Military Appointments and Promotions




9 JUNE
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
769

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

Regular Force

The short-service engagement of Lieutenant B. L. Redshaw, N.Z. Regiment, is hereby converted to a long-service engagement in the Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority from 11 December 1957. Dated 2 May 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY CORPS

Regular Force

N.Z. Regiment

Major Derrick Cordner Powrie is posted to the Retired List. Dated 10 May 1960.

Captain J. L. Knowles, E.D., to be temp. Major. Dated 11 April 1960.

The short-service engagement of Captain J. T. Shaw is hereby converted to a long-service engagement in the rank of Captain with seniority from 11 December 1958. Dated 2 May 1960.

Lieutenant F. J. Blakeley is re-engaged from 27 May 1960 until 5 February 1963.

Lieutenant Lynton Edwin Laing, LL.B., from the 1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, RNZ Inf, is granted a short-service commission for a term of two years in the rank of Lieutenant (acting Captain), with seniority as Lieutenant from 10 May 1955. Dated 10 May 1960.

The short-service engagement of Lieutenant C. R. Hatherly is hereby converted to a long-service engagement in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority from 1 June 1955. Dated 2 May 1960.

The short-service engagement of Lieutenant I. T. A. Goodman is hereby converted to a long-service engagement in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority from 12 December 1957. Dated 2 May 1960.

Lieutenant J. B. Prince is re-engaged for a term of two years as from 1 August 1960.

Lieutenant G. H. D. Wright is re-engaged for a term of two years as from 1 August 1960.

Territorial Force

1st Battalion, The Northland Regiment, RNZ Inf

Captain (acting Major) R. G. Woolford relinquishes the acting rank of Major and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Battalion, The Northland Regiment, RNZ Inf, in the rank of Captain with seniority from 29 August 1958. Dated 31 March 1960.

Lieutenant S. F. Evans resigns his commission. Dated 10 May 1960.

1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own); RNZ Inf

Major R. A. Wright, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own), RNZ Inf, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 April 1960.

Lieutenant S. A. Matthews to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1960.

2nd Lieutenant T. K. Royal to be Lieutenant. Dated 14 February 1960.

1st Battalion, The Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Regiment, RNZ Inf

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) Talbot Lyle Garmonsway ceases to be seconded to Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Brigade, and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 April 1960.

1st Battalion, The Canterbury Regiment, RNZ Inf

Lieutenant K. W. Heard resigns his commission. Dated 4 April 1960.

1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, RNZ Inf

Lieutenant L. E. Laing is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 10 May 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant and Quartermaster R. W. Jenkins to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 15 March 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) G. P. Duffy, M.B., CH.B., to be Captain. Dated 14 January 1960.

Territorial Force

1st Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

Lieutenant L. H. Couper, M.B., CH.B., having been granted conditional registration as a medical practitioner, is transferred from the 1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, RNZ Inf, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 March 1960.

3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

Captain (temp. Major) Edward William Desmond Unwin, M.B.E., E.D., is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Major. Dated 31 March 1960.

2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC

Lieutenant S. E. Andrews, “A” Coy (non-medical), is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 14 March 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force

Supernumerary List

Captain and Quartermaster Charles Clifford Pipson is posted to the Retired List. Dated 23 May 1960.

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

Regular Force

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster Archibald Paton is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 5 May 1960.

Territorial Force

12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment Workshop, RNZEME

Captain C. S. Raines, A.M.I.M.E., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 12th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment Workshop, RNZEME, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 31 March 1960.

H.Q. 3rd Infantry Brigade Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME

Lieutenant B. G. Cummins relinquishes the appointment of O.C., and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd Infantry Workshop, RNZEME, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 31 October 1959.

1st Transport Company, RNZASC Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME

Captain William Rolf Calder, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 April 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

Territorial Force

2nd Mobile Dental Unit, RNZDC

Lieutenant R. J. Poole, B.D.S., resigns his commission. Dated 22 April 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. M. J. S. Wheeler, Chaplain 4th Class (Church of England), to be Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 16 February 1960.

N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS

Regular Force

The short-service engagement of Lieutenant W. E. Rowling, M.A. (HONS.), is hereby converted to a long-service engagement in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 April 1960.

N.Z. DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC CORPS

Regular Force

Captain Colin Lester Davey, M.SC. (HONS.) (CHEM.), ceases to be posted to Army H.Q. “X” List and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 30 May 1960.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force

Sister P. A. Robinson is granted an extension of her engagement up to 17 August 1961.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Captain J. M. Burn is re-engaged for a term of three years as from 1 June 1960.

Officer Cadet Valerie Diane Brooke to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 May 1960.

Officer Cadet Veronica Jocelyn Hart to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 May 1960.

Officer Cadet Valerie Dawn Kruger to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 May 1960.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Auckland Grammar School Cadets

Captain George Nairn Marshall is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 14 March 1960.

Avondale College Cadets

John Robert Macmillan to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 March 1960.

De La Salle College Cadets

Conrad James Callinan to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 31 March 1960.

Hamilton Technical College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant E. G. Widgery, DIP.AGR., to be Lieutenant. Dated 27 March 1960.



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

🛡️ Defence & Military
Army appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, N.Z. Army Education Corps, N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps, Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, N.Z. Women’s Royal Army Corps, N.Z. Cadet Corps
41 names identified
  • B. L. Redshaw (Lieutenant), Converted to long-service engagement
  • Derrick Cordner Powrie (Major), Posted to Retired List
  • J. L. Knowles (Captain), Temp. Major
  • J. T. Shaw (Captain), Converted to long-service engagement
  • F. J. Blakeley (Lieutenant), Re-engaged
  • Lynton Edwin Laing (Lieutenant), Granted short-service commission
  • C. R. Hatherly (Lieutenant), Converted to long-service engagement
  • I. T. A. Goodman (Lieutenant), Converted to long-service engagement
  • J. B. Prince (Lieutenant), Re-engaged
  • G. H. D. Wright (Lieutenant), Re-engaged
  • R. G. Woolford (Captain), Relinquishes acting rank and transferred to Reserve
  • S. F. Evans (Lieutenant), Resigns commission
  • R. A. Wright (Major), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • S. A. Matthews (Lieutenant), Temp. Captain
  • T. K. Royal (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • Talbot Lyle Garmonsway (Lieutenant), Ceases to be seconded and transferred to Reserve
  • K. W. Heard (Lieutenant), Resigns commission
  • L. E. Laing (Lieutenant), Transferred to Regular Force
  • R. W. Jenkins (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), Promoted to Captain and Quartermaster
  • G. P. Duffy (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • L. H. Couper (Lieutenant), Transferred from Infantry to Medical Corps
  • Edward William Desmond Unwin (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • S. E. Andrews (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Charles Clifford Pipson (Captain and Quartermaster), Posted to Retired List
  • Archibald Paton (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • C. S. Raines (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • B. G. Cummins (Lieutenant), Relinquishes appointment and transferred to Reserve
  • William Rolf Calder (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. J. Poole (Lieutenant), Resigns commission
  • M. J. S. Wheeler (Reverend), Promoted to Chaplain 3rd Class
  • W. E. Rowling (Lieutenant), Converted to long-service engagement
  • Colin Lester Davey (Captain), Ceases to be posted to Army H.Q. and transferred to Reserve
  • P. A. Robinson (Sister), Granted extension of engagement
  • J. M. Burn (Captain), Re-engaged
  • Valerie Diane Brooke (Officer Cadet), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • Veronica Jocelyn Hart (Officer Cadet), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • Valerie Dawn Kruger (Officer Cadet), Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • George Nairn Marshall (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • John Robert Macmillan, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • Conrad James Callinan, Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
  • E. G. Widgery (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant