✨ Military Appointments & Promotions
7 MAY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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Territorial Force
Chaplain 3rd Class Thomas Patrick Cloher (Roman Catholic) is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, in the rank of Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 6 February 1970.
The Rev. Maurice Norman White (Roman Catholic) to be Chaplain 4th Class, and is posted to the Southern Military District Chaplains Pool. Dated 18 March 1970.
ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Regular Force
Charge Sister T. J. Meleisea is re-engaged for the period 4 January 1970 to 3 May 1970.
Sister C. McCoy is seconded to RNZAF. Dated 12 March 1970.
N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS
Regular Force
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. I. Bottern is re-engaged from 5 April 1970 to 4 April 1971.
Lieutenant G. T. Callanan is re-engaged for 2 years as from 16 December 1969.
EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
Territorial Force
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade Group
Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Gray, O.B.E., E.D., R.N.Z.I.R., to be Colonel. Dated 1 April 1970.
Headquarters, Logistic Support Group
Lieutenant Thomas Desmond Pinfold, R.N.Z.I.R., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 28 February 1973. Dated 28 February 1970.
2nd Lieutenant R. D. Galbraith, R.N.Z.I.R., to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 February 1970.
Headquarters, Force Maintenance Area
2nd Lieutenant D. W. Huse, R.N.Z.I.R., to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 February 1970.
N.Z. Public Relations Unit
2nd Lieutenant M. F. Gibson, R.N.Z.I.R., to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 February 1970.
Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade Group
Lieutenant-Colonel E. G. Latter, M.B.E., E.D., R.N.Z.I.R., to be Colonel. Dated 1 April 1970.
N.Z. CADET CORPS
Central Military District Cadet Officers “X” List
Lieutenant Richard William Glover, B.A., resigns his commission. Dated 9 March 1970.
Lieutenant Errol Lynn Hardy, B.AGR.SC., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 January 1970.
Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets
Major G. C. Slatter to be temp. Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 15 November 1969.
King’s High School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant J. T. McKinlay, B.E.(CIV.), to be Lieutenant. Dated 26 February 1970.
2nd Lieutenant P. J. Weusten to be Lieutenant. Dated 26 February 1970.
New Plymouth Boys’ High School Cadets
Lieutenant John Joseph Stewart is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 31 December 1969.
Northern Military District Cadet Officers “X” List
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Robert Darrel Tudor Franklin lapses. Dated 16 March 1970.
Otago Boys’ High School Cadets
Paul Eugene Aubin, M.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 25 February 1970.
Rotorua Boys’ High School Cadets
Major Percy Alexander Frank Lewis is posted to the Retired List. Dated 13 December 1969.
Lieutenant Ian Alsop, M.SC., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 13 December 1969.
St. Andrew’s College Cadets
Captain Frederick Brian Leather, M.C., B.SC., DIP.ED., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 17 December 1969.
Charles Rodney Dowling, B.A., to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 23 February 1970.
Ian Andrew More to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 23 February 1970.
St. Augustine’s College Cadets
Captain (temp. Major) the Rev Leonard James Hanley, B.A., relinquishes the appointment of O.C. and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 31 March 1970.
Southern Military District Cadet Officers “X” List
Major George Emerson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 February 1970.
Wanganui Collegiate School Cadets
2nd Lieutenant B. Andrews to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 April 1969.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS
Regimental List
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
Captain Thomas James Atchison is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Captain. Dated 10 February 1970.
General List
The following officers are posted to the Retired List:
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
Lieutenant-Colonel Phillip Gilbert Pasley, E.D. Dated 19 February 1970.
Lieutenant Lindsay Wallis Moore. Dated 23 March 1970.
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Major Daniel Lindsay Studholme. Dated 5 March 1970.
Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals
Captain Robin John Park. Dated 30 March 1970.
Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
Lieutenant-Colonel Roy Ian Blair, O.B.E., E.D. Dated 21 March 1970.
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
Captain Noel Russell Freeman, M.B., CH.B. Dated 20 March 1970.
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department
Chaplain 4th Class Peter Christopher McRae (Roman Catholic). Dated 2 April 1970.
N.Z. Cadet Corps
Captain Robertson John Oswald. Dated 8 April 1970.
Lieutenant John Bevan Park. Dated 23 March 1970.
Lieutenant Raymond James Worley, M.A. Dated 23 March 1970.
Dated at Wellington this 24th day of April 1970.
DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.
(Army 251/14/4)
Appointment, Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers to Retired List, and Retirements 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 appointment, promotions, extensions of commissions, transfers to retired list, and retirements of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
REGULAR AIR FORCE
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH
Promotions
The under-mentioned Pilot Officers to be Flying Officers, with seniority and effect from 28 March 1970:
Pilot Officer Kelvin Aldridge (82959).
Pilot Officer Ian George Wood (82961).
Transfer to Retired List
Squadron Leader Alexander Robertson Campbell, A.F.C. (70999), is transferred to the Retired List “A”, with effect from 30 January 1970.
TECHNICAL BRANCH
Transfer to Retired List
Engineer Division
Wing Commander Robert Fraser Ward, M.B.E. (70444), is transferred to the Retired List “A”, with effect from 28 March 1970.
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NZ Gazette 1970, No 27
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🛡️ Territorial Force Chaplain Transfers and Appointments
🛡️ Defence & Military6 February 1970
Territorial Force, Chaplains, Reserve of Officers, Military District
- Thomas Patrick Cloher (Chaplain 3rd Class), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Maurice Norman White (Reverend), Appointed Chaplain 4th Class
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps Regular Force Re-engagement and Secondment
🛡️ Defence & Military12 March 1970
Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Regular Force, Re-engagement, Secondment
- T. J. Meleisea (Charge Sister), Re-engaged for service period
- C. McCoy (Sister), Seconded to RNZAF
🛡️ N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps Regular Force Re-engagements
🛡️ Defence & Military5 April 1970
N.Z. Women's Royal Army Corps, Regular Force, Re-engagement
- M. I. Bottern (Lieutenant (temporary Captain)), Re-engaged for service period
- G. T. Callanan (Lieutenant), Re-engaged for service period
🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment - Territorial Force Promotions and Transfers
🛡️ Defence & Military1 April 1970
Territorial Force, Extra Regimental Employment, Promotions, Transfers, Reserve of Officers
6 names identified
- J. H. Gray (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., E.D.), Promoted to Colonel
- Thomas Desmond Pinfold (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- R. D. Galbraith (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- D. W. Huse (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- M. F. Gibson (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- E. G. Latter (Lieutenant-Colonel, M.B.E., E.D.), Promoted to Colonel
🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Officer Resignations, Postings, and Promotions
🛡️ Defence & Military9 March 1970
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Cadet Officers, Resignation, Retired List, Promotions
16 names identified
- Richard William Glover (Lieutenant, B.A.), Resigned commission
- Errol Lynn Hardy (Lieutenant, B.AGR.SC.), Posted to Retired List
- G. C. Slatter (Major), Promoted to temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
- J. T. McKinlay (2nd Lieutenant, B.E.(CIV.)), Promoted to Lieutenant
- P. J. Weusten (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- John Joseph Stewart (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Robert Darrel Tudor Franklin (2nd Lieutenant (on probation)), Commission lapses
- Paul Eugene Aubin (M.A.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)
- Percy Alexander Frank Lewis (Major), Posted to Retired List
- Ian Alsop (Lieutenant, M.SC.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Frederick Brian Leather (Captain, M.C., B.SC., DIP.ED.), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Charles Rodney Dowling (B.A.), Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)
- Ian Andrew More, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)
- Leonard James Hanley (Captain (temporary Major), Reverend, B.A.), Relinquishes appointment, transferred to Reserve of Officers
- George Emerson (Major), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- B. Andrews (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
🛡️ Reserve of Officers - Regimental and General List Postings to Retired List
🛡️ Defence & Military10 February 1970
Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, Artillery, Armoured Corps, Signals, Medical Corps, Chaplains, Cadet Corps
11 names identified
- Thomas James Atchison (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Phillip Gilbert Pasley (Lieutenant-Colonel, E.D.), Posted to Retired List
- Lindsay Wallis Moore (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
- Daniel Lindsay Studholme (Major), Posted to Retired List
- Robin John Park (Captain), Posted to Retired List
- Roy Ian Blair (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., E.D.), Posted to Retired List
- Noel Russell Freeman (Captain, M.B., CH.B.), Posted to Retired List
- Peter Christopher McRae (Chaplain 4th Class), Posted to Retired List
- Robertson John Oswald (Captain), Posted to Retired List
- John Bevan Park (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
- Raymond James Worley (Lieutenant, M.A.), Posted to Retired List
- David S. Thomson, Minister of Defence
🛡️ Royal New Zealand Air Force Officer Appointments, Promotions, and Retirements
🛡️ Defence & Military28 March 1970
Royal New Zealand Air Force, Regular Air Force, General Duties Branch, Technical Branch, Promotions, Transfer to Retired List
- Kelvin Aldridge (Pilot Officer), Promoted to Flying Officer
- Ian George Wood (Pilot Officer), Promoted to Flying Officer
- Alexander Robertson Campbell (Squadron Leader, A.F.C.), Transferred to Retired List
- Robert Fraser Ward (Wing Commander, M.B.E.), Transferred to Retired List