Military Appointments and Transfers




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2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Captain (temp. Major) James Gilbert Laurensen, E.D., "C" Coy, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 May 1961.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Regular Force
Captain and Quartermaster J. M. Carmichael is granted a further extension of his engagement until 30 September 1961.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS Territorial Force
Captain Donald Bertram Adams, M.D.S.(N.Z.), F.D.S.R.C.S. (ENG.), from the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, to be Captain with seniority from 24 June 1959 and is posted to the Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC. Dated 1 May 1961.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT Territorial Force
The Rev. Jesse Lawrence Kingan, M.c., Chaplain 3rd Class (Roman Catholic), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 9 June 1961.
The Rev. Alastair Kimball Thomas Bathgate to be Chaplain 4th Class (Presbyterian) and is posted to Southern Military District Chaplains Pool. Dated 9 May 1961.

N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS Regular Force
Lieutenant P. R. Raue, M.A., to be Captain. Dated 13 May 1961.

N.Z. DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC CORPS Regular Force
Captain William Bruce McAdam, M.Sc., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 June 1961.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS Territorial Force
Sister Billie Dawne McLeod, M.N.Z.S.P., ceases to be posted to "C" Coy, 2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19 May 1961.

N.Z. CADET CORPS
The appointments of the following 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) are confirmed:
C. J. Barker, B.A., Waimea College Cadets.
R. G. Cant, Hokitika District High School Cadets.
A. D. A. Deavoll, Marlborough College Cadets.
M. E. Depree, St. Andrew's College Cadets.
M. R. Dougherty, B.SC., Taieri High School Cadets.
P. J. Gordon, Wellington College Cadets.
F. Hogg, St. Bede’s College Cadets.
D. R. Levesque, Wellington College Cadets.
G. I. McDonald, Taieri High School Cadets.
W. A. Meates, Aranui High School Cadets.
J. F. Shaw, M.A., Waimea College Cadets.
L. R. Simpson, B.SC., Christchurch Technical College Cadets.
J. B. Sutton, M.SC., L.T.C.L., St. Andrew's College Cadets.
N. P. Timlin, Tokomairo District High School Cadets.
D. Young, Shirley Boys High School Cadets.

Bayfield High School Cadets
Raymond Vann to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 2 May 1961.

Fairfield College Cadets
The undermentioned Air Training Corps officers are attached for duty:
Flight Lieutenant E. W. E. Butcher, M.A.
Flying Officer L. C. Kirkman.

Heretaunga College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant D. J. Francis to be Lieutenant. Dated 5 February 1961.

King’s College Cadets
2nd Lieutenant D. E. Robinson to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1960.

King’s High School Cadets
The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. L. Taylor lapses. Dated 24 May 1961.

Lynfield College Cadets
Captain (temp. Major) J. R. Kelly, M.A., to be Major. Dated 22 May 1961.

Matamata College Cadets
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) P. D. Dibble to be Captain. Dated 1 March 1961.

Otago Boys High School Cadets
Captain Thomas Ernest French is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 20 April 1961.
Lieutenant Ian Roulston Elliffe, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 5 May 1961.

Rongotai College Cadets
Flight Lieutenant C. G. Connell, A.T.C., ceases to be attached. Dated 6 February 1961.

Rotorua Boys High School Cadets
John Thomas Weston, B.A.(HONS.), to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 10 February 1961.

St. Augustine’s High School Cadets
Lieutenant (Sp) J. A. Temm, RNZNVR, is attached and appointed O.C. Dated 1 February 1961.

St. John’s College Cadets
The Rev. Kevin Francis O'Donoghue to be Hon. Lieutenant and is appointed Director of Music. Dated 21 April 1961.

Tararua College Cadets
Colin George Bell to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 6 April 1961.
Vance Lloyd Whiley, B.AGR.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 6 April 1961.

Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College Cadets
David Prior Williams, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 28 April 1961.

Taieri High School Cadets
Captain (temp. Major) Kenneth Roy Miller, B.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 February 1961.
Lieutenant Michael Frederick Scully is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 February 1961.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List
1st Battalion, The Hawke’s Bay Regiment, RNZ Inf
Captain Colin Scott Thomson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 3 May 1961.
Lieutenant Lewis Trevor Drager is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 3 May 1961.
Lieutenant-Colonel Roderick Leslie Haviland Minchin, M.D. (EDIN.), CH.B.(EDIN.), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 18 May 1961.

General List
The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers
Colonel John Brooke-White, O.B.E., B.E. (CIV.), M.SC., from the Retired, List to be Colonel. Dated 30 May 1961.

Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps
Major C. A. Hexter-Stabbins relinquishes his commission. Dated 23 May 1961.

The following are posted to the Retired List:
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
Major and Quartermaster Reginald Milton Nutsford. Dated 1 June 1961.
Lieutenant Peter Leonard Godfrey. Dated 26 May 1961.

Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Major John Henry Beale. Dated 3 June 1961.

The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers
Lieutenant Gordon George Cossens. Dated 2 June 1961.

Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps
Major Henry Mellor McDonald. Dated 8 June 1961.
2nd Lieutenant Alan Hercules Wright. Dated 26 May 1961.

N.Z. Cadet Corps
Major Rex William Hall Maslin, E.D., M.A. Dated 3 May 1961.
Captain Phillip Bridson Aldridge, E.D. Dated 28 May 1961.

Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps
Sister Aileen Brenda Hall. Dated 13 May 1961.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of June 1961.
DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.



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🛡️ Transfers and promotions in the Army Medical Corps

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 May 1961
Army Medical Corps, RNZAMC, Captain, Major, Reserve of Officers, Transfer
  • James Gilbert Laurensen (Captain (temp. Major) E.D.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Extension of engagement for Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers officer

🛡️ Defence & Military
30 September 1961
Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Regular Force, Captain, Quartermaster, Engagement extension
  • J. M. Carmichael (Captain and Quartermaster), granted further extension of engagement

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Dental Corps appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 May 1961
Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, Territorial Force, Captain, Seniority, Medical Company
  • Donald Bertram Adams (Captain M.D.S.(N.Z.), F.D.S.R.C.S. (ENG.)), appointed Captain with seniority

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department postings

🛡️ Defence & Military
9 June 1961
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Chaplain, Retired List, Military District
  • Jesse Lawrence Kingan (The Rev. M.c.), posted to Retired List
  • Alastair Kimball Thomas Bathgate (The Rev.), appointed Chaplain 4th Class

🛡️ N.Z. Army Education Corps promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 May 1961
N.Z. Army Education Corps, Regular Force, Lieutenant, Captain, Promotion
  • P. R. Raue (Lieutenant M.A.), promoted to Captain

🛡️ N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps transfer

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 June 1961
N.Z. Defence Scientific Corps, Regular Force, Captain, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
  • William Bruce McAdam (Captain M.Sc.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps posting to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
19 May 1961
Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Territorial Force, Sister, Retired List, RNZAMC
  • Billie Dawne McLeod (Sister M.N.Z.S.P.), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Confirmation of appointments for N.Z. Cadet Corps 2nd Lieutenants

🛡️ Defence & Military
N.Z. Cadet Corps, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointments confirmed, Cadets, Schools
15 names identified
  • C. J. Barker (B.A.), appointment confirmed
  • R. G. Cant, appointment confirmed
  • A. D. A. Deavoll, appointment confirmed
  • M. E. Depree, appointment confirmed
  • M. R. Dougherty (B.SC.), appointment confirmed
  • P. J. Gordon, appointment confirmed
  • F. Hogg, appointment confirmed
  • D. R. Levesque, appointment confirmed
  • G. I. McDonald, appointment confirmed
  • W. A. Meates, appointment confirmed
  • J. F. Shaw (M.A.), appointment confirmed
  • L. R. Simpson (B.SC.), appointment confirmed
  • J. B. Sutton (M.SC., L.T.C.L.), appointment confirmed
  • N. P. Timlin, appointment confirmed
  • D. Young, appointment confirmed

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
2 May 1961
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Bayfield High School Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
  • Raymond Vann, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Fairfield College Cadets attachment for duty

🛡️ Defence & Military
Fairfield College Cadets, Air Training Corps, Officers, Attached for duty
  • E. W. E. Butcher (Flight Lieutenant M.A.), attached for duty
  • L. C. Kirkman (Flying Officer), attached for duty

🛡️ Heretaunga College Cadets promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 February 1961
Heretaunga College Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Promotion
  • D. J. Francis (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ King’s College Cadets promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 April 1960
King’s College Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Promotion
  • D. E. Robinson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ King’s High School Cadets appointment lapse

🛡️ Defence & Military
24 May 1961
King’s High School Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment lapse
  • N. L. Taylor (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), appointment lapses

🛡️ Lynfield College Cadets promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
22 May 1961
Lynfield College Cadets, Captain, Major, Promotion
  • J. R. Kelly (Captain (temp. Major) M.A.), promoted to Major

🛡️ Matamata College Cadets promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 March 1961
Matamata College Cadets, Lieutenant, Captain, Promotion
  • P. D. Dibble (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), promoted to Captain

🛡️ Otago Boys High School Cadets transfers to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Defence & Military
20 April 1961
Otago Boys High School Cadets, Captain, Lieutenant, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
  • Thomas Ernest French (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Ian Roulston Elliffe (Lieutenant M.A.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Rongotai College Cadets detachment cessation

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 February 1961
Rongotai College Cadets, Flight Lieutenant, ATC, Detachment cessation
  • C. G. Connell (Flight Lieutenant A.T.C.), ceases to be attached

🛡️ Rotorua Boys High School Cadets appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
10 February 1961
Rotorua Boys High School Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
  • John Thomas Weston (B.A.(HONS.)), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ St. Augustine’s High School Cadets attachment

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1961
St. Augustine’s High School Cadets, Lieutenant (Sp), RNZNVR, Attached, OC
  • J. A. Temm (Lieutenant (Sp) RNZNVR), attached and appointed OC

🛡️ St. John’s College Cadets appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
21 April 1961
St. John’s College Cadets, Hon. Lieutenant, Director of Music, Appointment
  • Kevin Francis O'Donoghue (The Rev.), appointed Hon. Lieutenant and Director of Music

🛡️ Tararua College Cadets appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 April 1961
Tararua College Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
  • Colin George Bell, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Vance Lloyd Whiley (B.AGR.SC.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College Cadets appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
28 April 1961
Taupo-Nui-A-Tia College Cadets, 2nd Lieutenant, Appointment
  • David Prior Williams (M.A.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Taieri High School Cadets transfers to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1961
Taieri High School Cadets, Captain, Major, Lieutenant, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
  • Kenneth Roy Miller (Captain (temp. Major) B.A.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Michael Frederick Scully (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - 1st Battalion, The Hawke’s Bay Regiment transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
3 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, Hawke’s Bay Regiment, Captain, Lieutenant, Transfer, Infantry Corps
  • Colin Scott Thomson (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Lewis Trevor Drager (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - Lieutenant-Colonel posted to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
18 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, Lieutenant-Colonel, Retired List, Medical Officer
  • Roderick Leslie Haviland Minchin (Lieutenant-Colonel M.D. (EDIN.), CH.B.(EDIN.)), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers appointment

🛡️ Defence & Military
30 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers, Colonel, Appointment
  • John Brooke-White (Colonel O.B.E., B.E. (CIV.), M.SC.), appointed Colonel from Retired List

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps relinquishes commission

🛡️ Defence & Military
23 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, Major, Commission relinquishment
  • C. A. Hexter-Stabbins (Major), relinquishes his commission

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - postings to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 June 1961
Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Major, Lieutenant, Quartermaster, Artillery, Armoured Corps, Engineers, Infantry
6 names identified
  • Reginald Milton Nutsford (Major and Quartermaster), posted to Retired List
  • Peter Leonard Godfrey (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • John Henry Beale (Major), posted to Retired List
  • Gordon George Cossens (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • Henry Mellor McDonald (Major), posted to Retired List
  • Alan Hercules Wright (2nd Lieutenant), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - N.Z. Cadet Corps postings to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
3 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, N.Z. Cadet Corps, Major, Captain, Retired List
  • Rex William Hall Maslin (Major E.D., M.A.), posted to Retired List
  • Phillip Bridson Aldridge (Captain E.D.), posted to Retired List

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps posting to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 May 1961
Reserve of Officers, Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Sister, Retired List
  • Aileen Brenda Hall (Sister), posted to Retired List

  • DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.