New Zealand Defence Stores Department
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The Defence Stores Department was a department of the New Zealand Defence Department responsible for the purchase, receipt, issue and repair of stores, initially for the Armed Constabulary and then the Permanent and Volunteer Forces of New Zealand from 1862 to 1917.
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Defence Stores Department | |
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Active | 1862–1917 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | New Zealand Army |
Role | Supply of equipment, small arms and all stores required for the Defence Force |
Garrison/HQ | Alexandra Military Depot, Mount Cook, Wellington |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lieutenant Colonel Edward Gorton (1869–1878) Captain Sam Anderson (1841–1899) Major James O'Sullivan (1899–1916) Captain T McCristell (1916–1917) |
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