Military Appointments and Transfers




ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force
Major (acting Lieutenant-Colonel) C. M. Dixon to be temp.
Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 17 June 1970.
Captain (temp. Major) A. W. Ancell to be Major. Dated
1 August 1970.

Territorial Force
10th Transport Company, RNZASC
The notice published in the Gazette, 7 May 1970, No. 27,
page 795, relating to 2nd Lieutenant Kevin George Kelly is
cancelled and the following substituted:
“Lieutenant Kevin George Kelly is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in
the rank of Lieutenant, until 28 February 1973. Dated 28
February 1970.”
5th Transport Company, RNZASC
Lieutenant A. G. Holst to be temp. Captain. Dated 8 August
1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. W. S. Reid, M.B., CH.B., is
reposted to the Territorial Force on completion of his regular
engagement. Dated 14 July 1970.
Lieutenant and Quartermaster R. A. Ayling to be temp.
Captain and Quartermaster. Dated 6 July 1970.

Territorial Force
Captain Anthony James Jephson Emmett, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S.
(ENG.), is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List,
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Captain.
Dated 1 June 1970.
2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Lieutenant Brian Leslie Poole is transferred to the Reserve
of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in
the rank of Lieutenant, until 31 March 1972. Dated 22 June
1970.
2nd Lieutenant J. H. Betteridge to be Lieutenant with senior-
ity from 15 December 1968 on having graduated M.B, CH.B.
Dated 15 December 1969.

1st Field Ambulance, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. W. S. Reid, M.B., CH.B., from
the Regular Force, to be Lieutenant (temp. Captain) with
seniority as Lieutenant from 12 December 1966 and temp.
Captain from 5 March 1970. Dated 14 July 1970.
Otago University Medical Company, R.N.Z.A.M.C.
Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) Alister Campbell Smillie,
B.D.S., RNZDC, relinquishes the appointment of CO and is
transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z.
Dental Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 8 July
1970.
Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) R. O. H. Irvine, M.D., CH.B.,
F.R.C.P. (LOND.), M.R.A.C.P., from the Reserve of Officers, Regi-
mental List, Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC, to
be Major (temp. Lieutenant-Colonel) with seniority as Major
from 1 January 1968 and temp. Lieutenant-Colonel from 1
January 1968, and is reappointed CO. Dated 8 July 1970.
Stewart James Edward to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.).
Dated 1 January 1970.
Patrick Arnold Warren Medlicott to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.). Dated 1 January 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force (Supernumerary List)
Major and Quartermaster C. A. Baigent is re-engaged for the
period 4 August 1970 to 3 October 1970.

Territorial Force
1st Infantry Workshop Stores Section, RNZAOC
Lieutenant Kenneth Hugh Baguley is transferred to the Re-
serve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance
Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 1 March 1973. Dated
1 March 1970.

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

Regular Force
Captain (temp. Major) J. A. Sanders, B.E. (ELECT.), A.M.I.E.E.,
A.M.B.I.M., to be Major. Dated 1 August 1970.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) K. A. Lord to be Captain. Dated
20 June 1970.
Lieutenant C. M. McSherry to be temp. Captain. Dated 1
July 1970.
2nd Lieutenant K. D. Mount to be Lieutenant. Dated 1
August 1970.

Territorial Force
1st General Troops Workshop, RNZEME
Captain Geoffrey Michael Maher, B.E.(ELECT.), GRAD. I.E.E.,
resigns his commission. Dated 24 June 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

Territorial Force
1st Mobile Dental Unit, RNZDC
Lieutenant D. S. Dinniss, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S.(ENG.), F.A.C.D.S.,
to be Captain Dated 12 December 1967.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force
Chaplain 4th Class G. T. Creagh (Church of England) to be
Chaplain 3rd Class. Dated 3 July 1970.

N.Z. ARMY LEGAL SERVICE

Territorial Force
Captain K. L. Johnston, LL.B., to be temp. Major. Dated 5
June 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS

Regular Force
Lieutenant L. K. R. Williams, B.A., to be temp. Captain.
Dated 5 June 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force
Matron (temp. Principal Matron) L. Jones, DIP.N., to be
Principal Matron. Dated 4 June 1970.
Charge Sister Dorothy Mary Paterson is posted to the
Retired List. Dated 5 August 1970.
Sister Carolyn Joan Marquand, from the Territorial Force,
to be Charge Sister with seniority from 1 June 1969, on an
initial engagement of 3 years. Dated 29 June 1970.
Sister Carolyn Margaret Rogers from the Retired List, to be
Charge Sister. Dated 6 July 1970.
Charge Sister Carolyn Margaret Rogers is reposted to the
Retired List. Dated 19 July 1970.
Sister M. E. Whineray to be temp. Charge Sister. Dated 3
July 1970.
Wendy Carpenter to be Sister with seniority from 22nd June
1968 on an initial engagement of 2 years. Dated 22 June 1970.
Judy Ann Duncan to be Sister on an initial engagement of
2 years. Dated 13 July 1970.

Territorial Force
Sister J. C. Robertson, 2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC, to
be Charge Sister. Dated 9 September 1969.
Shirley Ann Brown to be Charge Sister and is posted to 1st
Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC. Dated 26 June 1970.
Sister Carolyn Joan Marquand, 1st Casualty Clearing Station,
RNZAMC, is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 29 June
1970.

EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

Territorial Force
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade Group
Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Gray, O.B.E., E.D., from the Reserve
of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess
of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR, to be Lieutenant-
Colonel with seniority from 1 September 1966. Dated 1 April
1969.
Lieutenant-Colonel G. J. MacLeod, E.D., from the Reserve of
Officers, Regimental List, 6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR, to
be Lieutenant-Colonel with seniority from 1 November 1966.
Dated 1 July 1970.

Headquarters, Logistic Support Group
Major William Gerrard Douglas Kerslake, E.D., is transferred
to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry
Regiment, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 April 1970.
Captain D. W. H. MacDonald to be temp. Major. Dated
1 July 1970.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Bayfield High School Cadets
Captain V. J. Tie to be Major. Dated 22 May 1970.

King’s College Cadets
Peter Greenhalgh, B.A.(CANTAB.), to be 2nd Lieutenant (on
prob.). Dated 13 April 1970.

Ngata Memorial College Cadets
Captain N. Kaire to be temp. Major. Dated 20 May 1970.



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🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
17 June 1970
Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Promotions, Transfers, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • C. M. Dixon (Major), promoted to temp. Lieutenant-Colonel
  • A. W. Ancell (Captain), promoted to Major
  • Kevin George Kelly (2nd Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • A. G. Holst (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
14 July 1970
Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Promotions, Transfers, Regular Force, Territorial Force
10 names identified
  • R. W. S. Reid (Lieutenant), reposted to Territorial Force
  • R. A. Ayling (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), promoted to temp. Captain and Quartermaster
  • Anthony James Jephson Emmett (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Brian Leslie Poole (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • J. H. Betteridge (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • R. W. S. Reid (Lieutenant), transferred from Regular Force
  • Alister Campbell Smillie (Major), relinquishes appointment and transferred to Reserve
  • R. O. H. Irvine (Major), transferred from Reserve of Officers
  • Stewart James, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • Patrick Arnold Warren Medlicott, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps Re-engagement and Transfer

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 August 1970
Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Re-engagement, Transfer, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • C. A. Baigent (Major and Quartermaster), re-engaged for period
  • Kenneth Hugh Baguley (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers

🛡️ Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Promotions and Resignation

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 August 1970
Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Promotions, Resignation, Regular Force, Territorial Force
  • J. A. Sanders (Captain), promoted to Major
  • K. A. Lord (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
  • C. M. McSherry (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
  • K. D. Mount (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
  • Geoffrey Michael Maher (Captain), resigns his commission

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Dental Corps Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 December 1967
Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, Promotion, Territorial Force
  • D. S. Dinniss (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
3 July 1970
Royal N.Z. Chaplains Department, Promotion, Territorial Force
  • G. T. Creagh (Chaplain 4th Class), promoted to Chaplain 3rd Class

🛡️ N.Z. Army Legal Service Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 June 1970
N.Z. Army Legal Service, Promotion, Territorial Force
  • K. L. Johnston (Captain), promoted to temp. Major

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
5 June 1970
Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps, Promotion, Regular Force
  • L. K. R. Williams (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps Promotions and Retirements

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 June 1970
Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps, Promotions, Retirements, Regular Force, Territorial Force
11 names identified
  • L. Jones (Matron), promoted to Principal Matron
  • Dorothy Mary Paterson (Charge Sister), posted to Retired List
  • Carolyn Joan Marquand (Sister), appointed Charge Sister
  • Carolyn Margaret Rogers (Sister), appointed Charge Sister
  • Carolyn Margaret Rogers (Charge Sister), reposted to Retired List
  • M. E. Whineray (Sister), promoted to temp. Charge Sister
  • Wendy Carpenter, appointed Sister
  • Judy Ann Duncan, appointed Sister
  • J. C. Robertson (Sister), promoted to Charge Sister
  • Shirley Ann Brown, appointed Charge Sister
  • Carolyn Joan Marquand (Sister), transferred to Regular Force

🛡️ Extra Regimental Employment Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 September 1966
Extra Regimental Employment, Promotions, Transfers, Territorial Force
  • J. H. Gray (Lieutenant-Colonel), transferred with seniority
  • G. J. MacLeod (Lieutenant-Colonel), transferred with seniority
  • William Gerrard Douglas Kerslake (Major), transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • D. W. H. MacDonald (Captain), promoted to temp. Major

🛡️ N.Z. Cadet Corps Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
22 May 1970
N.Z. Cadet Corps, Promotions
  • V. J. Tie (Captain), promoted to Major
  • Peter Greenhalgh, appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)
  • N. Kaire (Captain), promoted to temp. Major