✨ Military Appointments and Promotions
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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 26
Northern Military District/1st Infantry Brigade Group Cadet Officers’ “X” List
Captain Dallas Robert Kirk is posted to the Retired List. Dated 22 November 1962.
Lieutenant Warren Moran, M.A., was transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 2 March 1962.
Lieutenant A. J. Angus, B.SC., resigns his commission. Dated 23 December 1962.
Otahuhu College Cadets
Major Ivor George O’Neill, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 16 February 1963.
Lieutenant Kenneth Frederick Gillies is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1963.
Riccarton High School Cadets
Captain (temp. Major) T. R. Hitchings to be Major. Dated 9 February 1963.
St. Bede’s College Cadets
Kevin Basil Gerard Luxford, B.SC., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 5 Februray 1963.
St. Patrick’s High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant the Rev. D. J. Darby to be Lieutenant. Dated 15 March 1963.
Southland Technical College Cadets
Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) W. P. Adank, 3rd Field Regiment, RNZA, attached, to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 31 August 1962.
Stratford Technical High School Cadets
William Alexander Crisp to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 11 February 1963.
Taita College Cadets
Captain Patric James Whelan, B.A., DIP.ED., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 12 December 1962.
Taumarunui High School Cadets
Lieutenant R. M. D. Harris, B.A., DIP.HORT., to be temp. Captain and is appointed OC. Dated 4 February 1963.
2nd Lieutenant W. R. Thompson to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1963.
2nd Lieutenant J. R. McGregor to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1963.
Tauranga Boys’ College Cadets
Captain Edward Francis Hamill, B.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 8 January 1963.
Lieutenant Frederick Daniel Newton, B.SC., was posted to the Retired List. Dated 11 February 1962.
Tokomairiro District High School Cadets
Ian Barclay Duthie to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 March 1963.
Waiau District High School Cadets
William James Mellon to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 March 1963.
Waitara High School Cadets
Major Lionel Conrad Meiklejohn, B.A., relinquishes the appointment of OC and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 31 March 1963.
Desmond Warwick Hinch, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 19 February 1963.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS
General List
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
Lieutenant James Bayne Sinclair is posted to the Retired List. Dated 28 March 1963.
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
Captain William Leslie Francis Utley, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S. (ENG.), F.R.A.C.S., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 22 March 1963.
Captain John Anthony Meade, M.B., CH.B., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 29 March 1963.
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department
The Rev. Owen Ronald Bambury, Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 21 March 1963.
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of April 1963.
D. C. SEATH, Acting Minister of Defence.
Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, Termination of Commission, Resignations, and Retirement 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 promotions, extensions of commissions, transfers, termination of commission, resignations, and retirement of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
REGULAR AIR FORCE
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Promotions
The under-mentioned Flying Officers to be Flight Lieutenants, with effect from 24 April 1963:
Robert Thomas Reynolds Gilbert (79208).
John Lambert Alexander Pendreigh (624159).
Extension of Commission
Flight Lieutenant Michael Ernest Alwyn Dillon (596502) is granted an extension of his commission until 19 April 1976.
Resignation
Flying Officer Graeme Gordon Millward (79210) resigns his commission, with effect from 9 April 1963.
TECHNICAL BRANCH
Transfer to Retired List
Engineer Division
Flight Lieutenant Charles Venning De Muth (70557) is transferred to the Retired List “A”, with effect from 9 June 1963.
WOMEN’S ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE
REGULAR SECTION
Extension of Commission
Flight Officer Geraldine Moana Lapthorn (73792) is granted an extension of her commission until 13 November 1964.
AIR TRAINING CORPS
Termination of Commission
The commission of Pilot Officer Brian Eurus Richardson, DIP.PHYS.ED. is terminated, with effect from 5 April 1963.
Resignation
Flying Officer Robert Ross McPherson, B.SC., resigns his commission, with effect from 5 April 1963.
RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS
Extensions of Commissions
The under-mentioned officers are granted extensions of their commissions until the date shown:
Squadron Leader John Mawdsley, M.SC., PH.D. (75031), 11 July 1979.
Flight Lieutenants:
James Earnest Matthews (131471), 28 November 1970.
Ian Stratford Kerr, M.A. (133506), 22 April 1971.
William Henry Rogers (77757), 25 March 1972.
Flight Lieutenants (temp.):
Herbert Charles Plank (132743), 7 September 1975.
John Anthony Mason Hastings (132612), 13 June 1978.
Flying Officers:
Stuart Hector Richmond, M.A. (134190), 25 December 1968.
John Dickson Fergusson (132707), 30 March 1971.
Transfer
Squadron Leader Morgan Brownson Edwards, O.B.E., P.S.C. (78669), is 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 12 June 1963.
Resignations
The under-mentioned Flight Lieutenants resign their commissions, with effect from the date shown:
Kenneth Sidney Dalefield, M.SC. (130741), 17 February 1963.
The Rev. Mervyn Nathaniel Dickey (77293), 25 April 1963.
Retirement
Flight Lieutenant Edward Francis Thurston (132974) is retired with effect from 15 April 1963.
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of April 1963.
D. C. SEATH, Acting Minister of Defence.
(Air 12/11/9)
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🛡️ Northern Military District Cadet Officer Changes
🛡️ Defence & Military22 November 1962
Cadet Corps, Military District, Retired List, Transfer, Resignation
- Dallas Robert Kirk (Captain), posted to the Retired List
- Warren Moran (Lieutenant, M.A.), transferred to the Reserve of Officers
- A. J. Angus (Lieutenant, B.SC.), resigns his commission
🛡️ Otahuhu College Cadets Officer Changes
🛡️ Defence & Military16 February 1963
Cadet Corps, College Cadets, Retired List, Transfer
- Ivor George O’Neill (Major, E.D.), posted to the Retired List
- Kenneth Frederick Gillies (Lieutenant), transferred to the Reserve of Officers
🛡️ Riccarton High School Cadets Officer Promotion
🛡️ Defence & Military9 February 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Promotion
- T. R. Hitchings (Captain (temp. Major)), promoted to Major
🛡️ St. Bede’s College Cadets Officer Appointment
🛡️ Defence & Military5 February 1963
Cadet Corps, College Cadets, Appointment, Probationary
- Kevin Basil Gerard Luxford (B.SC.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
🛡️ St. Patrick’s High School Cadets Officer Promotion
🛡️ Defence & Military15 March 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Promotion
- D. J. Darby (2nd Lieutenant, the Rev.), promoted to Lieutenant
🛡️ Southland Technical College Cadets Officer Promotion
🛡️ Defence & Military31 August 1962
Cadet Corps, Technical College Cadets, Promotion
- W. P. Adank (Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel)), promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
🛡️ Stratford Technical High School Cadets Officer Appointment
🛡️ Defence & Military11 February 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Appointment, Probationary
- William Alexander Crisp, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
🛡️ Taita College Cadets Officer Transfer
🛡️ Defence & Military12 December 1962
Cadet Corps, College Cadets, Transfer, Reserve of Officers
- Patric James Whelan (Captain, B.A., DIP.ED.), transferred to the Reserve of Officers
🛡️ Taumarunui High School Cadets Officer Changes
🛡️ Defence & Military4 February 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Temporary Captain, Officer Commanding
- R. M. D. Harris (Lieutenant, B.A., DIP.HORT.), appointed temporary Captain and OC
- W. R. Thompson (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- J. R. McGregor (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
🛡️ Tauranga Boys’ College Cadets Officer Changes
🛡️ Defence & Military8 January 1963
Cadet Corps, College Cadets, Transfer, Retired List
- Edward Francis Hamill (Captain, B.A.), transferred to the Reserve of Officers
- Frederick Daniel Newton (Lieutenant, B.SC.), posted to the Retired List
🛡️ Tokomairiro District High School Cadets Officer Appointment
🛡️ Defence & Military1 March 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Appointment, Probationary
- Ian Barclay Duthie, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
🛡️ Waiau District High School Cadets Officer Appointment
🛡️ Defence & Military1 March 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Appointment, Probationary
- William James Mellon, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
🛡️ Waitara High School Cadets Officer Changes
🛡️ Defence & Military31 March 1963
Cadet Corps, High School Cadets, Relinquishes Appointment, Retired List
- Lionel Conrad Meiklejohn (Major, B.A.), relinquishes appointment of OC and posted to Retired List
- Desmond Warwick Hinch (B.A.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
🛡️ Reserve of Officers (General List) – Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
🛡️ Defence & Military28 March 1963
Reserve of Officers, Artillery, Retired List
- James Bayne Sinclair (Lieutenant), posted to the Retired List
🛡️ Reserve of Officers (General List) – Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
🛡️ Defence & Military22 March 1963
Reserve of Officers, Army Medical Corps, Retired List
- William Leslie Francis Utley (Captain, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S. (ENG.), F.R.A.C.S.), posted to the Retired List
- John Anthony Meade (Captain, M.B., CH.B.), posted to the Retired List
🛡️ Reserve of Officers (General List) – Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department
🛡️ Defence & Military21 March 1963
Reserve of Officers, Chaplains Department, Retired List
- Owen Ronald Bambury (The Rev., Chaplain, 4th Class (Church of England)), posted to the Retired List
- D. C. Seath, Acting Minister of Defence
🛡️ Royal New Zealand Air Force Promotions, Extensions, Transfers, Resignations, Retirements
🛡️ Defence & Military19 April 1963
Air Force, Promotions, Extensions of Commission, Transfers, Resignations, Retirement
20 names identified
- Robert Thomas Reynolds Gilbert (Flying Officer), promoted to Flight Lieutenant
- John Lambert Alexander Pendreigh (Flying Officer), promoted to Flight Lieutenant
- Michael Ernest Alwyn Dillon (Flight Lieutenant), granted extension of commission
- Graeme Gordon Millward (Flying Officer), resigns his commission
- Charles Venning De Muth (Flight Lieutenant), transferred to the Retired List
- Geraldine Moana Lapthorn (Flight Officer), granted extension of commission
- Brian Eurus Richardson (Pilot Officer, DIP.PHYS.ED.), commission is terminated
- Robert Ross McPherson (Flying Officer, B.SC.), resigns his commission
- John Mawdsley (Squadron Leader, M.SC., PH.D.), granted extension of commission
- James Earnest Matthews (Flight Lieutenant), granted extension of commission
- Ian Stratford Kerr (Flight Lieutenant, M.A.), granted extension of commission
- William Henry Rogers (Flight Lieutenant), granted extension of commission
- Herbert Charles Plank (Flight Lieutenant (temp.)), granted extension of commission
- John Anthony Mason Hastings (Flight Lieutenant (temp.)), granted extension of commission
- Stuart Hector Richmond (Flying Officer, M.A.), granted extension of commission
- John Dickson Fergusson (Flying Officer), granted extension of commission
- Morgan Brownson Edwards (Squadron Leader, O.B.E., P.S.C.), transferred from Regular Air Force to Reserve
- Kenneth Sidney Dalefield (Flight Lieutenant, M.SC.), resigns his commission
- Mervyn Nathaniel Dickey (The Rev.), resigns his commission
- Edward Francis Thurston (Flight Lieutenant), retired
- D. C. Seath, Acting Minister of Defence