Military Appointments and Promotions




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 44

Lieutenant Commander C. W. Holland-Goodwin, released (engagement completed), to date 13 June 1969, and placed on the Retired List of officers, to date 14 June 1969.

Temporary Lieutenant Commander D. J. Collins, M.B.E., engagement extended to 7 May 1975.

Lieutenant A. R. Mitchell, released (at own request), to date 20 January 1966, and entered in the RNZN in the rank of Lieutenant (Sp), to date 21 January 1966.

Surgeon Lieutenant A. M. B. Gebbie, engagement extended to 31 August 1970.

Surgeon Lieutenant G. M. Lowson, to be released (short-service commission completed), to date 12 September 1969, and placed on the Emergency List of officers, to date 13 September 1969.

Temporary Lieutenant R. J. Pierson, confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant, to date 29 April 1969.

Sub Lieutenant C. P. Tomlin, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, to date 1 May 1969.

Sub Lieutenant W. J. Calkin, granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant, to date 1 April 1969.

Ensign C. L. Stewart, promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenant, to date 1 May 1968.

Fourth Officer L. S. Gray, WRNZNS, granted the acting rank of Third Officer from 3 June 1969, and granted the temporary rank of Third Officer from 5 June 1969.

Joe Murray, N.Z. 343810, CPO (GAI) and Alexander John Chandler, N.Z. 16467, PRD, promoted to the rank of ensign, to date 30 June 1969.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of July 1969.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.


Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Army


PURSUANT to section 16 of the New Zealand Army Act 1950, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations, and retirements of officers of the New Zealand Army:

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS

Regular Force

The following are appointed to Regular commissions, as shown:

In Rank of Lieutenant

Staff Sergeant Edward John Richard Slater, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, with seniority from 1 October 1968.

In Rank of 2nd Lieutenant

Corporal Rodger Barrington Haworth, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, with seniority from 1 May 1969.

Dated 1 July 1969.

The following are appointed to Quartermaster Commissions in the rank of Lieutenant and Quartermaster, in order shown:

Warrant Officer Class 1 Leslie John Pye, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps.

Warrant Officer Class 2 Edward Harrington Pattle, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment.

Dated 1 July 1969.

ROYAL REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY

Regular Force

Captain G. M. Connor to be temp. Major. Dated 1 May 1969.

2nd Lieutenant G. L. Flavel to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 June 1969.

Territorial Force

16th Field Regiment, RNZA

Lieutenant Roger Marshall is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 30 April 1972. Dated 1 May 1969.

3rd Field Regiment, RNZA

Lieutenant P. R. Fantham to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 June 1969.

Lieutenant I. D. Tudor is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd Field Regiment, RNZA, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 2 May 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS

Territorial Force

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

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. J. Wilson is confirmed in his present rank and seniority.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

Regular Force

Captain J. D. Broadbent, N.Z.C.E., R.E.A., is re-engaged for a period of 2 years as from 31 July 1970.

Territorial Force

1st Commander Royal New Zealand Engineers (Works)

Captain S. C. Gentry, M.E.(CIV.), M.SC.(CAL.), M.N.Z.I.E., M.A.S.C.E., to be temp. Major. Dated 1 May 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

Regular Force

Lieutenant D. W. Smith to be temp. Captain. Dated 12 June 1969.

Territorial Force

1st Communication Zone Signal Squadron, RNZ Sigs.

Lieutenant B. Hitchon to be temp. Captain. Dated 10 February 1969.

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

Regular Force

Captain (temp. Major) O. E. Mann to be Major. Dated 15 June 1969.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster T. F. Phillips to be Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 1 July 1969.

Lieutenant G. J. Keelty was re-engaged as a long-service officer on completion of his initial engagement. Dated 14 March 1967.

Supernumerary List

Major R. L. Ryan is re-engaged for the period 21 May 1969 to 21 July 1969.

Major and Quartermaster N. M. Laing is re-engaged for the period 20 June 1969 to 19 September 1969.

Territorial Force

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

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. Reid is confirmed in his present rank and seniority.

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

Captain (temp. Major) D. K. McKenzie to be Major with seniority from 20 November 1967. Dated 1 May 1968.

Captain (temp. Major) D. Harris, E.D., to be Major. Dated 17 May 1969.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. R. Harré to be Captain. Dated 16 May 1969.

Lieutenant Graeme James McLeod is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 1 September 1970. Dated 31 March 1969.

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

Lieutenant C. C. Wisker, from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 28 September 1965. Dated 1 April 1969.

The notice published in the Gazette, 12 June 1969, No. 35, p. 1078, relating to 2nd Lieutenant B. M. Laird, is cancelled and the following substituted:

“2nd Lieutenant B. M. Laird to be Lieutenant. Dated 8 November 1967.

“Lieutenant B. M. Laird is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 28 May 1968.”

6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR

Captain (temp. Major) R. G. Brown to be Major. Dated 18 May 1969.

Lieutenant Peter Warrender Mahy is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 30 April 1971. Dated 1 May 1969.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant Milton Stanley Joyce is hereby cancelled. Dated 14 November 1968.



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🛡️ Royal New Zealand Navy Appointments, Promotions and Terminations

🛡️ Defence & Military
14 July 1969
Royal New Zealand Navy, Promotions, Retirements, Engagements, Emergency List
12 names identified
  • C. W. Holland-Goodwin (Lieutenant Commander), released from engagement, placed on Retired List
  • D. J. Collins (Temporary Lieutenant Commander, M.B.E.), engagement extended
  • A. R. Mitchell (Lieutenant), released, entered RNZN as Lieutenant (Sp)
  • A. M. B. Gebbie (Surgeon Lieutenant), engagement extended
  • G. M. Lowson (Surgeon Lieutenant), to be released, placed on Emergency List
  • R. J. Pierson (Temporary Lieutenant), confirmed in rank of Lieutenant
  • C. P. Tomlin (Sub Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • W. J. Calkin (Sub Lieutenant), granted temporary rank of Lieutenant
  • C. L. Stewart (Ensign), promoted to Sub Lieutenant
  • L. S. Gray (Fourth Officer), granted acting and temporary rank of Third Officer
  • Joe Murray (N.Z. 343810, CPO (GAI)), promoted to Ensign
  • Alexander John Chandler (N.Z. 16467, PRD), promoted to Ensign

  • David S. Thomson, Minister of Defence

🛡️ New Zealand Army Officer Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 July 1969
New Zealand Army, Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, Retirements, Regular Force, Territorial Force
29 names identified
  • Edward John Richard Slater (Staff Sergeant), appointed to Regular commission as Lieutenant
  • Rodger Barrington Haworth (Corporal), appointed to Regular commission as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Leslie John Pye (Warrant Officer Class 1), appointed to Quartermaster Commission as Lieutenant and Quartermaster
  • Edward Harrington Pattle (Warrant Officer Class 2), appointed to Quartermaster Commission as Lieutenant and Quartermaster
  • G. M. Connor (Captain), to be temporary Major
  • G. L. Flavel (2nd Lieutenant), to be Lieutenant
  • Roger Marshall (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • P. R. Fantham (Lieutenant), to be temporary Captain
  • I. D. Tudor (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. J. Wilson (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), commission confirmed
  • J. D. Broadbent (Captain), re-engaged for a period
  • S. C. Gentry (Captain, M.E.(CIV.), M.SC.(CAL.), M.N.Z.I.E., M.A.S.C.E.), to be temporary Major
  • D. W. Smith (Lieutenant), to be temporary Captain
  • B. Hitchon (Lieutenant), to be temporary Captain
  • O. E. Mann (Captain (temp. Major)), to be Major
  • T. F. Phillips (Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster), to be Captain and Quartermaster
  • G. J. Keelty (Lieutenant), re-engaged as long-service officer
  • R. L. Ryan (Major), re-engaged for a period
  • N. M. Laing (Major and Quartermaster), re-engaged for a period
  • N. Reid (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), commission confirmed
  • D. K. McKenzie (Captain (temp. Major)), to be Major
  • D. Harris (Captain, E.D.), to be Major
  • A. R. Harré (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), to be Captain
  • Graeme James McLeod (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • C. C. Wisker (Lieutenant), to be Lieutenant from Reserve of Officers
  • B. M. Laird (2nd Lieutenant), to be Lieutenant, transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. G. Brown (Captain (temp. Major)), to be Major
  • Peter Warrender Mahy (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Milton Stanley Joyce (2nd Lieutenant), commission cancelled

  • His Excellency the Governor-General