✨ Military Appointments and Promotions




ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Regular Force
Captain and Quartermaster Roger Dillon Wederell is
posted to the Retired List. Dated 23 September 1961.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT
Territorial Force
The Rev. Bernard Michael Keegan, Chaplain 4th Class
(Roman Catholic), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 25
May 1961.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Regular Force
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 31
August 1961, No. 55, page 1342, relating to the extension of
engagement of Charge Sister S. A. Monkhouse, for "six
months", substitute "five months".

N.Z. CADET CORPS
The appointments of the following 2nd Lieutenants (on
prob.) are confirmed:
J. E. Carter, B.A., A.T.C.L., Kaikorai Valley High School
Cadets.
D. W. S. Chambers, Marlborough College Cadets.
The Rev. D. J. Darby, St. Patrick's High School Cadets.
R. F. Davis, M.LITT., M.A., DIP.ED., Marlborough College
Cadets.
F. R. Gwatkin, Riccarton High School Cadets.
K. R. Klitscher, B.A., Kaikorai Valley High School Cadets.
R. G. Mundy, M.A., Napier Boys High School Cadets.
R. Smith, Otago Boys High School Cadets.
R. Vann, Bayfield High School Cadets.
H. E. Venz, Christchurch West High School Cadets.
Cashmere High School Cadets
William Keith Ingham to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.).
Dated 7 August 1961.
Central Military District Cadet Corps Officers' "X" List
2nd Lieutenant D. J. Stewart resigns his commission. Dated
10 July 1961.
Mana College Cadets
Eric Graham Halliday Scott, B.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant
(on prob.). Dated 3 August 1961.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List
1st Field Engineer Regiment, RNZE
Major John Wallace Ridley, E.D., M.A.(OXON.), B.E.(CIV.),
B.SC., M.I.C.E., M.N.Z.I.E., M.I.E.E., is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, General List, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers, in the rank of Major. Dated 29 April 1961.
The seniority of Major C. G. Hunt, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.N.Z.I.E.,
is ante-dated to 23 December 1958.
2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Lieutenant Selwyn Edward Andrews (non-medical) is
posted to the Retired List. Dated 11 September 1961.

General List
The following are posted to the Retired List:
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Lieutenant William Robson Storey. Dated 21 September
1961.
Lieutenant William John Thompson. Dated 21 September
1961.
Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps
Major James William Charles Craig, M.C., E.D. Dated 22
August 1961.
Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps
Lieutenant Henry Keith Bull. Dated 15 September 1961.
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
Lieutenant-Colonel Maurice William Hughes Mackay, M.B.,
B.S.(DURHAM), D.M.R.D., R.C.P. and S., M.C.R.A.(HON.).
Dated 26 September 1961.

REGULAR AIR FORCE
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Extensions of Commissions
The under-mentioned officers are granted extensions of their
commissions until the date shown:
Flight Lieutenant David Maurice Lyng (71929), 5 November
1967.
Flying Officer Kevin John Kennedy (78949), 27 December
1961.

TECHNICAL BRANCH
Promotions
Engineer Division
Flight Lieutenant Douglas Haig McGowan, B.E.M. (70561),
to be Squadron Leader, with effect from 19 September 1961.
The under-mentioned Flying Officers to be Flight Lieu-
tenants, with effect from 21 September 1961:
John William Crawford (70429).
Harold George Horton (70431).

Transfer
Signals Division
Flight Lieutenant Leighton Francis Meyer, GRAD.BRIT.I.R.E.
(70883), is transferred from the Education Branch to the
Technical Branch (Signals Division) in his present rank and
seniority, with effect from 1 August 1961.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH
Promotions
Equipment Division
The under-mentioned Flight Lieutenants to be Squadron
Leaders, with effect from 27 September 1961:
Murray Donald Morgan (131439).
Ronald Frank Albert Thrush, B.SC. (74246).

Special Duties Division
Pilot Officer Allan Tennant Dickie (77560) to be Flying
Officer, with effect from 11 August 1961.

EDUCATION BRANCH
Promotion
Flying Officer Bryan Scott Belcher, A.S.P.E. (70961), to be
Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 21 September 1961.

WOMEN'S ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE
Regular Section
Extension of Commission
Section Officer Beverley Ethne Bowler (78152) is granted
an extension of her commission until 26 January 1964.

AIR TRAINING CORPS
Appointment
Flying Officer Maurice Jude Ineson, M.SC., to be temporary
Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 4 September 1961.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS
Appointment
Flying Officer Gary Rae Forster (332630) to be temporary
Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 24 August 1961.

Extension of Commission
Squadron Leader (temp.) Eric Desmond McCabe, O.B.E.,
J.P. (130910), is granted an extension of his commission until
31 July 1965.

Transfers
The under-mentioned Flying Officers are transferred from
the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve
of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect
from 11 September 1961:
Roger Vivian Dalziell (623875).
Terence Mills (462082).

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of September 1961.
DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.
(Air 12/11/9)

Staff of His Excellency the Governor-General
His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to
approve of the following appointments:
STAFF OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL
Honorary Aides-de-Camp
The following to be Honorary Aides-de-Camp to the
Governor-General for a period of one year as from 1 September 1961:
Commander William Macgregor Armstrong, B.E.M., V.R.D.,
Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve (Auckland).

Appointments, Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, and
Transfers of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
PURSUANT to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Act 1950, His Excellency the Governor-General has been
pleased to approve the following appointments, promotions,
extensions of commissions, and transfers of officers of the
Royal New Zealand Air Force.



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πŸ›‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps - Posting to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
23 September 1961
Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, Retired List, Posting
  • Roger Dillon Wederell (Captain and Quartermaster), posted to the Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department - Posting to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
25 May 1961
Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Retired List, Posting, Roman Catholic
  • Bernard Michael Keegan (The Rev.), posted to the Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps - Correction to Engagement Extension

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Engagement Extension, Correction
  • S. A. Monkhouse (Charge Sister), engagement extension corrected

πŸ›‘οΈ N.Z. Cadet Corps - Appointments Confirmed and New Appointments

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
N.Z. Cadet Corps, 2nd Lieutenants, Appointments Confirmed, New Appointments
13 names identified
  • J. E. Carter (B.A., A.T.C.L.), appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • D. W. S. Chambers, appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • D. J. Darby (The Rev.), appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. F. Davis (M.LITT., M.A., DIP.ED.), appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • F. R. Gwatkin, appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • K. R. Klitscher (B.A.), appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. G. Mundy (M.A.), appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. Smith, appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • R. Vann, appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • H. E. Venz, appointment confirmed as 2nd Lieutenant
  • William Keith Ingham, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • D. J. Stewart (2nd Lieutenant), resigns his commission
  • Eric Graham Halliday Scott (B.SC.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Officers - Transfers and Postings to Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Reserve of Officers, Transfers, Retired List, Posting, RNZE, RNZAMC
8 names identified
  • John Wallace Ridley (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. G. Hunt (Major), seniority ante-dated
  • Selwyn Edward Andrews (Lieutenant), posted to the Retired List
  • William Robson Storey (Lieutenant), posted to the Retired List
  • William John Thompson (Lieutenant), posted to the Retired List
  • James William Charles Craig (Major), posted to the Retired List
  • Henry Keith Bull (Lieutenant), posted to the Retired List
  • Maurice William Hughes Mackay (Lieutenant-Colonel), posted to the Retired List

πŸ›‘οΈ Regular Air Force - Extensions of Commissions and Promotions

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Regular Air Force, General Duties Branch, Technical Branch, Administrative and Supply Branch, Education Branch, Extensions of Commissions, Promotions
10 names identified
  • David Maurice Lyng (Flight Lieutenant), extension of commission granted
  • Kevin John Kennedy (Flying Officer), extension of commission granted
  • Douglas Haig McGowan (Flight Lieutenant), promoted to Squadron Leader
  • John William Crawford (Flying Officer), promoted to Flight Lieutenant
  • Harold George Horton (Flying Officer), promoted to Flight Lieutenant
  • Leighton Francis Meyer (Flight Lieutenant), transferred from Education Branch
  • Murray Donald Morgan (Flight Lieutenant), promoted to Squadron Leader
  • Ronald Frank Albert Thrush (Flight Lieutenant), promoted to Squadron Leader
  • Allan Tennant Dickie (Pilot Officer), promoted to Flying Officer
  • Bryan Scott Belcher (Flying Officer), promoted to Flight Lieutenant

πŸ›‘οΈ Women's Royal New Zealand Air Force - Extension of Commission

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
WRNZAF, Regular Section, Extension of Commission
  • Beverley Ethne Bowler (Section Officer), extension of commission granted

πŸ›‘οΈ Air Training Corps - Temporary Appointment

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
4 September 1961
Air Training Corps, Temporary Appointment, Flight Lieutenant
  • Maurice Jude Ineson (Flying Officer), temporary Flight Lieutenant appointment

πŸ›‘οΈ Reserve of Air Force Officers - Temporary Appointment, Extension of Commission, and Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Reserve of Air Force Officers, Temporary Appointment, Extension of Commission, Transfers
  • Gary Rae Forster (Flying Officer), temporary Flight Lieutenant appointment
  • Eric Desmond McCabe (Squadron Leader (temp.)), extension of commission granted
  • Roger Vivian Dalziell (Flying Officer), transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers
  • Terence Mills (Flying Officer), transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers

  • DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.

πŸ›οΈ Staff of His Excellency the Governor-General - Honorary Aides-de-Camp Appointment

πŸ›οΈ Governance & Central Administration
Governor-General, Honorary Aides-de-Camp, Appointment
  • William Macgregor Armstrong (Commander), appointed Honorary Aide-de-Camp

  • His Excellency the Governor-General

πŸ›‘οΈ Royal New Zealand Air Force Officers - Appointments, Promotions, Extensions, and Transfers

πŸ›‘οΈ Defence & Military
Royal New Zealand Air Force, Officers, Appointments, Promotions, Extensions, Transfers
  • His Excellency the Governor-General