Military Appointments and Promotions




23 APRIL
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
531

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Territorial Force

1st Battalion, The Canterbury Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf.

Lieutenant D. M. Withell to be temp. Captain. Dated 11 October 1957.
Lieutenant J. M. Scott to be temp. Captain. Dated 11 October 1957.
Lieutenant R. W. Smith to be temp. Captain. Dated 11 October 1957.

The under-mentioned to be Lieutenants:

2nd Lieutenant P. G. S. Penlington, LL.B.
2nd Lieutenant D. W. A. Day
2nd Lieutenant C. R. Harman
2nd Lieutenant P. A. H. Mullins

Dated 17 February 1958.

Peter Yeoman to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 14 February 1958.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force

Captain (acting Major) H. C. Bethune, M.B., CH.B., relinquishes the acting rank of Major. Dated 21 February 1958.
Captain (temp. Major) K. E. Ussher, M.B., CH.B., relinquishes the temp. rank of Major. Dated 11 January 1958.

Territorial Force

Lieutenant John William Gerald Gibb, M.B., CH.B., relinquishes the appointment of R.M.O., 1st Battalion, The Canterbury Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf., and resigns his commission. Dated 19 December 1957.
Lieutenant J. Hall, M.B., CH.B., relinquishes the appointment of R.M.O., 1st Field Regiment, R.N.Z.A., and resigns his commission. Dated 21 February 1958.

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

John Charles MacCormick, M.B., CH.B., to be Lieutenant (provisionally registered), and is posted to “A” Coy. Dated 1 April 1958.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

Territorial Force

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

Nevis Jones, B.D.S., to be Lieutenant, with seniority next below Lieutenant C. M. Jones, B.D.S. Dated 8 February 1958.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. G. A. D. Spence, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., Chaplain 2nd Class (Presbyterian), Retired List, relinquishes the appointment of Chaplain Commandant, R.N.Z.Ch.D. Dated 31 March 1958.
The Rev. K. S. Cree, B.A., Chaplain 4th Class (Presbyterian), Southern Military District, to be Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 5 March 1958.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Territorial Force

The appointment of Sister (on prob.) R. P. Shepherd lapses. Dated 12 February 1958.
Monica Edith Clough to be Sister (on prob.), and is posted to “A” Coy, 2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. Dated 6 March 1958.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Auckland Grammar School Cadets

Lieutenant R. G. Coldham, M.A., to be Captain. Dated 6 February 1958.

Cashmere High School Cadets

Walter Turtle, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant with seniority from 5 February 1957. Dated 17 February 1958.
Francis Edgar Dennis to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 5 February 1958.

Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant W. A. Carpinter, B.SC., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant W. A. Carpinter, B.SC., to be Lieutenant. Dated 28 February 1958.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. Webb, M.A., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant N. Webb, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1958.
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) B. J. Kelly, DIP.PHYS.ED., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant B. J. Kelly, DIP.PHYS.ED., to be Lieutenant. Dated 2 March 1958.

Cromwell District High School Cadets

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. C. Whitworth, B.A., to be Captain. Dated 1 November 1957.
Flying Officer J. J. Simpson, Air Training Corps, is seconded for duty with the Cromwell District High School Cadets. Dated 1 March 1958.

Fairfield College Cadets

James Murray Feist, M.A.(HONS.) to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 November 1957.

Hastings Boys’ High School Cadets

John Leslie Neville Moore to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 4 February 1958.

Hawera Technical High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant Victor Albert Elgar, from the Retired List, to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 12 August 1957.

Henderson High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant J. H. Wadham to be Lieutenant. Dated 10 September 1957.

Heretaunga College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant J. N. Barrowman, B.SC., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1958.

Katikati District High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant R. J. Oswald to be Lieutenant. Dated 7 March 1958.

King’s High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. T. G. Mathias, DIP.PHYS.ED., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant D. T. G. Mathias, DIP.PHYS.ED., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1958.

Naenae College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant P. J. Joyce, B.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1958.

Napier Boys’ High School Cadets

John Ross McGregor to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1958.
Alon Edgar Shaw to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1958.

Nelson College Cadets

Major Keith Inwood, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11 March 1958.

Otago Boys’ High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. S. Dawson, M.A., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant J. S. Dawson, M.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1958.
Clifford George Betts, M.A.(HONS.), to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 February 1958.

Otahuhu College Cadets

Major Henry Charles Sibley, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 4 March 1958.
Captain D. N. McRobie, E.D., to be Major with seniority from 18 May 1952. Dated 6 March 1958.

Rangitoto College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant R. K. Allen to be Lieutenant. Dated 23 May 1957.
2nd Lieutenant C. Andrews to be Lieutenant. Dated 23 March 1958.

Roxburgh District High School Cadets

Lieutenant D. S. Cumberbeach, M.SC., to be Captain. Dated 17 May 1957.

St. Bede’s College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant W. F. Spillane to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1957.

St. John’s College Cadets

The Rev. Leonard James Hanley, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1958.

Selwyn College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant E. M. Malone, D.F.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1958.

Shirley Boys’ High School Cadets

John Gerard Mullins, late N.Z. Cadet Corps, to be Lieutenant with seniority from 19 September 1954. Dated 4 February 1958.
Alexander William Thomson to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 4 February 1958.
Walter Norman Baird, B.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 5 February 1958.
Keith Tourell, B.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 5 February 1958.

Taieri High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant D. C. Fraser to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1958.

Tauranga College Cadets

Captain H. B. V. Bruton, T.D., from the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, to be Captain. Dated 5 February 1958.
Flight Lieutenant H. W. Spragg, R.N.Z.A.F., ceases to be seconded. Dated 6 March 1958.

Tokomairiro District High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. J. McCall, B.A., is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant W. J. McCall, B.A., to be Lieutenant. Dated 21 February 1958.


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🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps - Territorial Force Appointments and Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
17 February 1958
Army, Officers, Promotions, Territorial Force, Canterbury Regiment
8 names identified
  • D. M. Withell (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • J. M. Scott (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • R. W. Smith (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • P. G. S. Penlington (2nd Lieutenant, LL.B.), Appointed Lieutenant
  • D. W. A. Day (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed Lieutenant
  • C. R. Harman (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed Lieutenant
  • P. A. H. Mullins (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed Lieutenant
  • Peter Yeoman, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps - Regular and Territorial Force Notices

🛡️ Defence & Military
21 February 1958
Army Medical Corps, Officers, Resignations, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • H. C. Bethune (Captain, M.B., CH.B.), Relinquishes acting rank of Major
  • K. E. Ussher (Captain, M.B., CH.B.), Relinquishes temporary rank of Major
  • John William Gerald Gibb (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Relinquishes R.M.O. appointment and resigns commission
  • J. Hall (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Relinquishes R.M.O. appointment and resigns commission
  • John Charles MacCormick (M.B., CH.B.), Appointed Lieutenant, provisionally registered

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Dental Corps - Territorial Force Appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
8 February 1958
Dental Corps, Officers, Territorial Force, Appointment
  • Nevis Jones (B.D.S.), Appointed Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department - Territorial Force Promotions and Relinquishments

🛡️ Defence & Military
31 March 1958
Chaplains Department, Officers, Territorial Force, Promotions, Retired List
  • G. A. D. Spence (Reverend, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., Chaplain 2nd Class), Relinquishes appointment of Chaplain Commandant
  • K. S. Cree (Reverend, B.A., Chaplain 4th Class), Promoted to Chaplain 3rd Class

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps - Territorial Force Notices

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 February 1958
Nursing Corps, Territorial Force, Appointments, Lapses
  • R. P. Shepherd (Sister (on prob.)), Appointment lapses
  • Monica Edith Clough, Appointed Sister (on prob.)

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps - School Cadet Unit Appointments and Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 February 1958
Cadet Corps, Schools, Officers, Promotions, Appointments
37 names identified
  • R. G. Coldham (Lieutenant, M.A.), Promoted to Captain
  • Walter Turtle (B.A.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Francis Edgar Dennis, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • W. A. Carpinter (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant
  • N. Webb (2nd Lieutenant, M.A.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant
  • B. J. Kelly (2nd Lieutenant, DIP.PHYS.ED.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. C. Whitworth (Lieutenant, B.A.), Promoted to Captain
  • J. J. Simpson (Flying Officer, Air Training Corps), Seconded for duty with Cadets
  • James Murray Feist (M.A.(HONS.)), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • John Leslie Neville Moore, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Victor Albert Elgar (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant from Retired List
  • J. H. Wadham (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. N. Barrowman (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. J. Oswald (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. T. G. Mathias (2nd Lieutenant, DIP.PHYS.ED.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. J. Joyce (2nd Lieutenant, B.A.), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • John Ross McGregor, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Alon Edgar Shaw, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Keith Inwood (Major, E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • J. S. Dawson (2nd Lieutenant, M.A.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant
  • Clifford George Betts (M.A.(HONS.)), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Henry Charles Sibley (Major, E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • D. N. McRobie (Captain, E.D.), Promoted to Major
  • R. K. Allen (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • C. Andrews (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • D. S. Cumberbeach (Lieutenant, M.SC.), Promoted to Captain
  • W. F. Spillane (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • Leonard James Hanley (Reverend, B.A.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • E. M. Malone (2nd Lieutenant, D.F.A.), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • John Gerard Mullins, Appointed Lieutenant with seniority
  • Alexander William Thomson, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Walter Norman Baird (B.SC.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Keith Tourell (B.SC.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • D. C. Fraser (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • H. B. V. Bruton (Captain, T.D.), Appointed Captain from Reserve of Officers
  • H. W. Spragg (Flight Lieutenant, R.N.Z.A.F.), Ceases to be seconded
  • W. J. McCall (2nd Lieutenant, B.A.), Appointment confirmed and promoted to Lieutenant