The Regular Force Cadet Association
A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991
About D.J.
| Name | D.J. Gillard |
| Class | Rennie (1983) |
| Whereabouts | Not known |
D.J. says...
Graduated from Cadet School 1983 into RNZEME as an Auto Electrician. Remustered to Mechanic 1988 due to trade review. Postings to Trentham, Papakura, Mt Wellington Barracks, Napier and Waiouru. Served in various workshops around the traps and also spent just over 2 years recruiting in the Hawkes Bay. Carried out a service change to the RNZAF after 15 years in the Army. Served as Aircrew in the RNZAF with No 5 Squadron on the P3-K Orion, doing Maritime Patrol. Completed 20 years service Jan 2003. Currently working as an Automotive Tutor for a Private Training Establishment in Hamilton.