Military Appointments and Promotions




11 JULY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
1167

Territorial Force
2nd Battalion (Canterbury and Nelson-Marlborough and West Coast), RNZIR

Lieutenant Robert Brooke Rawlinson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, for a minimum period of three years. Dated 1 April 1968.

3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR

Captain (temp. Major) R. T. Marsden to be Major. Dated 12 May 1968.

Captain D. Harris to be temp. Major. Dated 1 May 1968.

Lieutenant C. D. McL. Hill, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 May 1968.

7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR

The appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel P. W. Robertshaw, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., Retired List, as Honorary Colonel, is extended until 31 March 1969.

Lieutenant Graeme John Horsley is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, for a minimum period of three years. Dated 31 May 1968.

2nd Lieutenant F. L. Haywood to be Lieutenant. Dated 8 August 1967.

2nd Lieutenant A. D. Rush to be Lieutenant. Dated 22 May 1968.

6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR

Lieutenant William John Potter is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, for a minimum period of three years. Dated 1 May 1968.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force

Major T. J. W. Mallasch, M.B.E., A.N.Z.I.M., to be temp. Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 27 May 1968.

Major Robert Wills Langley, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 19 June 1968.

Captain L. R. Garner to be temp. Major. Dated 14 March 1968.

Lieutenant R. J. McGill to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 June 1968.

Territorial Force

10th Transport Company (General Transport), RNZASC

Captain Robert Thomas Tudehope, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 31 March 1968.

2nd Lieutenant T. R. Hogan to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 June 1968.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force

Captain P. H. Callaway, A.R.S.H., to be temp. Major. Dated 28 April 1968.

Captain E. W. Gledhill to be temp. Major. Dated 2 April 1968.

Territorial Force

1st Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC

The commission of Lieutenant (on prob.) R. G. Talbot, M.B., CH.B., is confirmed.

Lieutenant R. G. Talbot, M.B., CH.B., to be Captain. Dated 12 December 1967.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster J. S. Bolton to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 21 May 1968.

Supernumerary List

Major H. P. White is re-engaged for the period 5 May 1968 to 4 July 1968.

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

Regular Force

Captain J. A. Robinson to be temp. Major. Dated 10 April 1968.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster K. R. Lakeland, A.N.Z.I.M., to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 21 May 1968.

Lieutenant and Quartermaster B. H. Munro to be temp. Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 24 April 1968.

Lieutenant V. J. Whyman to be temp. Captain. Dated 8 April 1968.

Territorial Force

1st Infantry Workshop, RNZEME

2nd Lieutenant K. J. Hobden to be Lieutenant. Dated 5 December 1967.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Regular Force

The Rev. W. Vercoe, Chaplain 4th Class (Church of England), to be Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 17 April 1968.

Territorial Force

The Rt. Rev. William Allan Pyatt, M.A., Chaplain 3rd Class (Church of England), relinquishes his appointment on the District Chaplains Advisory Committee, Southern Military District, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 5 March 1968.

The Rev. William Selwyn Dawson, Chaplain 4th Class (Methodist), relinquishes his appointment on the District Chaplains Advisory Committee, Southern Military District, and is posted to the Retired List. Dated 5 March 1968.

The Rev. Alan James Dunn, Chaplain 4th Class (Presbyterian), ceases to be posted to the Southern Military District Chaplains Pool and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain 4th Class. Dated 6 March 1968.

N.Z. ARMY LEGAL SERVICE

Regular Force

Lieutenant J. H. West, LL.B., to be temp. Captain. Dated 27 April 1968.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force

Matron M. E. Traill, DIP.N., is granted an extension of her engagement until 31 December 1968.

Sister J. C. Brittain ceases to be seconded to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Dated 19 May 1968.

Sister Janette Catherine Brittain is posted to the Retired List. Dated 13 June 1968.

Karen Dulcie Clark is granted a short-service commission for a period of two years in the rank of Sister, with seniority from 6 September 1967. Dated 6 June 1968.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant Kay Eunice Nankivell is posted to the Retired List. Dated 22 June 1968.

EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

Territorial Force

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade Group

Lieutenant P. A. Hogan, RNZIR, to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 April 1968.

1st Ground Liaison Section

Captain Patrick Antony Harris, E.D., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 April 1968.

Headquarters, N.Z. Logistic Support Group

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Josiah Walton, O.B.E., E.D., RNZASC, is posted to the Retired List. Dated 31 March 1968.

Headquarters, Force Maintenance Area

Lieutenant Henry Peter Yarrell, RNZIR, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, for a minimum period of 3 years. Dated 1 May 1968.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

The commissions of the following 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) are confirmed:

Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets

G. J. Prowse, M.A.

J. E. Murphy, DIP.F.A.

John McGlashan College Cadets

I. R. Geary, B.A.

King’s High School Cadets

J. T. McKinlay, B.E.(CIV.).

P. J. Weusten.

Marlborough Boys’ College Cadets

H. S. Williams, B.SC.

Nelson College Cadets

M. W. Benjes.

Otago Boys’ High School Cadets

J. R. Sinton, M.A.

J. W. Bell, M.A.

K. E. Ragg, DIP.PHYS.ED.

Captain G. A. de Laberbis is attached to the Scots College Air Training Corps Unit. Dated 13 December 1967.

Lieutenant Michael John Howard, DIP.AGR., from the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 November 1962, and is attached to the Northland College Air Training Corps Unit. Dated 1 May 1968.



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🛡️ Territorial Force Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 April 1968
Army, Territorial Force, RNZIR, Promotions, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
9 names identified
  • Robert Brooke Rawlinson (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. T. Marsden (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • D. Harris (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major
  • C. D. McL. Hill (Lieutenant, M.A.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • P. W. Robertshaw (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., M.C., E.D.), Honorary Colonel appointment extended
  • Graeme John Horsley (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • F. L. Haywood (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. D. Rush (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • William John Potter (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Service Corps Regular Force Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
27 May 1968
Army Service Corps, Regular Force, Promotions
  • T. J. W. Mallasch (Major, M.B.E., A.N.Z.I.M.), Promoted to temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
  • Robert Wills Langley (Major, E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • L. R. Garner (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major
  • R. J. McGill (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Service Corps Territorial Force Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
31 March 1968
Army Service Corps, Territorial Force, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
  • Robert Thomas Tudehope (Captain, E.D.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • T. R. Hogan (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Medical Corps Regular Force Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
28 April 1968
Army Medical Corps, Regular Force, Promotions
  • P. H. Callaway (Captain, A.R.S.H.), Promoted to temporary Major
  • E. W. Gledhill (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Medical Corps Territorial Force Confirmations and Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 December 1967
Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, Confirmations, Promotions
  • R. G. Talbot (Lieutenant (on prob.), M.B., CH.B.), Commission confirmed
  • R. G. Talbot (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Promoted to Captain

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Ordnance Corps Regular Force Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
21 May 1968
Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, Promotions, Quartermaster
  • J. S. Bolton (Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster), Promoted to Captain and Quartermaster

🛡️ Royal NZ Army Ordnance Corps Supernumerary List Re-engagement

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 May 1968
Army Ordnance Corps, Supernumerary List, Re-engagement
  • H. P. White (Major), Re-engaged for service

🛡️ Corps of Royal NZ Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
10 April 1968
Royal NZ Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Promotions, Regular Force
  • J. A. Robinson (Captain), Promoted to temporary Major
  • K. R. Lakeland (Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster, A.N.Z.I.M.), Promoted to Captain and Quartermaster
  • B. H. Munro (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), Promoted to temporary Captain and Quartermaster
  • V. J. Whyman (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain

🛡️ Royal NZ Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Territorial Force Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 December 1967
Royal NZ Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Territorial Force, Promotions
  • K. J. Hobden (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal NZ Chaplains Department Regular Force Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
17 April 1968
Chaplains Department, Regular Force, Promotion
  • W. Vercoe (Rev., Chaplain 4th Class (Church of England)), Promoted to Chaplain 3rd Class

🛡️ Royal NZ Chaplains Department Territorial Force Relinquishments and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 March 1968
Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Relinquishment, Retired List, Advisory Committee
  • William Allan Pyatt (Rt. Rev., M.A., Chaplain 3rd Class (Church of England)), Relinquished appointment on committee, posted to Retired List
  • William Selwyn Dawson (Rev., Chaplain 4th Class (Methodist)), Relinquished appointment on committee, posted to Retired List

🛡️ Royal NZ Chaplains Department Territorial Force Transfers and Relinquishments

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 March 1968
Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
  • Alan James Dunn (Rev., Chaplain 4th Class (Presbyterian)), Ceased posting, transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ N.Z. Army Legal Service Regular Force Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
27 April 1968
Army Legal Service, Regular Force, Promotion
  • J. H. West (Lieutenant, LL.B.), Promoted to temporary Captain

🛡️ Royal NZ Nursing Corps Regular Force Extensions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
19 May 1968
Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Engagement extension, Secondment
  • M. E. Traill (Matron, DIP.N.), Engagement extended
  • J. C. Brittain (Sister), Ceased secondment to RNZAF

🛡️ Royal NZ Nursing Corps Regular Force Posting to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 June 1968
Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Retired List
  • Janette Catherine Brittain (Sister), Posted to Retired List

🛡️ Royal NZ Nursing Corps Regular Force Commission

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 September 1967
Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Commission
  • Karen Dulcie Clark, Granted short-service commission as Sister

🛡️ N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps Regular Force Posting to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
22 June 1968
Women's Royal Army Corps, Regular Force, Retired List
  • Kay Eunice Nankivell (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List

🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment Territorial Force Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 April 1968
Extra Regimental Employment, Territorial Force, Promotions, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
  • P. A. Hogan (Lieutenant, RNZIR), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • Patrick Antony Harris (Captain, E.D.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment Posting to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
31 March 1968
Extra Regimental Employment, Retired List
  • Robert Josiah Walton (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., E.D., RNZASC), Posted to Retired List

🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment Territorial Force Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 May 1968
Extra Regimental Employment, Territorial Force, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
  • Henry Peter Yarrell (Lieutenant, RNZIR), Transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Commissions Confirmed

🛡️ Defence & Military
Cadet Corps, Commissions, Confirmed
10 names identified
  • G. J. Prowse (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), M.A.), Commission confirmed
  • J. E. Murphy (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), DIP.F.A.), Commission confirmed
  • I. R. Geary (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), B.A.), Commission confirmed
  • J. T. McKinlay (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), B.E.(CIV.)), Commission confirmed
  • P. J. Weusten (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed
  • H. S. Williams (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), B.SC.), Commission confirmed
  • M. W. Benjes (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed
  • J. R. Sinton (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), M.A.), Commission confirmed
  • J. W. Bell (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), M.A.), Commission confirmed
  • K. E. Ragg (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), DIP.PHYS.ED.), Commission confirmed

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Attachments

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 December 1967
Cadet Corps, Attachments, Air Training Corps
  • G. A. de Laberbis (Captain), Attached to Air Training Corps Unit

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Transfers and Attachments

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 May 1968
Cadet Corps, Transfers, Attachments, Air Training Corps
  • Michael John Howard (Lieutenant, DIP.AGR.), Transferred from Reserve of Officers, attached to Air Training Corps Unit