Units of the New Zealand Army must maintain a diary in which all matters connected with the unit are concisely but clearly recorded. Using Army Form New Zealand 144 (AFNZ 144), a unit provides a daily account of the unit’s activities, with entries providing the location and a brief description of the key events. Entries can be listed merely as” Ordinary Routine”, with others providing a more detailed account of the unit’s activities.
The following transcripts of 2 Supply Companys have been copied from the original typed and handwritten AFNZ144 sheets. Much of the original wording has been retained, but most abbreviated words and phrases have been included in full to improve readability. Some additional information from the 1979 and 1982 Paraka Newsletter related to 2 Supply Company has also been included.
1977
1 February 1977
Acting upon a directive from Army General Staff, 2 Central Ordnance Depot’s Unit History Sheet was initiated, and below gives an outline of 2 Central Ordnance Depot’s history to date.
Palmerston North has had a 26 Year association with 2 Central Ordnance Depot. This association began with the setting up of No 2 Ordnance Sub-Dept, in the Palmerston North Showgrounds in 1941. The No 2 Ordnance Sub-Depot continued to operate until 31 Jan 1945. At which point it was destroyed by fire.
In early 1946 the Depot was moved out to Linton Camp, and in 1948 was renamed Central District Ordnance Depot.
1959 signified the beginning of 2 Central Ordnance Depot, as it is known today, with the construction of a vehicle sub- depot. The re-building was continued, and in 1963 a new clothing store was completed, on the site that is now the main store.
2 Construction Squadron commenced work on 2 Central Ordnance Depot’s new stores building in 1969. It was originally planned to measure 45000 square feet; however, this was eventually reduced to the present 25000 square feet. The new building was designed to be an extension of the store built in 1963.
On 7 Nov 1972, 2 Central Ordnance Depot’s new store’s building was completed. At a cost of $143,000 and 43298 man-hours, and 2 Central Ordnance Depot took on its present shape.
15 April 1977
1430 -The depot began Exercise Makomako. Twenty-three personnel moved, by convoy, to the exercise area, the Makomako ammunition area.
1515 – Tentage (11 x 11), was erected around the cookhouse. The weather had taken a turn for the worse and by 1815 everyone was wet and cold. Dinner was served, cooked by one of 2CODs civilian staff Mr “Charles” Jones (Ex Chef).
16 April 1977
0600 – Reveille, breakfast and clean up
0830 – The group was divided into two sections. Each section was then given as sketch map with four rendezvous marked. Aim: To reach each rendezvous and complete the task assigned to the rendezvous. Both sections achieved the aim.
1600 – Debrief
17 April 1977
0700 – Reveille, breakfast, broke camp and returned to Linton by 1130hrs
1978
12 July 1978
The highlight of July was RNZAOC Corps Day. It started ln the usual manner with Coffee Royale. Then it was back to work for the rest of the morning.
The afternoon began with the annual Necker Trophy (Senior V Junior Volleyball). It was won by the Seniors, three games to nil, (there’s still life in the old timers). For the remainder of the afternoon a debrief on the game was held.
A formal dinner was held in the 600 Man Mess that night and a good time was had by all.
27 July 1978
On the 27 July 1978 the account was handed over from Lt Knutson (W ) to Lt D’Ath (W ).
28 July 1978
2 COD have adopted an ex-RAOC Officer who served in both wars and now resides at an old folks home in Fielding. This gentleman, Capt H.J Harris, celebrated his 84th Birthday on this date. To mark the occasion the Depot Sergeant Major (WO1 B.J Quinn) travelled to Feilding, wished the old soldier “Happy Birthday” from 2COD and gave him a birthday cake that WO1 Quinn’s wife had made. Suffice to say the old boy was delighted, as were the staff of the old folks home.
15-17 August 1978
The WO1s attended the second Corp Warrant Officers Seminar at Trentham (the last one was held in 1073), and a Formal Dinner was held on the 16 Aug. The Seminar itself was very informative with all WO1s being brought up to date on the problems and changes which are happening within the Corps.
22-24 August 1978
The Inter-Corp Rugby Tournament was held at Linton, with four members from the unit included in the Ordnance team. The Director of Ordnance Services visited the Depot on the 23-24 an gave his moral support to the Rugby Team. The Ordnance team did very well been narrowly beaten in the Semi Final by 10-9 against the Engineers.
31 August 1978
The Depot was visited by 40 children (ages ranginfn5-12) from the Masterton YMCA.
6 September 1978
DADOS FF Command and Unit Q Officers held a conference with 2 COD staff to allocate items in short supply during the Annual Camp of units.
8 September 1978
A class of twelve Massey University Students of a Strategy and Warfare Class visited for a discussion on Logistics.
19 September 1978
Major Quested spent the day in 2 COD on a familiarisation tour.
28 September 1978
All military personnel had a grouping practice on Sappers Line Range prior to Annual Battle Shoot, which is to be held next month.
29 September 1978
Five personnel posted into the unit to increase establishment for its new role next month.
4-5 October 1978
All military personnel of the Depot took part in the Annual Range Classification Shoot at Putiki Range Wanganui
11-14 October
Two members of the Depot (Sgt B.C Smith and WO1 D.J Keen) participated in the first regional Bowls Tournament at Burnham. Both players for the Central Region which won the Hamilton Shield, and also the North Versus South which was also won by the North. SSgt Smith also played against the Canterbury election which was lost 11/2 points to 21/2 points.
16 October 1978
The Depot had a change of role and has been renamed 2 Supply Company. The new role involves a Static Depot with a Tech Stores Section, a Gen Stores Section and a Bath Section, which is known as 22 OFP, which is the Field Force part of the Company. Approximately 2500 cards were raised for initial scaling of these sections. Quantity 25 receipts have been received at this time.
30 October 1978
Brig R.W Morris, Director of Supply Australia visited the Company.
6- 8 November 1978
Major K.A Watson, WO1 R.A Bird and Mr D Walker attended Support Finance Conference at Fort Dorset to finalise Financial Allocations for 1978/79.
9-29 November 1978
Capt D.A D’Ath attended the Foodstuffs and POL Course at RAAOC Centre, Bandiana, Australia. The Course was to assist in the rationalisation and re-organisation.
14-16 November 1978
WO1 E.A Bird was present at the Supply Depot Commanders Conference held at Trentham. At the Conference the proposed transfer of the Supply Role from RNZASC to RNZAOC was discussed.
12-14 December 1978
Major K.A Watson attended the Senior Officers Corps Conferenced at Burnham. During the conference the first RNZAOC Association Meeting was held, and disposal of Corps Funds discussed.
22 December 1978
2 Supply Company closed down for the Christmas Breaks with only a Skelton staffing on call until 3 January 1979.
1979
15 January 1979
2 Supply Company staff commenced preparations for Annual Camp Issues of Camp Equipment. A Mobile Ordnance team was activated to assist 2 Fd Hosp, 7 WnHb and 5 WWCT’s Annual Camp. This team was organised and run by WO1 J.A Sayers. SSgt Hawthorn assisted in the tailoring requirements for the issue of Dacrons to personnel of 7 RNZIR at their Camp.
1 February 1979
Captain M Telfer (TF) was posted from 2 Fd Wksp Stores Sect to 22 OFP as Officer Commanding.
22 OFP consists of:
- The Headquarters – accommodation Capt Max Telfer (TF) the OC, Sgt Bob Hodgetts the Admin Sgt/Park Quartermaster Sergeant/Recruiting NCO/TF Administrator of Part Time Soldiers, and 2Lt Lindstrom, when he arrives from OCTU to take up the appointments of SCO/Trg Officer.
- PC & A – manages and controlled by SSgt K/J Moore (Manager Stock Control) and his work force. K.J is currently the leader of 22 OFP pack
- Gen and Bath Section – according to the establishment this section will be manned by part time soldiers (TF).
- Tech Stores Section – is commanded by Sgt (Peewee) Haerewa and a faction of young up and coming soldiers who will assist in the smooth operation of the OFP ‘Pataka’.
7 February 1979
Recruiting for 22 OFP commenced
22 February 1979
Wing Commander J Penny visited 2 Sup Coy as part of his programme to see all Supply Companies. He briefed unit personnel on the purification programme on System S7 and the enhancement to the existing system.
23-25 March 1979
22 OFP held their first Training Weekend as a Unit. Unfortunately, due to adverse conditions they were unable to hold the weekend as planned in Makomako. Instead, personnel used the time to update their bookwork.
30 Mar 1979
OC and SCO attended the Commanders Conference chaired by Col D.R Kenning Commander 2 TFR. This was the first to be held by 2 TFR since the Army Re-organisation took place.
2-4 April 1979
A Regional Seminar on Stores Accounting was held at SME Linton. The Seminar was run by the Q Wing of School of Army Administration and was attended by all. Regional Q Reps. Capt D.A D’Ath, WO1 Sayers and.WO2 Lyle were 2 Sup Coy Reps.
6-8 April 1979
22 OFF held a Field. ·Training Weekend for RF and TF personnel at Makomako.
16-19 April 1979
The RNZAOC Senior Officers Conference was held at Trentham and OC 2 Sup Coy attended.
18 April
All SNCOs attended a Formal Dinner at Trentham in honour of Lt Col A.J. Campbell on his retirement from RF.
19-20 April 1979
An Accounting Officers Conference was held at RNZAOC School to coincide with DOS Formal Dinner. The Dinner was to farewell Lt Col A.J. Campbell from the Regular Force. Capt D’Ath attended.
20-22 April 1979
22 OFP carried out training on Infantry Minor Tactics for both RF and TF Personnel at Makomako.
12 May 1979
RNZAOC assumed responsibility of providing POL and Rations to the Army. Those RNZASC personnel wishing to change their Corps to RNZAOC did so and were presented with Corps Belts and Hat Badges by the OC. The Following are those who changed
- WO1 R.A Bird
- Sgt Y.F Tasker
- Cpl I.T Bovey
- Pte H.A Clifton
- Pte G.J Hassan
- Pte E.D Russell
14 May 1979
CATO Major B Squires visited 2 Sup Coy to inspect, discuss location and view in operating the new Link Belt machine.
24 May 1979
Capt P.M. Cunninghame attended the DOS Mini Conference in Auckland. This was the first to be held at HQ NZLF
29 May 1979
A Support Finance Procedures Conference was held at 2 Sup Coy. All Regional QMs and RQMSs attended, and the meeting was chaired by May Stevenson from NZLF.
3-4 July 1979
OC and SCO attended a Logistic/Works Conference held by NZLF at Papakura Camp. The two day Conference covered most aspects of Logistics such as Finance, MD 6s etc
14-15 July 1979
22 OFP held a Training Weekend for TD Personnel. At this weekend lectures on Ordnance Procedure were held on Saturday with an introduction to Truck Driving and Maintenance on the Sunday.
18 July 1979
SCO & T, RNZAOC Directorate visited 2 Sup Coy to look at various areas of training withing the Company.
23-24 July 1979
The Director of Ordnance Services, Lt Col P.M Reid visited 2 Sup Coy on a Staff Liaison visit. While at Linton he visited the other Ordnance establishments.
27 July 1979
Sgt R.J Eden was released from the Regular Force.
30 July 1979
WO2 D.L Lyle was posted to 4 Sup Coy, Waiouru and tool up the appointment of SWO.
30 July 1979
SSgt P.F Neilson was posted to 2 Sup Coy as MSC and promoted to WO2.
6 August 1979
Capt P.W Cunninghame set sail for Great Britain to commence a four month tour on Exercise Long Look. It is intended that he be stationed at a vehicle depot during his stay.
6 August 1979
Capt D.A D’Ath attended Grade 3 Staff and Tactics Course
17 August 1979
WO2 J.A Sayers relinquished his position as SWO and departed on a two year tour of Singapore at NZAOD.
25 August 1979
WO2 B.T Thompson, after completing two years in Singapore, takes up the position of WO Vehicles.
21-24 September 1979
Inter-Corps Rugby was staged in Linton Camp between RNZCT, RNZE, RNZEME and RNZAOC.
28 September 1979
SSgt P.C Dellabarca was released from Regular Force.
11 October 1979
A Chief Clerks Seminar was held in Linton Camp and Sgt J.V. Takuta was 2 Sup Coy’s representative. The presentations were on Clerking and Man-Management, and Clerical Workmanship.
23 October 1979
Maj K.A. Watson held an OC’s Hour for 2 Sup Coy Military and Civilian staff. At this meeting the OC reported on coming events such as Ex Tripwire, Annual Camp and Ex Truppenamt.
24-25 October 1979
SSgt R.N. Turner attended the AT/ATOs Conference at Burnham. Items discussed were EOD Matters, Ammo Storage problems, and General Matters.
25-28 October 1979
Maj K.A. Watson and Sgt J. V. Takuta manned the CRAOC Cell for Higher Control on Ex Tripwire. Capt D.A. D’Ath attended on the 2 TFR staff. The CPX was to be a rehearsal for Truppenamt next year.
7-8 November 1979
WOI B. J. Quinn attended RNZAOC Conductors Seminar at Trentham.
7-9 November 1979
OC attended Senior Officers Conference at Trentham.
12 November 1979
2 TFR Command Inspection Team headed by Lt Col B. Sinclair carried out an inspection of the Company.
1-2 December 1979
22 OFP Weekend Camp at Makomako which consisted of Inf Minor Tact. Lt Col Fodson visited the training weekend.
10 December 1979
Captain Gush posted in from 1 Base Sup Bn.
12 December 1979
Pte’s Brooks and Smith promoted to T/LCpl
14 December 1979
Sgt McKay posted in from 1 Sup Coy. Mr D Martin retired.
17 December 1979
Captain D’Ath posted to 2 TFR
18 December 1979
Captain D’Ath marched in as Acting Officer Commanding (Major Watson on Leave).
Captain Cunninghame returned from “Ex Long Look”
19 December 1979
Pte Leatherby posted in from RF Cadet School.
Unit issued vehicles and stores for Annual Camps assisted by 4 Sup Coy
24 December 1979
Unit closed down for Christmas
Mr T Gray passed away.
1980
1 January 1980
Unit Reopened
2 January 1980
Issued vehicles for Truppenamt II.
Preparation of Main Store for Truppenamt II.
Receipt of vehicles and stores from Anula Camps and checking for re-issue for Truppenamt II.
12 January 1980
First Annual Camp for 22 OFP (combined with 1 Sup Coy)
16 January 1980
Major Watson returned from leave – Captain D’Ath marched out to 2TFR
22 January 1980
Major Hopkins posted in (from HQ NZLF) to become Officer Commanding on Major Watson’s retirement.
25 January 1980
22 OFP returned from Annual Camp.
30 January 1980
Lt Col Reid arrived at the unit for Major Watson’s farewell.
31 January 1980
Major Watson retired.
Major Hopkins took over as Officer Commanding of 2 Supply Company.
7 February 1980
OC returned to Takapuna for household removal.
8 February 1980
Half of Main Storehouse cleared for Truppenamt II.
8-9 February 1980
2IC, SWO and SSgt Smith on call for Issued to Truppenamt II.
12 February
OC moved into army house, Linton.
14 February 1980
22 OFP March Out to Truppenamt II.
15 February 1980
LCpl Bird posted to Ngāruawāhia.
16 – 17 February 1980
2IC, SWO and SSgt Smith on call for Issued to Truppenamt II.
18 February 1980
100% Stocktake started on Bulk A/C
23 February 1980
Hand back of stores Ex Truppenamt II started.
23 -24 February 1980
Working weekend for all military and limited civilians – receipts from Truppenamt II.
24 February 1980
22 OFP March in Ex Truppenamt II.
Annual Camp Ex Tasman – Ex Solomon Issues being made.
29 February 1980
100% Stocktake completed in storehouses.
3 March 1980
Pte’s Coley, Wiggins and Geary Marched in Ex AMO Cse at Wigram.
4 – 5 March 1980
7 March 1980
Capt Harris RAOC (Rtd) died in Feilding – WO1 Quinn attended the funeral service.
WO2 Neilson on Compassionate leave.
19 March 1980
Advance Party departed Linton for Annual Shoot at Landguard Bluff.
20 March 1980
Main Party departed Linton for Annual Shoot at Landguard Bluff.
21 – 22 March 1980
TF element of the unit arrived at Linton for Annual Shoot at Landguard Bluff.
23 March 1980
Annual Range Shot completed – RF/TF dispersed
28 February 1980
Freedom of Palmerston North Parade held.
Sgt G Fowler posted to Sylvia Park.
11 April 1980
2000hrs Capt Gush called out by Ord Duties – Supplies for Fiji
13 April 1980
Major Hopkins plus 6 pers issued tentage to Ohakea for Fiji
14 April 1980
6 Pers delivered and loaded aircraft for Fiji
14 – 22 April 1980
Investigation by Capt Williams on Social Club
14 – 18 April 1980
OC on CGS Study Week
20 April 1980
WO1s Quinn/Bird on RNZAOC Conference in Ngāruawāhia.
22 – 24 April 1980
OC on RNZAOC Senior Officer Conference.
23 April 1980
WO1s returned from RNZAOC WO’s Conference.
24 April 1980
Capt Bostock visited re AIU Account Audit
28 April 1980
OC Returned from RNZAOC Senior Officer Conference.
Establishment Team comprising Major Golightly and Lt Col Dixon Arrived. (Departed 30 Apr)
10-11 May 1980
4 x TF Pers March In to attend Ex Tropic Dawn
Court of Inquiry commence re Social Club Activities
12 May 1980
14 Junior Ranks Marched into 2 TFR for Ex Tropic Dawn
14 May 1980
14 Junior Ranks completed
16 May 1980
Capt Cunninghame farewelled from the unit on posting to Waiouru
17 -18 May 1980
OC attending POSB at Waiouru
19 May 1980
Cpl (W ) Wetere reported to the unit on posting
Visit by ALWO
28 May 1980
Visit by DOS
ORs March In Ex Tropic Dawn – Proceeding on Standdown.
5 June 1980
Unit First Aid/Fire/MHE course started
13 -15 June 1980
OC and 2IC attended 2 TFR Tac Study WE
15 June 1980
Unit First Aid/Fire/MHE course completed
19 June 1980
Unit First Aid/Fire/MHE course started
29 June 1980
Unit First Aid/Fire/MHE course completed
8 July 1980
OC visit to 1 Base Sup Bn re Corps Day
10 July 1980
SCO on PA Leave
11 July 1980
2Lt David Palmer March in and assumes the appointment of 2IC 22 OFP and Trg Officer.
12 July 1980
RNZAOC Corps Day celebrations – unit parades with Base Sup Bn Trentham, returns for Linton for unit dine and dance.
14 -15 July 1980
CATO visit to Makomako
16 July 1980
Unit pers visit to SME for demonstrations.
17 July 1980
Three unit pers selected for Corps Rugby Squad.
18 July 1980
OC proceeding on PA Leave pm today and Stock Control Officer acting OC whilst OC on leave. SCO returned from PA Leave today.
22 July 1980
Camp held a Beating of the Retreat parade.
5 August 1980
Pers from Unit attended funeral servicers for the late Sgt Morgan RNZE.
Unit notified of fatal accident concerning LCpl Armstrong (TF).
7 August 1980
Visit by DOS – Linton/Palmerston North RNZOC All Ranks formal dinner.
Pers from unit attended funeral services for the late LCpl Armstrong.
11 August 1980
2IC attended conference at HQ 2 TF – Log study weekend
OC returned from Annual Leave
12 August 1980
2IC attended finance conference at HQ 2 TFR
16-17 August 1980
Unit CPX training weekend RF/TF Officers and Snr NCOs.
20 August 1980
OC and MSC visit to EDP.
26 August 1980
C&WS Team visit to Unit.
1 September 1980
OC and MSC attended one day ILMS Conference at HQLF.
2 September 1980
Def Auditor arrived to carry out Coy audit.
13-14 September 1980
2Lt Palmer attended trg w/e Nga
19-21 September 1980
RNZAOC – RNZCT – RNZE – RNZEME – Corps Rugby started and completed with a win to RNZCT.
23 September 1980
Debrief of audit with OC, 2IC and MC Horne.
26 September 1980
Cpl (w ) Wetere on leave and discharged.
26 September 1980
Band 2 Cse ended as a result 7 passed – 1 required retesting.
29-30 September 1980
Unit party attended funeral of WO1 (Retd) B.I Moore at Gisborne.
4-5 October 1980
TF Driver Training Weekend
13 October 1980
OC attended ABCA presentation at ATG
14 October 1980
OC attended Real Admin Conference ATG
20 October 1980
Colonel Kenning presented Lt Guilford Badges of rank on unit parade
21 October 1980
SCO and WO1 Bird to Fort Dorset for finance conference
OC commenced SNCO interviews
28 October 1980
OC to Trentham for Senior Officer Conference RNZAOC
28-30 October 1980
Unit Rep to Base Sup Bn – Checking outstanding clothing demands.
30 October 1980
Visit by incoming DRC and Regional Secretary.
31 October 1980
Unit members to Waiouru for Round the Mountain Run.
19 November 1980
Issues of loans to units – for Annual Camp.
27-29 November 1980
Annual Range Shoot.
1 December 1980
WO2 Neilson arrived for handover of MSC duties from WO2 Moore.
Stocktake of Tech Sect and verification of Part Nos began prior to going on S7.
4 December 1980
WO2 Neilson gave ILMS presentation to PC&A staff.
Authority received to raise new Laon A/C.
5 December 1980
Handover of MSC finalised.
8 December 1980
OC, MSC and Supply Pl Cmdr attended 2 TFR Trg Conf at Linton.
11 December
Sgt Jones Marched in Ex Singapore.
16 December 1980
2Lt Palmer farewelled from unit and was received on behalf of the RNZAC by Lt Col McComish(DRC)
17 December 1980
Unit children’s Christmas party
Returns of Annual Camp being received from 5WWCT, 2 Fd Wksp, 5 Spt Sqn
19 December 1980
Most units within Camp closed down – 2 Sup Coy interior economy.
22 December 1980
Exterior economy for all staff.
23 December 1980
WO1 E Ray retired.
23 December 1980
Unit closed down for Christmas 12.0 hours.
1981
5 January 1981
Company returned after Christmas break – Annual Camp Issues commenced.
9 January 1981
OC on leave until 15 Jan.
4 x LIP Pers employed.
12 January 1981
2 x LIP Pers started employment.
14 January 1981
1 x LIP Pers started employment.
15 January 1981
OC returned from leave.
16 January 1981
Visit and presentation by Maj Maitland, Sgt Ryan and Sgt Johnson, Comd 2TFR, OC and Snr NCO attended presentation on new warehouse.
WO1 Quinn on leave.
20 January 1981
Visit by Maj Hicks and WO1 Orr – Apprentices.
OC, MSC and Sup Pl rep attended Real Admin Conference for Triad at Waiouru.
21 January 1981
OC attended DCM until 23 Jan.
23 January 1981
OC returned form DCM
2 X LIP pers resigned.
26 January 1981
1 x LIP Pers Commenced work – 1 x LIP Pers resigned.
27 January 1981
1 x LIP Pers commenced work.
28 January 1981
Visit by Cols Kenning and Andrews to Coy – Barrack Guard of Honour carried out by Unit Reps.
2 February 1981
LCpl Boustridge Marched In ex 4 Sup Coy.
6 February 1981
5 WWCT Commenced hand back of Annual Camp Stores.
7 February 1981
2 Tpt Regt Commenced hand back of Annual Camp Stores.
Pte (w ) Watts admitted to Palmerston North Hospital.
12 February 1981
Three staff members to RNZAOC School attending Field Phase.
13 February 1981
Advance Party departed for Ex Triad.
14 February 1981
Main Body departed for Ex Triad.
Pte (w ) Watts discharged from Hospital – on sick leave.
18 February 1981
SSgt Holley awarded NZ Badge holder for Softball.
24 February
7WNHB commenced hand back of Annual Camp Stores.
28 February 1981
Issues to Janal Ulu contingent.
5 March 1981
SSgt Joyce March Out to RNZAOC School to attend Band 5 Course.
6-31 March 1981
Clearing Annual Camp loan stores.
1 April 1981
SSgt Joyce returned ex Band 5 Cse (passed).
3 April 1981
2 x Mini Project pers resigned.
7 April 1981
OC Conference.
10 April 1981
Last 2 Mini project pers resigned (Time Up).
14 April 1981
OC Conference.
15 April 1981
Mrs Tolson resigned and returned to Auckland.
21 April 1981
OC Conference.
22 April 1981
LCpl Hassan promoted to T/LCpl.
Cpls Thorby, Hill, Clifton, Reddish, Kennedy and Rolston attempted band 4.
24 April 1981
Contractors arrived to upgrade PC&A building.
Log Conf with AQM to discuss unit finance.
25 April 1981
Unit paraded with Pahiatua RSA for ANZAC Day dawn parade.
28 April 1981
OC Conference.
29 April 1981
OC to CCS Study W/E, then to Senior Officer RNZAOC.
2IC assumes appointment of OC.
4 May 1981
OC returns from Corp Conf and resumes command
7 May 1981
Ptes Leatherby, Makutu, Coley, Watts, Hooper and LCpl Rolston attend First Aid Course at Burnham
16 May 1981
LCpl Thorby married to LCpl Geary.
18 May 1981
Pte’s Coley and Watts returned from course. Ptes Leatherby and Makutu on PAL.
20 May 1981
Sgt Roche Marched into unit ex Singapore.
25 May 1981
Miss K Tuhua employed as Ledger Clerk.
27 May 1981
Visit by Brig Hamilton – Col Andrews.
28 May 1981
Visit by DOS and DDOS.
10 June 1981
OC on course at RNZAOC School.
22 June 1981
Camp Census on Welfare subject taken today.
Promotion of Sgt Haerewa to T/SSgt.
23 June 1981
Issues commence for Tropic Dawn.
24 June 1981
SO2/SO3 Log visited unit to discuss Loans and PSI.
26 June 1981
Mrs E Houlton (Provision) resigned
Sgt Jones (Provision) posted to 2TFR as ACCTG ALWO.
Camp visit by Brig Hamilton DGPL – Discussion with Offrs rans SNCO- evening meal with Offrs
29 June 1981
WO1(Cdr) Quinn TOD to Waiouru for Exercise Captive Lightning.
1982
Headquarters
- OC Major Hopkins
- Trg/Admin Officer Lt Guildford
- SWO WO1 Keen
- CSM WO2 Joyce
- Chief Clerk Sgt Takuta
- Juniors LCpl Hiroti & Pte (w ) Dutch
PC&A
- WO2 K.J Moore
- SSgt P.R Haerewa
- Cpl M.C Thorby
- Cpl B.P Boyes
- LCpl D.M Thorby
- LCpl L.E Coley
- LCpl R.E Rolston
- Pte A.C Leatherby
- Pte G Makutu
Warehouse
- WO2 Barry Taylor
Issues
- Cpl Hill
- LCpl Herewini
- Pte Wishart
- Pte Nigel Sims
- Pte A.J Newell
- Mr Les Hewitt
- Miss Janine Waniuk
Receipts
- Mr Alistair Toogood
- Mrs Isobel Cockburn
Camp Equipment/RSDG
- SSgt John Holley
- Pte Shane Bray
- Mr Bernard Summers
- Mr John Sapwell
- Mr Bill Hamiln
TRS
- SSgt Hewitt
- Pte Wiltshire
- Pte Cooper
- Spr Ken Marshall
DSS
- Sgt Chris Hill
- Mr Gerry Grieve
Tailor shop
- SSgt Arthur Hawthorn
- Mrs Joy Lynn
Vehicle Group
- WO2 Robbie Turner
- Sgt McKay
- Cpl Paul Reddish
- Pte Rei Watt
- Mr Dave Hardway
24 Supply Platoon
- SSgt Bill Donohugh
- SSgt Vonnie Tasker
- Sgt Mick Kennedy
- LCpl Peter Thompson
- LCpl Rodger Tombleson
- LCpl Robyn Hooper
- LCpl Ross Fearon
5 January 1982
Started work for year
6-10 January 1982
Preparing issues for Annual Camp.
11 January 1982
Band 3 Cse commenced.
Letter received from Crippled Children Society thanking us for donating $406 to adopt a child project.
14 January 1982
New DRC Lt Col D.G Flux in Camp.
20 January 1982
First Camp Parade for year.
26 January 1982
Pte Bray March into unit Ex WTD.
WO1 D.J Keen USO Cse Int Centre Papakura
Sgt P.J Roche Cse UN Ammo MKG at RNZAOC Sch Trentham.
18-19 January 1982
Recce Lt Guildford/WO2 Turner Cape Palliser Area for unt exercise.
3 February 1982
TF move in for Annual Camp.
8 February 1982
Unit Photograph taken.
Commander 2 TFR Visit – Annual Camp.
10 February 1982
Visit to unit by Brig A.T Mortiboy MBE EC (TF Advisor).
15 February 1982
Visit to unit by Maj Gen Williams.
19 February 1982
Unit Barbeque RF/TF.
20 February 1982
Unit Clean up Annual Camp.
24 February 1982
Visit by VDU pers from EDP.
25 February 1982
Visit by WO1 C.W Roulston, SSgt L Allen RAAOC.
10 March 1982
Band 3 Cse finished, all passed (7): Newell, Wilson, Makutu, Leatherby, Hooper, Thompson, Tombleson.
16 March 1982
RFL for unit pers
26 March 1982
Promotion Sgt Hill, Sgt Kennedy, LCpl Leatherby.
30 March 1982
Lt Col Vickers visit Makomako Area.
21 April 1982
LS&GC Parade (Camp).
Unit Sports – soccer.
OC to Corps Conference.
23 April 1982
Recce Wo2 Joyce, Sgt Eden, Sgt Hodgetts – Pohangina Valley.
25 April 1982
Unit Parade for ANZAC Day – Foxton.
6 May 1982
Lecture on new purchasing procedures.
14 May 1982
LCpl Rolston promoted T/Cpl.
15-16 May 1982
Unit Exercise Ruahine Ranges.
31 May 1982
Visit by CATO to Makomako.
June 1982
Audit of Bulk Account.
Visit by Command Secretary.
Log Seminar attended by Unit Reps.
Visit by DRC to Warehouse.
WO2 Moore posted OLOW 1 TFR.
Lt Guildford attended RNZCT exercise in Fiji as Admin Officer
1 July 1982
Pte Gleeson posted to 2 Sup Coy from WTD Basic Training.
19 July 1982
Recce Ruahine Ranges, OC, CSM for unit exercise.
2 Sup Coy UPF Subs, fixed at $3 per quarter.
23 July 1982
DRC visit.
30 July 1982
NZ P108 Tentage Handbook was despatched to all units.
5-6 August 1982
Unit Exercise Ruahine Ranges OC, CSM & 6 others.
10 August 1982
2 Supply Barrack Guard for CGS.
11 August 1982
2 Supply Barrack Guard for CGS.
12 August 1982
Unit Regt Dinner – Guests Col Commandant, DRC, Camp Commandant, Camp RSM.
14-15 August 1982
Unit CPX W/E TF/RF Offrs/SNCOs.
19 August 1982
SSgt Hewitt RNZAOC reunion Rep at meeting in Trentham.
WO2 Taylor/Sgt McAvinue recon Wanganui area for Unit exercise.
20 August 1982
SSgt Hawthorn posted R&D Defence HQ.
15 September 1982
Farwell to Cpl Finn from the Army
17 September 1982
OC visits Waiouru for a recce for A/Camp
22-23 September 1982
Unit supplies 4 pers for tree planting in Linton Camp.
27-30 September 1982
Ex Huia One, Range Shoot and Air drop.
1-2 October 1982
Ex Huia One, Range Shoot and Delivery Points.
14 October 1982
Participated in annual Charter Parade in Palmerston North.
LCpl S Dutch admitted to Hospital (Palmerston North)
16 October 1982
14 members of the Company participated in the Round the Mountain relay race.
27 October 1982
2 pers attend Jnr Clerk AA Course.
28 October 1982
2 Sup Coy Pers start T82.
9 November 1982
Pte Wright posted into 2 Sup Coy
18 November 1982
RNZAOC Reunion meeting
15-19 November 1982
LCpl Herewini represented 2 Sup Coy in the North Island Southern Region Forklift Competition.
19 November 1982
OC and Sgt Jones attended the finance conference in Fort Dorset.
20 November 1982
Unit participation in the ceremony of the beating of the retreat.
30 November 1982
Provision personnel of 1 BSB at Trentham Camp visited the unit.
1 December 1982
34th TF Intake RNZAOC Corps Training was conducted at 4 Sup Coy
7-9 December 1982
Junior Supplier Competition wan by LCpl Leatherby.
10 December 1982
Unit Xmas close down function
13 December 1982
Interunit competition 1BSB/2 Sup Coy Akatarawa relay race.
24 December 1982
2 Sup Coy closed down for the year
1983
4 January 1983
2 Sup Coy resumed normal operations after Xmas closedown.
10 January 1983
Capt Gush posted to 2 TFR, Lt Guildford now SCO.
12 January 1983
2 pers attended B5 Suppler Course.
17 January 1983
Pte Gleeson attended Ammunition Accounting Course.
18 January 1983
Sgt Takutu attending Civil Clerks course.
Sgt (w ) Williscroft attending MSC phase of the Band Five Suppler Course.
25 January 1983
LCpl(w ) Hooper farewelled to 3 Sup Coy.
7 February 1983
Lt M.R Taylor posted to 2 Sup Coy as Training Officer.
8 February 1983
Cpl A Ferguson posted to 2 Sup Coy (Main Store),
12-26 February 1983
2 Sup Coy and 2 Fd Sup Coy participated in A/Camp 83, Waiouru
14-18 February
Maj N.A Hitchings TOD to NZLF.
16-17 February 1983
2 x 2 Sup Coy pers to 5 TML Sqn, Whenuapai.
4 March 1983
Farwell Major S.D Hopkins – outgoing OC 2 Sup Coy.
7 March 1983
Major S.D Hopkins/Major N.A Hitchings official handover date.
6 April 1983
Col Andrews, 2 TFR Commander to visit 2 Sup Coy.
7-10 April 1983
3 x 2 Sup Coy pers to Ex Jalan Ulu, LCpl T.R Hiroti, Pte S.K Bray, Pte N.B Sims.
15 April 1983
LCpl R.T Woon returned from Basic (TF to RF)
13-15 April 1983
Head of Corps conference attended by Major N.A Hitchings.
18 April 1983
Major S.D Hopkins released from NZ Army.
18-22 April 1983
SSgt Hewitt, Pte’s Wiltshire and Marshall, ex Royal Tent.
25 April 1983
ANZAC Day – 2 Supply Company participated on ANZAC Day parade at Foxton.
Sgt B.I Evans posted in as Ammo Tech
28 April 1983
Major N.A Hitchings and Lt N.A Guildford visit RNZAOC Directorate.
1 May 1983
Sgt P/J Roche posted to s Sup Coy as CAT.
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