The Regular Force Cadet Association

A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991

About Shayne John Leonard

Name Shayne John Leonard Harris
Class Hasset (1988)
Whereabouts Rotorua, Tauranga, New Zealand

Shayne John Leonard says...

I went in at 17 and its just over 17 years ago. That makes me feel old - only Im 35 ! It was a rought time in RFC - but it taught me a lot about determination and getting on with others. The most useful thing I found was that 'It was not the size of the dog in the fight, but rather the size of the fight in the dog.'

Left RFC (Medically Discharged about September/October with a slashed cornea). Worked as a fitter welder for 3 years. Then a mechanic for Nissan New Zealand for 5 years. I own my own IT company & specialize in remote router communications. I have a 10 acre farm in Rotorua, a great wife, 2 kids and another due.

We were sometimes jerk-offs to others in RFC. So, if a Darryl Cotham is around my apoligies for being a stupid kid.

Regards