Stephen Weir

Major General Sir Stephen Cyril Etterick Weir, KBE, CB, DSO (1905-1969) was a New Zealand army officer and diplomat.

During World War II, he served as commander of artillery in the 2nd New Zealand Division (1941-1944), and X British Corps (1944). While serving in Italy, he was also acting commander of the 2nd New Zealand Division (1944), before being appointed commander of the British 46th Infantry Division (1944-1945). During this period, he was associated with the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade in training and during the battles of Rimini, Bellaria and Rubicone

After the war, he served as Quartermaster General (1950-1954) and as Chief of the General Staff (1955-1960) of the New Zealand Army. He retired from the army in 1961, and was subsequently appointed Ambassador to Thailand (1961-1967).

Honours and awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order and Bar Golden Cross of Valour (Greece)