✨ Military Appointments and Promotions
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3rd Infantry Brigade Group Signal Squadron, RNZ Sigs
Neil Douglas Cooper, B.SC., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 16 February 1972.
ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT
2nd Battalion (Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast), RNZIR
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. L. Hooson is confirmed.
Ernest William Gartrell, LL.B. is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972.
James Edward Rickard is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 1 March 1972.
Michael John Dolden is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 26 March 1972.
3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland), RNZIR
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) A. L. Jermaine to be Captain with seniority and effect from 5 December 1971.
The following are appointed to commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972:
Michael Arthur Leggett.
Peter John Hale.
The following are appointed to commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972:
Ian Harcourt Bunt.
Kevin Patrick Morahan.
Christopher James Gage, DIP.V.F.M.
4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR
Brigadier H. H. Parata, D.S.O., E.D., Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, is reappointed Honorary Colonel until 31 March 1976.
5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) J. W. Duncan is confirmed.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) B. D. Clarkson is confirmed.
6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR
Lieutenant C. D. Muter to be temp. Captain with effect from 27 November 1971.
Lieutenant Donald Edwin Jamieson is posted to the Retired List with effect from 1 January 1972.
2nd Lieutenant B. P. Comrie to be Lieutenant with effect from 9 December 1971.
The following are appointed to commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972:
David John Church.
Roderic Anthony Ward, B.E.(ELEC.)
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
The appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel P. W. Robertshaw, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., Retired List, as Honorary Colonel is extended until 30 April 1972.
Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Harrison, E.D., Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, is appointed Honorary Colonel for a period of 4 years with effect from 1 May 1972, vice Lieutenant-Colonel P. W. Robertshaw, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., whose term has expired.
Lieutenant L. G. Scott to be temp. Captain with effect from 27 November 1971.
Lieutenant C. P. Monod to be temp. Captain with effect from 1 February 1972.
Lieutenant Robert Bruce McClymont is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR, in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 15 April 1971 and effect from 17 April 1972.
2nd Lieutenant I. C. Hunter to be Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 14 April 1972.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) T. A. Judd, B.ARCH., is confirmed.
The following to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972:
Trevor Burward Hoy.
Alan Lawrence Pratt.
Samuel Amuri Robinson, B.AGRIC.SC., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Headquarters 21st Supply Company, RNZASC
Paul Warren O’Regan, LL.B., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972.
1st Transport Company, RNZASC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) R. B. Proudfoot is confirmed.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) B. J. Pilkington is confirmed.
1st Army Air Supply Organisation, RNZASC
2nd Lieutenant Roger David Nelson Magee resigns his commission with effect from 31 March 1972.
2nd Independent Platoon (Tipper), RNZASC
Douglas Arthur Gartner is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972.
3rd Transport Company (General Transport), RNZASC
Neil Leslie Stevenson, B.COM., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972.
5th Transport Company, RNZASC
The following to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 1 March 1972:
Roderick Hugh Denmead.
Grant Andrew Burt.
Roderick Hugh Biel.
Breet McLeod Robinson, B.ARCH., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972.
6th Transport Platoon (Motor Ambulance), RNZASC
2nd Lieutenant A. J. Beckett to be Lieutenant with effect from 6 April 1971.
Gregory John Stainton is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972.
10th Transport Company (General Transport), RNZASC
2nd Lieutenant J. M. Hancock to be Lieutenant with effect from 14 April 1972.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) A. C. Christie is confirmed.
The following to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 28 March 1972:
Brian Eric White, DIP.V.F.M.
Anthony Michael Fayerman.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Lieutenant-Colonel Earle Craig Neil Gray, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.P., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, with effect from 1 April 1972.
Major Robinson Richard Cocks, F.B.O.A.(LOND.), S.D.O. (N.Z.), is posted to the Retired List with effect from 31 March 1972.
Captain H. C. Russell, S.D.O.(N.Z.), to be Major, with seniority and effect from 1 April 1972, on assuming the appointment of Staff Officer, Optometrical Services, Defence Headquarters.
1st Field Ambulance
Richard Lewis Maxwell Faull, M.B., CH.B., B.MED.SC., is appointed to a commission in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 25 February 1971 and effect from 4 January 1972.
1st Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) Ross George Davidson, M.B., CH.E., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Captain, with effect from 24 March 1972.
2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC
Captain G. D. Stevenson is transferred to the Regular Force with effect from 10 April 1972.
9th Mobile Bacteriological Laboratory, RNZAMC
Richard Michael Millard, M.SC., is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with seniority and effect from 16 February 1972.
Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC
2nd Lieutenant O. B. Wright to be temp. Lieutenant with effect from 1 August 1971.
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NZ Gazette 1972, No 51
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NZ Gazette 1972, No 51
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🛡️ Appointments, Confirmations, and Promotions in RNZ Sigs
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRNZ Sigs, 3rd Infantry Brigade Group Signal Squadron, 2nd Lieutenant, Commission, Regular Force
- Neil Douglas Cooper (B.SC.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
🛡️ Appointments, Confirmations, and Promotions in RNZ Infantry Regiment
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRNZ Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 4th Battalion, 5th Battalion, 6th Battalion, 7th Battalion, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Honorary Colonel
29 names identified
- R. L. Hooson (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- Ernest William Gartrell (LL.B.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- James Edward Rickard, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Michael John Dolden, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- A. L. Jermaine (Lieutenant), promoted to Captain
- Michael Arthur Leggett, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Peter John Hale, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Ian Harcourt Bunt, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Kevin Patrick Morahan, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Christopher James Gage (DIP.V.F.M.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- H. H. Parata (Brigadier), reappointed Honorary Colonel
- J. W. Duncan (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- B. D. Clarkson (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- C. D. Muter (Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Captain
- Donald Edwin Jamieson (Lieutenant), posted to Retired List
- B. P. Comrie (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- David John Church, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Roderic Anthony Ward (B.E.(ELEC.)), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- P. W. Robertshaw (Lieutenant-Colonel), honorary colonel appointment extended
- J. R. Harrison (Lieutenant-Colonel), appointed Honorary Colonel
- P. W. Robertshaw (Lieutenant-Colonel), term expired
- L. G. Scott (Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Captain
- C. P. Monod (Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Captain
- Robert Bruce McClymont (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- I. C. Hunter (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- T. A. Judd (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- Trevor Burward Hoy, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Alan Lawrence Pratt, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Samuel Amuri Robinson (B.AGRIC.SC.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
🛡️ Appointments, Confirmations, and Resignations in RNZ Army Service Corps
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRNZ Army Service Corps, Supply Company, Transport Company, Air Supply Organisation, Independent Platoon, Commission, 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Retired List
16 names identified
- Paul Warren O’Regan (LL.B.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- R. B. Proudfoot (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- B. J. Pilkington (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- Roger David Nelson Magee (2nd Lieutenant), resigned commission
- Douglas Arthur Gartner, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Neil Leslie Stevenson (B.COM.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- Roderick Hugh Denmead, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Grant Andrew Burt, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Roderick Hugh Biel, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Breet McLeod Robinson (B.ARCH.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- A. J. Beckett (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- Gregory John Stainton, appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- J. M. Hancock (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to Lieutenant
- A. C. Christie (2nd Lieutenant), commission confirmed
- Brian Eric White (DIP.V.F.M.), appointed 2nd Lieutenant
- Anthony Michael Fayerman, appointed 2nd Lieutenant
🛡️ Appointments, Transfers, and Postings in RNZ Army Medical Corps
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryRNZ Army Medical Corps, Lieutenant-Colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Field Ambulance, Casualty Clearing Station, General Hospital, Bacteriological Laboratory, Medical Company, Reserve of Officers, Retired List, Regular Force
8 names identified
- Earle Craig Neil Gray (Lieutenant-Colonel), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- Robinson Richard Cocks (Major), posted to Retired List
- H. C. Russell (Captain), promoted to Major
- Richard Lewis Maxwell Faull (Lieutenant), appointed to commission Lieutenant
- Ross George Davidson (Lieutenant), transferred to Reserve of Officers
- G. D. Stevenson (Captain), transferred to Regular Force
- Richard Michael Millard (M.SC.), appointed to commission 2nd Lieutenant
- O. B. Wright (2nd Lieutenant), promoted to temporary Lieutenant