Military Appointments and Promotions




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 82

PROVOST MARSHAL
Colonel L. W. Wright, M.B.E., Colonels’ List, relinquishes the appointment of Provost Marshal of the N.Z. Army on being reposted. Dated 25 November 1970.

ROYAL REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY

Regular Force
Lieutenant A. D. Ross to be temp. Captain. Dated 17 October 1970.

Territorial Force
16th Field Regiment, RNZA
The notice published in the Gazette, 17 April 1969, Volume I, p. 741, relating to Lieutenant C. G. Rice is cancelled.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. L. Tapper, B.E., is confirmed.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) B. K. Frith, Dip. Pharmacy, is confirmed.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS

Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Neal Conelly Schofield is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Dated 2 December 1970.
Major S. F. Sim to be Lieutenant-Colonel with seniority from 4 June 1970, next below Principal Matron L. Jones, DIP.N., RNZNC. Dated 9 November 1970.

Territorial Force
Queen Alexandra’s (Waikato/Wellington East Coast) Squadron, RNZAC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. J. Spooner is confirmed.
2nd Squadron (N.Z. Scottish), RNZAC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. G. McKay is confirmed.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. J. Lane is confirmed.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

Regular Force
Lieutenant G. M. Davies to be temp. Captain. Dated 28 July 1970.
Lieutenant R. F. Jones to be temp. Captain. Dated 21 September 1970.

Territorial Force
1st Construction Squadron, RNZE
2nd Lieutenant John Millson Owen Hughes, M.E.(CIV.), resigns his commission. Dated 1 July 1970.
1st Commander Royal N.Z. Engineers (Works)
2nd Lieutenant D. V. Kinniburgh, B.SC., to be Lieutenant. Dated 20 February 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

Territorial Force
1st Communication Zone Signal Squadron, RNZ Sigs.
2nd Lieutenant W. G. Marriott, B.SC., to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 March 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

Regular Force
Captain (temp. Major) J. G. Daniell to be Major. Dated 1 August 1970.
Captain Q. A. Rodda to be Major. Dated 1 August 1970.
Captain (temp. Major) B. P. C. Cudby to be Major. Dated 1 August 1970.
Captain (acting Major) and Quartermaster L. E. D. Rosie to be temp. Major and Quartermaster. Dated 7 September 1970.
Lieutenant J. Taia to be temp. Captain. Dated 14 October 1970.

Regular Force (Supernumerary List)
Major John Ross Benge is posted to the Retired List. Dated 11 November 1970.

Territorial Force
3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR
Charles Harvey Simpson to be Honorary Lieutenant as Director of Music. Dated 22 September 1970.
6th Battalion (Hauraki) RNZIR
Lieutenant John Maurice Priestley is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 September 1970.
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
Lieutenant Christopher James Henderson is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 1 May 1973. Dated 1 October 1970.
Lieutenant R. E. Hart is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority. Dated 1 October 1970.
Lieutenant Roger Lawrence Kerr is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, until 1 May 1972. Dated 23 September 1970.
4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR
2nd Lieutenant R. Smith to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 September 1970.
2nd Lieutenant P. A. Brosnan to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 September 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Territorial Force
1st Army Air Supply Organisation, RNZASC
Captain (temp. Major) T. C. Rogerson to be Major. Dated 1 October 1969.
5th Transport Company, RNZASC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. W. Boyd is confirmed.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force
Major E. H. Cluer, M.R.C.S.(ENG.), L.R.C.P.(LOND.), from the Territorial Force (2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC), to be Major, with seniority from 1 April 1968. Dated 2 November 1970.

Regular Force
Captain (temp. Major) A. R. Bean, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(EDIN.), is transferred to the Territorial Force. Dated 17 October 1970.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) J. S. Wilson to be Captain. Dated 5 September 1970.

Territorial Force
Lieutenant-Colonel C. D. Hall, M.B., CH.B., to be Colonel. Dated 24 September 1970.
2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Major E. H. Cluer, M.R.C.S.(ENG.), L.R.C.P.(LOND.), is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 2 November 1970.
John Schulz, M.B., B.S. (late Flight Lieutenant, RAAF Reserve, Medical Branch), to be Captain with seniority from 20 April 1969. Dated 20 April 1970.
3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC
Captain (temp. Major) A. R. Bean, M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.(EDIN.), from the Regular Force, to be Major with seniority from 20 June 1970. Dated 17 October 1970.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. C. Heaphy is confirmed.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Territorial Force
1st Infantry Workshop Stores Section,, RNZAOC
Lieutenant D. L. Wootton to be temp. Captain. Dated 13 October 1970.

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

Territorial Force
16th Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) S. J. Mitchell is confirmed.



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🛡️ Provost Marshal Appointment Relinquished

🛡️ Defence & Military
25 November 1970
Provost Marshal, Army, Relinquishment
  • Colonel L. W. Wright, M.B.E.

🛡️ Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
Artillery, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Commission Confirmation, Cancellation
  • A. D. Ross (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • C. G. Rice (Lieutenant), Notice cancelled
  • R. L. Tapper (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed
  • B. K. Frith (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps Transfers and Promotions

🛡️ Defence & Military
Armoured Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Transfer, Promotion, Reserve of Officers
6 names identified
  • Neal Conelly Schofield (Lieutenant-Colonel), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • S. F. Sim (Major), Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
  • L. Jones (Principal Matron), Seniority noted
  • P. J. Spooner (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed
  • C. G. McKay (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed
  • J. J. Lane (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed

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

🛡️ Defence & Military
Engineers, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Resignation, Commission
  • G. M. Davies (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • R. F. Jones (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • John Millson Owen Hughes (2nd Lieutenant), Resigns his commission
  • D. V. Kinniburgh (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
1 March 1970
Signals, Territorial Force, Promotion
  • W. G. Marriott (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment Promotions and Postings

🛡️ Defence & Military
Infantry Regiment, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Posting, Retired List, Honorary Lieutenant
13 names identified
  • J. G. Daniell (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • Q. A. Rodda (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • B. P. C. Cudby (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • L. E. D. Rosie (Captain and Quartermaster), Promoted to temp. Major and Quartermaster
  • J. Taia (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
  • John Ross Benge (Major), Posted to Retired List
  • Charles Harvey Simpson, Appointed Honorary Lieutenant
  • John Maurice Priestley (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Christopher James Henderson (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. E. Hart (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Roger Lawrence Kerr (Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. Smith (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • P. A. Brosnan (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps Confirmation of Commission

🛡️ Defence & Military
Army Service Corps, Territorial Force, Commission Confirmation
  • T. C. Rogerson (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • M. W. Boyd (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed

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

🛡️ Defence & Military
Army Medical Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Transfers, Seniority
8 names identified
  • E. H. Cluer (Major), Transferred to Regular Force
  • A. R. Bean (Captain), Transferred to Territorial Force
  • J. S. Wilson (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
  • C. D. Hall (Lieutenant-Colonel), Promoted to Colonel
  • E. H. Cluer (Major), Transferred to Regular Force
  • John Schulz (Captain), Commissioned
  • A. R. Bean (Captain), Promoted to Major
  • P. C. Heaphy (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed

🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps Promotion

🛡️ Defence & Military
13 October 1970
Army Ordnance Corps, Territorial Force, Promotion
  • D. L. Wootton (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain

🛡️ Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Confirmation of Commission

🛡️ Defence & Military
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Territorial Force, Commission Confirmation
  • S. J. Mitchell (2nd Lieutenant (on prob.)), Commission confirmed