Military Promotions and Appointments




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 41

Warrant Officer 1st Class William Leslie Johnson, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Warrant Officer 1st Class Raymond Edward White, B.E.M., Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class (temp. 1st Class) William Frederick Drewitt Croxson, Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class (temp. 1st Class) Kevin Arthur Tasker, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Staff Sergeant (temp. Warrant Officer 2nd Class) Stewart Macdonald Fussell, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps.

Dated 1 July 1969.

GRADUATES—OFFICER CADET SCHOOL, PORTSEA

The following Officer Cadets graduated from the Officer Cadet School, Portsea, and are appointed to Regular commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, in order and Corps shown:

David John Partner, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment.

Errol Wayne Anker, Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery.

John Stevenson Hayes, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment.

Lindsay Raymond Upjohn, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers.

Ivan Donn Carswell, Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps.

Clive Paul Sinclair, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps.

David Malcolm Lester, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps.

Keith David Hansen, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps.

Patrick James McDonald, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment.

Dated 14 June 1969.

ROYAL REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY

Regular Force

Captain D. G. Flux to be temp. Major. Dated 12 May 1969.

Lieutenant B. G. A. Harrison to be temp. Captain. Dated 4 March 1969.

Supernumerary List

Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster Leonard Frank Partner is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Major and Quartermaster. Dated 22 June 1969.

Territorial Force

16th Field Regiment, RNZA

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) James Sydney Heard lapses on his being appointed to a Regular officer cadetship. Dated 2 June 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS

Regular Force

Major Richard Sibbald Fox, from the 2nd Armoured Squadron (Waikato), RNZAC, is granted a Regular commission for a period of 1 year in the rank of Major. Dated 2 June 1969.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster G. L. Noah to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 31 May 1969.

Territorial Force

1st Reconnaissance Squadron (N.Z. Scottish), RNZAC

2nd Lieutenant Michael Bruce Jameson, M.SC., resigns his commission. Dated 1 June 1969.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) I. A. Donaldson is confirmed in his present rank and seniority.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) G. M. Beddie is confirmed in his present rank and seniority.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. A. Johnston is confirmed in his present rank and seniority.

2nd Armoured Squadron (Waikato), RNZAC

Major R. S. Fox relinquishes the appointment of O.C. and is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 2 June 1969.

Captain E. T. Te Moananui to be temp. Major. Dated 3 June 1969.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

Regular Force

Captain R. T. Bennett to be temp. Major. Dated 1 June 1969.

Territorial Force

1st Commander Royal N.Z. Engineers (Works)

Lieutenant R. E. Lane, B.E.(CANT.), to be temp. Captain. Dated 8 April 1969.

Lieutenant Trevor William Smith, B.E.(ELECT.), GRAD.M.N.Z.I.E., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 30 April 1972. Dated 30 April 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

Territorial Force

2nd Lieutenant Peter Leslie O’Neil is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, until 9 January 1971. Dated 30 January 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

Regular Force

2nd Lieutenant S. J. Kidd to be Lieutenant. Dated 17 April 1969.

Territorial Force

2nd Battalion (Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast), RNZIR

Captain N. A. Kotua to be temp. Major. Dated 20 June 1969.

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

2nd Lieutenant M. G. Kelly to be Lieutenant. Dated 3 February 1969.

Lieutenant Michael George Kelly is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 31 August 1971. Dated 21 April 1969.

4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR

2nd Lieutenant R. L. Charteris to be Lieutenant. Dated 16 March 1969.

5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR

Lieutenant Philip John Ashenden is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 29 February 1972. Dated 1 April 1969.

2nd Lieutenant G. A. MacPhee to be Lieutenant. Dated 16 March 1969.

2nd Lieutenant A. J. Nicolson to be Lieutenant. Dated 16 March 1969.

2nd Lieutenant T. J. Carter to be Lieutenant. Dated 16 March 1969.

2nd Lieutenant P. L. Cook to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1969.

2nd Lieutenant J. A. Hill to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 April 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force

Lieutenant G. MacA. Field to be temp. Captain. Dated 17 March 1969.

Territorial Force

10th Transport Company, RNZASC

Lieutenant Richard Guthrie Thomas is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 30 April 1970. Dated 30 April 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force

Captain Richard Tanner Moloney, M.B., CH.B., from the 3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC, is granted a special medical engagement for a period of 3 years in the rank of Major, with seniority from 1 September 1968. Dated 1 April 1969.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class Peter John Kirkland, from the Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 May 1968. Dated 1 July 1969.

Territorial Force

3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

Captain R. T. Moloney, M.B., CH.B., is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 1 April 1969.

Michael William Fancourt to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 January 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force

Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster C. A. Baigent, having reached retiring age for rank, is transferred to the Supernumerary List and re-engaged until 3 June 1970. Dated 4 June 1969.

Warrant Officer 1st Class Hector Searle McLachlan to be Lieutenant and Quartermaster. Dated 19 May 1969.

2nd Lieutenant K. J. Dreyer to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 June 1969.



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🛡️ Appointments to Warrant Officer Ranks

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 July 1969
Warrant Officer, Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals
  • William Leslie Johnson, Appointed Warrant Officer 1st Class
  • Raymond Edward White (B.E.M.), Appointed Warrant Officer 1st Class
  • William Frederick Drewitt Croxson, Appointed Warrant Officer 2nd Class (temp. 1st Class)
  • Kevin Arthur Tasker, Appointed Warrant Officer 2nd Class (temp. 1st Class)
  • Stewart Macdonald Fussell, Appointed Staff Sergeant (temp. Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

🛡️ Graduates - Officer Cadet School, Portsea

🛡️ Defence & Military
14 June 1969
Officer Cadet School, Portsea, Regular commissions, 2nd Lieutenant
9 names identified
  • David John Partner, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
  • Errol Wayne Anker, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
  • John Stevenson Hayes, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
  • Lindsay Raymond Upjohn, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers
  • Ivan Donn Carswell, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps
  • Clive Paul Sinclair, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps
  • David Malcolm Lester, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
  • Keith David Hansen, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps
  • Patrick James McDonald, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment

🛡️ Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 May 1969
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery, Promotions, Regular Force, Supernumerary List, Territorial Force
  • D. G. Flux, Promoted to temp. Major
  • B. G. A. Harrison, Promoted to temp. Captain
  • Leonard Frank Partner (Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster), Posted to Retired List in rank of Major and Quartermaster
  • James Sydney Heard (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission lapses on appointment to Regular officer cadetship

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps Promotions and Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
2 June 1969
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, Promotions, Regular Force, Territorial Force
8 names identified
  • Richard Sibbald Fox (Major), Granted Regular commission for 1 year
  • G. L. Noah (Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster), Promoted to Captain and Quartermaster
  • Michael Bruce Jameson (2nd Lieutenant), Resigns commission
  • I. A. Donaldson (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed in present rank and seniority
  • G. M. Beddie (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed in present rank and seniority
  • D. A. Johnston (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed in present rank and seniority
  • R. S. Fox (Major), Relinquishes appointment of O.C. and transferred to Regular Force
  • E. T. Te Moananui (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major

🛡️ The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 June 1969
The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers, Promotions, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • R. T. Bennett (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major
  • R. E. Lane (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • Trevor William Smith (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals Transfer

🛡️ Defence & Military
30 January 1969
Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals, Transfer to Reserve of Officers
  • Peter Leslie O’Neil (2nd Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
17 April 1969
Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, Promotions, Regular Force, Territorial Force
11 names identified
  • S. J. Kidd (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • N. A. Kotua (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major
  • M. G. Kelly (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • Michael George Kelly (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List
  • R. L. Charteris (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • Philip John Ashenden (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List
  • G. A. MacPhee (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • A. J. Nicolson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • T. J. Carter (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. L. Cook (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. A. Hill (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
17 March 1969
Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Promotions, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • G. MacA. Field (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • Richard Guthrie Thomas (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers, General List

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 April 1969
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Appointments, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • Richard Tanner Moloney (Captain), Granted special medical engagement for 3 years in rank of Major
  • Peter John Kirkland (Warrant Officer 2nd Class), Appointed Lieutenant
  • R. T. Moloney (Captain), Transferred to Regular Force
  • Michael William Fancourt, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 June 1969
Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Promotions, Regular Force
  • C. A. Baigent (Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster), Transferred to Supernumerary List and re-engaged until 3 June 1970
  • Hector Searle McLachlan (Warrant Officer 1st Class), Appointed Lieutenant and Quartermaster
  • K. J. Dreyer (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant