadets
Lieutenant R. S. Boyd, 1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf., ceases to be attached on being transferred to the Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own), R.N.Z. Inf. Dated 1 March 1957.

Whangarei Boys' High School Cadets
Captain E. H. Blow, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, in the rank of Captain. Dated 18 February 1957.
Captain I. N. Menzies is transferred to the Reserve of Officers; General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 25 March 1957.
Lieutenant I. F. Payne is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 25 March 1957.
Lieutenant H. F. Marsh is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 25 March 1957.
Lieutenant C. D. Campbell resigns his commission. Dated 28 February 1957.
Lieutenant H. G. Douglas resigns his commission. Dated 25 March 1957.
2nd Lieutenant J. N. Ritson resigns his commission. Dated 25 March 1957.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. R. Lester is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant W. R. Lester resigns his commission. Dated 25 March 1957.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List
Headquarters N.Z. Division
Lieutenant-Colonel S. F. Catchpole, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., from the 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 1 April 1953. Dated 1 April 1957.

12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment, R.N.Z.A.
Major G. F. Alpe, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 3 April 1957.

1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant D. J. Perry, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 2 March 1957.

1st Casualty Clearing Station, R.N.Z.M.C.
Lieutenant-Colonel E. O. Dawson, E.D., M.B., CH.B., from the 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C., to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 2 November 1951. Dated 1 November 1956.

General List
The Royal N.Z. Artillery
Lieutenant B. V. Wright, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956.
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) D. D. Twigg, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 1 November 1956.

The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. F. Phillips, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major. Dated 1 November 1956.

The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers
2nd Lieutenant F. R. Dayman, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956.

The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Heasley, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956.

The Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
Major L. J. R. Roy, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.E., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Major. Dated 1 November 1956.

Lieutenant R. R. Menendez, M.B., CH.B., from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Captain. Dated 1 November 1956.
Temp. Lieutenant G. L. Wolland, from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956.
Class I (b)
The under-mentioned are posted to the Retired List:
Captain and Quartermaster L. R. Stichbury.
The Rev. T. M. C. Hay, Chaplain, 4th Class (Presbyterian).
Dated 1 November 1956.
Class II (b)
The under-mentioned are posted to the Retired List:
Lieutenant J. W. Mason.
Lieutenant K. R. Robertson.
Dated 1 November 1956.
Reserve of Officers, N.Z. Medical Corps
The under-mentioned is posted to the Retired List:
Lieutenant R. G. Phillips-Turner, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.). Dated 1 November 1956.
Supplementary List
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 9 November 1950, No. 69, page 1956, relating to the retirement of Colonel S. F. Hartnell, D.S.O., E.D., after the words "Retired List", add "in the rank of Brigadier."
The notice published in the Gazette, 6 December 1956, No. 68, page 1731, relating to the retirement of temp. Captain C. P. Crane, is cancelled, and the following substituted: "Captain C. P. Crane is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 November 1956."
The notice published in the Gazette, 31 January 1957, No. 8, page 136, relating to Subaltern E. J. Carnell, is cancelled, and the following substituted: "Subaltern E. J. Carnell is posted to the Retired List, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 November 1956."
The notice published in the Gazette, 31 January 1957, No. 8, page 136, relating to the retirement of Lieutenant (acting Captain) R. R. Menendez, M.B., CH.B., is cancelled.
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 31 January 1957, No. 8, page 136, relating to the retirement of 2nd Subaltern J. F. Neale (nΓ©e Mason), for "with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant," substitute "with the rank of Lieutenant."
The notice published in the Gazette, 4 April 1957, No. 27, page 581, relating to the retirement of 2nd Lieutenant (temp. Major) J. F. Phillips, is cancelled.
The under-mentioned are posted to the Retired List:
Temp. Captain G. C. Broad, in the rank of Captain.
Captain G. A. H. Bullock-Douglas.
Temp. Captain D. S. Dean, in the rank of Captain.
Captain A. J. Robertson.
Temp. Captain J. R. Thomas, in the rank of Captain.
Lieutenant P. F. Black.
Lieutenant N. F. Bramwell.
Lieutenant G. D. Cathro.
Lieutenant H. H. Davies.
Lieutenant C. R. P. Morris.
Lieutenant V. H. Pedersen.
Subaltern H. L. Read, in the rank of Lieutenant.
Lieutenant D. M. Reidy, in the rank of Captain.
Temp. Lieutenant K. E. D. Robertson, in the rank of Lieutenant.
Lieutenant J. B. Valintine.
Lieutenant S. S. Watson.
Temp. Lieutenant A. C. West, in the rank of Lieutenant.
2nd Lieutenant W. B. Johnstone.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant D. H. Wylie, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Dated 1 November 1956.
The under-mentioned relinquish their temporary commissions:
Temp. Captain L. G. Callis.
Temp. Captain A. T. MacDonald.
Temp. Lieutenant W. J. Allpress.
Lieutenant L. M. Burnett, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(EDIN.).
Temp. Lieuenant W. P. Clarke.
Temp. Lieutenant O. A. Denton.
Temp. Lieutenant A. R. McLachlan.
Temp. Lieutenant L. K. Morrison.
Temp. Lieutenant H. McK. Smith.
Temp. Lieutenant G. H. Walton.
Lieutenant J. J. Ward.
Temp. Lieutenant R. P. Wilcox.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant G. Bramwell.
Hon. 2nd Lieutenant A. Brotherhood.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant J. McComish.
Temp. 2nd Lieutenant J. W. F. Mackintosh.
Dated 1 November 1956.

OFFICERS STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH OF THE EMERGENCY FORCE

Captain I. R. Jones, R.N.Z.A., and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Artillery, in the rank of Captain. Dated 15 April 1957.
Captain P. A. Tacon, R.N.Z. Sigs., and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 10 April 1957.

Dated at Wellington this 9th day of May 1957.
T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.



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πŸ›‘οΈ Southland Technical College Cadets - Posting to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
2 April 1957
Cadets, Retired List, Captain
  • R. G. Webb (Captain, M.A.), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Te Awamutu College Cadets - Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
17 September 1956
Cadets, Transfer, Lieutenant
  • A. N. Wilson (Lieutenant, B.Sc.), Transferred to New Plymouth Boys' High School Cadets

πŸ›‘οΈ Wairarapa College Cadets - Promotion and Posting

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
31 December 1956
Cadets, Promotion, Lieutenant, Posting
  • S. Garrod-McKendry (2nd Lieutenant, B.Sc.), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • S. Garrod-McKendry (Lieutenant), Posted to Central Military District N.Z. Cadet Corps Officers' "X" List

πŸ›‘οΈ Wairoa College Cadets - Appointment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
22 February 1957
Cadets, Appointment, 2nd Lieutenant
  • Albert Ernest Flute, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

πŸ›‘οΈ Waitaki Boys' High School Cadets - Transfer

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 March 1957
Cadets, Transfer, Lieutenant
  • R. S. Boyd (Lieutenant), Transferred to Wellington Regiment

πŸ›‘οΈ Whangarei Boys' High School Cadets - Transfers and Resignations

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
25 March 1957
Cadets, Transfer, Reserve of Officers, Resignation
9 names identified
  • E. H. Blow (Captain, E.D.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • I. N. Menzies (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • I. F. Payne (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • H. F. Marsh (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. D. Campbell (Lieutenant), Resigned his commission
  • H. G. Douglas (Lieutenant), Resigned his commission
  • J. N. Ritson (2nd Lieutenant), Resigned his commission
  • W. R. Lester (2nd Lieutenant), Appointment confirmed
  • W. R. Lester (2nd Lieutenant), Resigned his commission

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - Regimental List and Posting to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
3 April 1957
Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Major
  • S. F. Catchpole (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., M.C., E.D.), Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
  • G. F. Alpe (Major, E.D.), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - 1st Field Ambulance - Resignation

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
2 March 1957
Reserve of Officers, Resignation, Lieutenant, Medical
  • D. J. Perry (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Resigned his commission

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - 1st Casualty Clearing Station - Promotion

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Reserve of Officers, Promotion, Lieutenant-Colonel, Medical
  • E. O. Dawson (Lieutenant-Colonel, E.D., M.B., CH.B.), Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - General List - Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Reserve of Officers, Appointment, Lieutenant, Lieutenant-Colonel, Major
8 names identified
  • B. V. Wright (Lieutenant), Appointed Lieutenant
  • D. D. Twigg (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel)), Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel
  • J. F. Phillips (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Major)), Appointed Major
  • F. R. Dayman (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • J. G. Heasley (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • L. J. R. Roy (Major, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.E.), Appointed Major
  • R. R. Menendez (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Appointed Captain
  • G. L. Wolland (Temp. Lieutenant), Appointed Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Captain, Chaplain
  • L. R. Stichbury (Captain and Quartermaster), Posted to Retired List
  • T. M. C. Hay (Rev., Chaplain, 4th Class (Presbyterian)), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Lieutenant
  • J. W. Mason (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • K. R. Robertson (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers, N.Z. Medical Corps - Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Reserve of Officers, Medical Corps, Retired List, Lieutenant
  • R. G. Phillips-Turner (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.)), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Supplementary List - Gazette Notice Amendments and Retirements

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Supplementary List, Gazette, Retirement, Brigadier, Captain, Lieutenant
25 names identified
  • S. F. Hartnell (Colonel, D.S.O., E.D.), Retirement amendment
  • C. P. Crane (Captain), Retirement notice cancelled and substituted
  • E. J. Carnell (Subaltern), Retirement notice cancelled and substituted
  • R. R. Menendez (Lieutenant (acting Captain), M.B., CH.B.), Retirement notice cancelled
  • J. F. Neale (2nd Subaltern (nΓ©e Mason)), Rank amendment for retirement
  • J. F. Phillips (2nd Lieutenant (temp. Major)), Retirement notice cancelled
  • G. C. Broad (Temp. Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • G. A. H. Bullock-Douglas (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • D. S. Dean (Temp. Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • A. J. Robertson (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • J. R. Thomas (Temp. Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • P. F. Black (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • N. F. Bramwell (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • G. D. Cathro (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • H. H. Davies (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • C. R. P. Morris (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • V. H. Pedersen (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • H. L. Read (Subaltern), Posted to Retired List
  • D. M. Reidy (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • K. E. D. Robertson (Temp. Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • J. B. Valintine (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • S. S. Watson (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • A. C. West (Temp. Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • W. B. Johnstone (2nd Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • D. H. Wylie (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Supplementary List - Relinquished Temporary Commissions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
1 November 1956
Supplementary List, Temporary Commission, Captain, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant
16 names identified
  • L. G. Callis (Temp. Captain), Relinquished temporary commission
  • A. T. MacDonald (Temp. Captain), Relinquished temporary commission
  • W. J. Allpress (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • L. M. Burnett (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(EDIN.)), Relinquished temporary commission
  • W. P. Clarke (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • O. A. Denton (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • A. R. McLachlan (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • L. K. Morrison (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • H. McK. Smith (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • G. H. Walton (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • J. J. Ward (Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • R. P. Wilcox (Temp. Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • G. Bramwell (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • A. Brotherhood (Hon. 2nd Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • J. McComish (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission
  • J. W. F. Mackintosh (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), Relinquished temporary commission

πŸ›‘οΈ Officers Struck Off the Strength of the Emergency Force

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
15 April 1957
Emergency Force, Transferred, Captain
  • I. R. Jones (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • P. A. Tacon (Captain), Posted to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Minister of Defence - Notification of Gazette Notices

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
9 May 1957
Defence, Minister
  • T. L. Macdonald, Minister of Defence