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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 194
Appointments, Promotions, Extensions, Transfers, Resignations,
and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Army
Pursuant to section 35 of the Defence Act 1971, His Excellency
the Governor-General has approved the following appointments,
promotions, extensions, transfers, resignations, and retirements of
officers of the New Zealand Army.
REGULAR FORCE
ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS
Captain (acting Major) A. G. Connell to be temp. Major with effect from 30 June 1986.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS
Lieutenant R. P. Cassidy to be acting Captain until 3 November 1986, with effect from 13 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS
Captain R. N. Paton to be temp. Major with effect from 24 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT
Lieutenant Colonel M. F. Dodson, M.C., to be acting Colonel with effect from 28 October 1986 and temp. Colonel with effect from 11 November 1986.
Major J. R. Webb is re-engaged until 27 July 1992.
Supernumerary List
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. S. Hurle to be Captain with seniority from 18 April 1986 and effect from 4 November 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF TRANSPORT
Captain and Quartermaster A. K. Rogers is re-engaged until 26 January 1994.
2nd Lieutenant J. L. Luttrell to be Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 8 September 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Lieutenant Colonel Terence McBeth is transferred from the Army Reserve, General List of Officers, in his present rank with seniority from 20 April 1983, effect from 3 November 1986 and is engaged until retiring age for rank.
The seniority of Major N. A. Hitchings is antedated to 1 August 1984.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Lieutenant and Quartermaster P. J. Stitt to be temp. Captain and Quartermaster with effect from 1 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS’ DEPARTMENT
Chaplain Class IV R. D. Short is re-engaged until 13 October 1991.
ROYAL N.Z. MILITARY POLICE
Captain A. J. K. George is re-engaged until 5 August 1997.
Lieutenant E. J. Pos to be Captain with seniority and effect from 6 June 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS
Captain L. E. Webster, B.A., is transferred to the Territorial Force with effect from 25 October 1986.
Lieutenant G. J. Diack, M.A. (HONS.), to be temp. Captain with effect from 31 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Lieutenant D. C. Kimber to be Captain with seniority and effect from 12 September 1986.
Anthony John Dayton Lewis is appointed to a commission on a fixed engagement of 3 years in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority from 10 October 1984 and effect from 10 October 1986.
TERRITORIAL FORCE
THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS
3rd Field Squadron, RNZE
Gilman Laing, E.M., is appointed to a commission in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 30 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT
2nd Battalion (Canterbury and Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast, RNZIR
Major R. G. Milne to be temp. Lieutenant Colonel with effect from 1 April 1986.
David Eric Garlick is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 1 September 1985.
5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) Allen Stuart Mazengarb is transferred to the Army Reserve, Regimental List of Officers, 5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority with effect from 30 September 1986.
Lieutenant J. H. Miller to be Captain with seniority from 31 August 1986 and effect from 30 September 1986.
6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR
Captain R. B. Mack to be temp. Major with effect from 15 September 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF TRANSPORT
1st Transport Squadron, RNZCT
2nd Lieutenant T. F. Leighs to be Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 6 October 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
Lieutenant E. R. Everest, M.B., CH.B., to be temp. Captain with effect from 29 November 1985.
2nd (GH) Field Hospital, RNZAMC
Major A. J. Thurston, M.B., CH.B., M.SC., to be temp. Lieutenant Colonel with effect from 1 August 1986.
ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS
Captain Susan Joan Jackson is transferred from the Retired List in her present rank, with seniority and effect from 1 September 1986.
EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
Headquarters Company Land Force Command
Captain Laverne Elva Webster, B.A., Royal N.Z. Army Education Corps, is transferred from the Regular Force in her present rank, with seniority from 13 December 1983 and effect from 25 October 1986.
Headquarters Force Maintenance Group
Major J. E. Thompson, E.D., Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery, is transferred to the Special Service List of the Territorial Force in his present rank, with seniority and effect from 5 May 1986.
ARMY RESERVE
General List of Officers
Royal N.Z. Army Ordnance Corps
Lieutenant Colonel T. D. McBeth is transferred to the Regular Force with effect from 3 November 1986.
Retired List
Royal N.Z. Nursing Corps
Captain S. J. Jackson is transferred to the Territorial Force with effect from 1 September 1986.
Dated at Wellington this 20th day of November 1986.
F. D. O’FLYNN, Minister of Defence.
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Honorary Staff of His Excellency the Governor-General
His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments to His Excellency’s Honorary Staff for the period 18 November 1986 to 31 October 1987.
HONORARY AIDES
- Auckland
Commander John Selwyn Charles Clark, RNZN.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Owen Maguire, RNZIR.
Wing Commander Lindsay Murray Laing, RNZAF.
- Wellington
Commander Bruce Noffke, RNZN.
Lieutenant Colonel Cameron Edmund McIver, RNZCT.
Wing Commander Kelvin Leon Crofskey, RNZAF.
- Christchurch
Lieutenant Commander David Townend Watson, RNZN (in continuation).
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel Ross Graham Milne, RNZIR (TF).
Wing Commander Richard John Metcalfe, RNZAF.
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🛡️ Appointments, Promotions, Extensions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the New Zealand Army
🛡️ Defence & Military20 November 1986
Military Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, Resignations, New Zealand Army
32 names identified
- A. G. Connell (Captain (acting Major)), Promoted to temp. Major
- R. P. Cassidy (Lieutenant), Promoted to acting Captain
- R. N. Paton (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major
- M. F. Dodson (Lieutenant Colonel), Promoted to acting Colonel
- J. R. Webb (Major), Re-engaged until 27 July 1992
- R. S. Hurle (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Promoted to Captain
- A. K. Rogers (Captain and Quartermaster), Re-engaged until 26 January 1994
- J. L. Luttrell (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- Terence McBeth (Lieutenant Colonel), Transferred from Army Reserve
- N. A. Hitchings (Major), Seniority antedated
- P. J. Stitt (Lieutenant and Quartermaster), Promoted to temp. Captain and Quartermaster
- R. D. Short (Chaplain Class IV), Re-engaged until 13 October 1991
- A. J. K. George (Captain), Re-engaged until 5 August 1997
- E. J. Pos (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- L. E. Webster (Captain), Transferred to Territorial Force
- G. J. Diack (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
- D. C. Kimber (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- Anthony John Dayton Lewis, Appointed to commission as Lieutenant
- Gilman Laing, Appointed to commission as Lieutenant
- R. G. Milne (Major), Promoted to temp. Lieutenant Colonel
- David Eric Garlick, Appointed to commission as 2nd Lieutenant
- Allen Stuart Mazengarb (Lieutenant (temp. Captain)), Transferred to Army Reserve
- J. H. Miller (Lieutenant), Promoted to Captain
- R. B. Mack (Captain), Promoted to temp. Major
- T. F. Leighs (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
- E. R. Everest (Lieutenant), Promoted to temp. Captain
- A. J. Thurston (Major), Promoted to temp. Lieutenant Colonel
- Susan Joan Jackson (Captain), Transferred from Retired List
- Laverne Elva Webster (Captain), Transferred from Regular Force
- J. E. Thompson (Major), Transferred to Special Service List
- T. D. McBeth (Lieutenant Colonel), Transferred to Regular Force
- S. J. Jackson (Captain), Transferred to Territorial Force
- F. D. O'Flynn, Minister of Defence
🏛️ Honorary Staff of His Excellency the Governor-General
🏛️ Governance & Central Administration20 November 1986
Honorary Staff, Governor-General, Appointments
9 names identified
- John Selwyn Charles Clark (Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Philip Owen Maguire (Lieutenant Colonel), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Lindsay Murray Laing (Wing Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Bruce Noffke (Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Cameron Edmund McIver (Lieutenant Colonel), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Kelvin Leon Crofskey (Wing Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide
- David Townend Watson (Lieutenant Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Ross Graham Milne (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel), Appointed Honorary Aide
- Richard John Metcalfe (Wing Commander), Appointed Honorary Aide