Military Appointments and Transfers




1 FEBRUARY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

Regular Force
Supernumerary List
Captain and Quartermaster I. F. Forsyth, M.B.E., is re-engaged from 2 December 1967 to 1 December 1968.

Territorial Force
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
Bruce Leonard Ansley to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1 September 1967.
Lance Albert Christensen to be 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 1 September 1967.
4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) K. J. Allum is confirmed.
2nd Lieutenant K. J. Allum to be Lieutenant. Dated 2 December 1967.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Territorial Force
8th Field Transfusion Team, RNZAMC
Captain D. E. M. Taylor, M.B., CH.B., to be temp. Major. Dated 22 August 1967.
1st Field Ambulance, RNZAMC
Captain (temp Major) B. J. Linehan, M.B., CH.B., DIP.OBS., to be Major. Dated 19 December 1967.
Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC
Peter James Gow to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 January 1968.
Murray Grenfell Jamieson to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 January 1968.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force
The Rev. C. L. Cullen, Chaplain 4th Class (Church of England), to be Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 28 May 1967.
The Rev. John Edward McLaughlan, Chaplain 4th Class (Roman Catholic), from the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, to be Chaplain 4th Class with seniority from 19 October 1965. Dated 19 October 1967.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS

Regular Force
Major John Charles Elmsly, M.A., A.N.Z.I.M., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 2 January 1968.
The seniority of Captain R. C. Wrighton, B.A., is amended to 7 December 1965.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force
The following Officer Cadets are appointed to Commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant with seniority as shown:
Jennifer Ann Greacen, 1 January 1968.
Pamela Barbara Hankey, 2 January 1968.
Pauline Mavis Peters, 3 January 1968.
Brenda Mabel Jones, 3 January 1968.

EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

Territorial Force
H.Q., 1st Infantry Brigade Group
2nd Lieutenant A. L. Jermaine, RNZIR, to be Lieutenant. Dated 5 December 1967.
H.Q., Logistic Support Group
Lieutenant Kenneth Lionel Richardson, RNZIR, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 30 November 1967.
Northern Military District Territorial Officers Special Training Unit
Major Alexander Annandale Sommerville, B.SC., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Major. Dated 28 November 1967.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Central Military District Cadet Officers ‘X’ List
Lieutenant Stanley George Thompson resigns his commission. Dated 1 December 1967.
Lieutenant Errol Gibson resigns his commission. Dated 1 December 1967.
Christchurch Boys High School Cadets
Major Herbert Merle Sweney, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 January 1968.
Christ’s College Cadets
Major Hector Heathcote McKay is posted to the Retired List. Dated 8 December 1967.

Gore High School Cadets
Major Murray Darling resigns his commission. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Alan Daniel Coleman, B.AGR.SC., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 31 December 1967.
King’s College Cadets
Colonel Ian Gough Wellsted, O.B.E., M.A. (CANTAB.), M.B.I.M., from the British Regular Army Reserve of Officers, to be Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 16 October 1967.
Nelson College Cadets
Major Murray Keith Denholm is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 January 1968.
Otahuhu College Cadets
Captain John Henry Frith, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 30 November 1967.
Lieutenant Howard Charles Edwards, DIP.PHYS.ED., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 8 December 1967.
Pukekohe High School Cadets
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. R. Turner lapses. Dated 8 December 1967.
Waimea College Cadets
Major Harry Wilson Hawke is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 January 1968.
Captain Matthew George Rynn is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 January 1968.
Captain Colin John Barker, B.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Barrett Maxwell Bluett, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1968.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Richard Milner Gaskell, M.A. (HONS.), lapses. Dated 1 January 1968.
Westlake High School Cadets
Lieutenant Brian Harold Wood, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 8 December 1967.
Westland High School Cadets
Major Stanley Hunter is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 January 1968.
Whakatane High School Cadets
Captain Thomas Ian Malcolmson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant John Bevan Park is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Peter Leslie Bulfield is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Graeme Sanderson Spencer is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Leonard Hendrik Gysbert Volmuller is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 January 1968.
Lieutenant Donald Ross Edwards is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 January 1968.
2nd Lieutenant Frederick Arthur Hughes, B.SC., resigns his commission. Dated 1 January 1968.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) John Tredenham Carlyon lapses. Dated 1 January 1968.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

General List
The following Officers are posted to the Retired List:
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
Captain Robert Edward Dibley. Dated 13 December 1967.
Captain Mervyn Fairgray. Dated 30 November 1967.
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Lieutenant-Colonel Anthony Maurice Everist, D.S.O. Dated 31 October 1967.
Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
Major and Quartermaster Edward William Round. Dated 16 December 1967.
The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Lieutenant Raymond Charles McCartin. Dated 6 December 1967.
N.Z. Cadet Corps
Lieutenant Wiremu Mangai Kaa. Dated 6 December 1967.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of January 1968.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.

(Army 244/9/1)



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🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment Officer Changes

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Appointments, Promotions, Re-engagement, Confirmations, Transfers
  • I. F. Forsyth (Captain, Quartermaster, M.B.E.), re-engaged from 2 December 1967 to 1 December 1968
  • Bruce Leonard Ansley, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • Lance Albert Christensen, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
  • K. J. Allum (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
  • K. J. Allum (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps Officer Changes

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Temporary Promotions
  • D. E. M. Taylor (Captain, M.B., CH.B.), promoted to temp. Major
  • B. J. Linehan (Captain, M.B., CH.B., DIP.OBS.), promoted to Major
  • Peter James Gow, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Murray Grenfell Jamieson, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department Officer Changes

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, Territorial Force, Promotions, Appointments
  • C. L. Cullen (Rev., Chaplain 4th Class (Church of England)), promoted to Chaplain 3rd Class
  • John Edward McLaughlan (Rev., Chaplain 4th Class (Roman Catholic)), appointed Chaplain 4th Class

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps Officer Changes

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps, Regular Force, Transfers, Seniority Amendment
  • John Charles Elmsly (Major, M.A., A.N.Z.I.M.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. C. Wrighton (Captain, B.A.), seniority amended to 7 December 1965

🛡️ N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps Officer Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps, Regular Force, Officer Cadets, Commissions, 2nd Lieutenant
  • Jennifer Ann Greacen (Officer Cadet), appointed to commission as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Pamela Barbara Hankey (Officer Cadet), appointed to commission as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Pauline Mavis Peters (Officer Cadet), appointed to commission as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Brenda Mabel Jones (Officer Cadet), appointed to commission as 2nd Lieutenant

🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment Officer Changes

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Extra Regimental Employment, Territorial Force, Promotions, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
  • A. L. Jermaine (2nd Lieutenant, RNZIR), promoted to Lieutenant
  • Kenneth Lionel Richardson (Lieutenant, RNZIR), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Alexander Annandale Sommerville (Major, B.SC.), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Officer Changes and Resignations

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Territorial Force, Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Resignations, Postings
26 names identified
  • Stanley George Thompson (Lieutenant), resigned his commission
  • Errol Gibson (Lieutenant), resigned his commission
  • Herbert Merle Sweney (Major, E.D.), posted to Retired List
  • Hector Heathcote McKay (Major), posted to Retired List
  • Murray Darling (Major), resigned his commission
  • Alan Daniel Coleman (Lieutenant, B.AGR.SC.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Ian Gough Wellsted (Colonel, O.B.E., M.A. (CANTAB.), M.B.I.M.), appointed Lieutenant-Colonel
  • Murray Keith Denholm (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • John Henry Frith (Captain, E.D.), posted to Retired List
  • Howard Charles Edwards (Lieutenant, DIP.PHYS.ED.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • M. R. Turner (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), commission lapses
  • Harry Wilson Hawke (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Matthew George Rynn (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Colin John Barker (Captain, B.A.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Barrett Maxwell Bluett (Lieutenant, M.A.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Richard Milner Gaskell (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), M.A. (HONS.)), commission lapses
  • Brian Harold Wood (Lieutenant, M.A.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Stanley Hunter (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Thomas Ian Malcolmson (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • John Bevan Park (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Peter Leslie Bulfield (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Graeme Sanderson Spencer (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Leonard Hendrik Gysbert Volmuller (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • Donald Ross Edwards (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Frederick Arthur Hughes (2nd Lieutenant, B.SC.), resigned his commission
  • John Tredenham Carlyon (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), commission lapses

🛡️ Reserve of Officers General List - Postings to Retired List

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 February 1968
Reserve of Officers, General List, Retired List, Postings, Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, N.Z. Cadet Corps
6 names identified
  • Robert Edward Dibley (Captain), posted to Retired List
  • Mervyn Fairgray (Captain), posted to Retired List
  • Anthony Maurice Everist (Lieutenant-Colonel, D.S.O.), posted to Retired List
  • Edward William Round (Major and Quartermaster), posted to Retired List
  • Raymond Charles McCartin (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
  • Wiremu Mangai Kaa (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List

  • David S. Thomson, Minister of Defence