✨ Military Appointments and Promotions
16 MARCH
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS
Regular Force
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) D. P. Bent to be Captain with effect from 20 December 1971.
2nd Lieutenant P. D. Dale to be Lieutenant with effect from 20 December 1971.
Territorial Force
1st Infantry Brigade Group Signal Squadron, RNZ Sigs
Gary James Phillips is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT
Regular Force
Captain (temp. Major) J. R. Presland to be Major with effect from 15 October 1971.
Captain (temp. Major) T. A. Aldridge to be Major with effect from 13 December 1971.
Captain (temp. Major) L. D. Grant, M.B.E., to be Major with effect from 20 December 1971.
Captain A. J. Booth to be temp. Major with effect from 20 November 1971.
Lieutenant B. R. Dodson, LL.B., to be temp. Captain with effect from 15 November 1971.
Lieutenant J. P. Cutler to be temp. Captain with effect from 28 October 1971.
A32085 Warrant Officer 1st Class Ian Barber is appointed to a commission in the rank of Lieutenant and Quartermaster with effect from 4 December 1971.
Officer Cadet Wayne Richard Baker is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 11 December 1971.
Supernumerary List
Major Ian James Hellyer is posted to the Retired List with effect from 19 January 1972.
Territorial Force
2nd Battalion (Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast), RNZIR
Brian James Gemmell is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
John Morton Kelland, DIP.AGR., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR
Captain Peter Stephen Sullivan is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Captain with effect from 7 December 1971.
Lieutenant Reynold John Sinclair Macpherson resigns his commission with effect from 1 January 1972.
William John Greville Bowen is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
David John Glaister is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR
Lieutenant Bruce Leonard Ansley is posted to the Retired List with effect from 1 November 1971.
Lieutenant P. A. Brosnan is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR, in the rank of Lieutenant with effect from 1 September 1971.
Trevor Thomas Middleton is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR
Brian Peter Gordon, DIP.AGR., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) I. K. Milne to be Captain with effect from 1 July 1971.
Lieutenant Anthony Geoffrey Sims is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant with effect from 1 December 1971.
2nd Lieutenant M. J. Blewman to be Lieutenant with effect from 9 December 1971.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. S. Gardner is confirmed.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Percival Riley resigns his commission with effect from 7 January 1972.
Major K. R. Cooke, B.C.A., A.N.Z.I.M., to be Lieutenant-Colonel with seniority from 1 January 1971, next below Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. Hall, M.C., RNZIR, and with effect from 19 December 1971.
2nd Lieutenant N. A. Philp to be Lieutenant with effect from 20 December 1971.
2nd Lieutenant M. T. Campbell to be Lieutenant with effect from 20 December 1971.
2nd Lieutenant K. L. Philp to be Lieutenant with effect from 21 December 1971.
Supernumerary List
Major R. J. K. McKinnon is re-engaged until 16 February 1972.
Territorial Force
6th Transport Platoon (Motor Ambulance), RNZASC
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) K. J. Tucker relinquishes the temp. rank of Captain and is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 5th Transport Company, RNZASC, in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 7 April 1968 and effect from 17 December 1971.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Territorial Force
2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Lieutenant Arthur Wesley Kingston McDowell (non-medical) is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant with effect from 1 January 1972.
Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 20 January 1972, No. 3, page 114, confirming the commissions of 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) in the rank of Lieutenant, the name of D. J. Shipp is hereby deleted.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) David John Shipp lapses with effect from 3 October 1971.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Regular Force
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) and Quartermaster A. W. Dell to be Captain and Quartermaster with effect from 1 January 1972.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) K. J. Dreyer relinquishes the temp. rank of Captain with effect from 15 December 1971.
Territorial Force
1st Composite Ordnance Company, RNZAOC
Graeme Raymond Harrison is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 2 December 1971.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Regular Force
Captain M. McR. Jameson to be temp. Major with effect from 20 December 1971.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) C. M. McSherry to be Captain with effect from 20 December 1971.
Territorial Force
16th Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME
2nd Lieutenant S. J. Mitchell to be Lieutenant with effect from 11 August 1971.
1st General Troops Workshop, RNZEME
2nd Lieutenant D. M. Greenslade to be Lieutenant with effect from 9 December 1971.
ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS
Regular Force
Captain Timothy Norman Rishworth, B.D.S., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Dental Corps, in the rank of Captain with effect from 25 December 1971 until 24 December 1983.
Captain P. J. Clarke, B.D.S.(N.Z.), M.D.S.(OTAGO), F.A.C.D.S., is re-engaged until 14 February 1974.
Michael John Bain, B.D.S., is appointed to a commission on a Special Dental Engagement for a period of 4½ years, in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 9 December 1971 and effect from 13 January 1972.
Ian Mervyn Brown, B.D.S., is appointed to a commission on a Special Dental Engagement for a period of 4½ years in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 9 December 1971 and effect from 13 January 1972.
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NZ Gazette 1972, No 24
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NZ Gazette 1972, No 24
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🛡️ Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals - Regular and Territorial Force Promotions
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Corps of Signals, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Appointments
- D. P. Bent (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- P. D. Dale (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- Gary James Phillips, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment - Regular and Territorial Force Promotions
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Appointments, Retirements, Resignations
23 names identified
- J. R. Presland (Captain), promoted to Major
- T. A. Aldridge (Captain), promoted to Major
- L. D. Grant (Captain, M.B.E.), promoted to Major
- A. J. Booth (Captain), promoted to temp. Major
- B. R. Dodson (Lieutenant, LL.B.), promoted to temp. Captain
- J. P. Cutler (Lieutenant), promoted to temp. Captain
- Ian Barber (Warrant Officer 1st Class), appointed Lieutenant and Quartermaster
- Wayne Richard Baker (Officer Cadet), appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Ian James Hellyer (Major), posted to Retired List
- Brian James Gemmell, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- John Morton Kelland (DIP.AGR.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Peter Stephen Sullivan (Captain), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Reynold John Sinclair Macpherson (Lieutenant), resigns commission
- William John Greville Bowen, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- David John Glaister, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Bruce Leonard Ansley (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
- P. A. Brosnan (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Trevor Thomas Middleton, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Brian Peter Gordon (DIP.AGR.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- I. K. Milne (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- Anthony Geoffrey Sims (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- M. J. Blewman (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- M. S. Gardner (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps - Regular and Territorial Force Appointments
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Army Service Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions, Appointments, Re-engagement
7 names identified
- Walter Percival Riley (Lieutenant-Colonel), resigns commission
- K. R. Cooke (Major, B.C.A., A.N.Z.I.M.), promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel
- N. A. Philp (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- M. T. Campbell (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- K. L. Philp (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- R. J. K. McKinnon (Major), re-engaged
- K. J. Tucker (Lieutenant), relinquishes temp. rank, transferred to Reserve
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps - Territorial Force Appointments and Cancellations
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, Appointments, Transfers, Cancellations
- Arthur Wesley Kingston McDowell (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- D. J. Shipp (2nd Lieutenant), commission deleted
- David John Shipp (2nd Lieutenant), commission lapses
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps - Regular and Territorial Force Promotions
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions
- A. W. Dell (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain and Quartermaster
- K. J. Dreyer (Lieutenant), relinquishes temp. rank
- Graeme Raymond Harrison, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
🛡️ Corps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Promotions
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryCorps of Royal N.Z. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Regular Force, Territorial Force, Promotions
- M. McR. Jameson (Captain), promoted to temp. Major
- C. M. McSherry (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- S. J. Mitchell (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- D. M. Greenslade (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
🛡️ Royal N.Z. Dental Corps - Special Engagements and Re-engagements
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRoyal N.Z. Dental Corps, Regular Force, Special Engagement, Re-engagement
- Timothy Norman Rishworth (Captain, B.D.S.), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- P. J. Clarke (Captain, B.D.S.(N.Z.), M.D.S.(OTAGO), F.A.C.D.S.), re-engaged
- Michael John Bain (B.D.S.), appointed Lieutenant on Special Dental Engagement
- Ian Mervyn Brown (B.D.S.), appointed Lieutenant on Special Dental Engagement