The Regular Force Cadet Association
A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991
About D.
| Name | D. Parata |
| Class | Taylor (1987) |
| Whereabouts | Waikanae, Not known |
D. says...
Taylor Class! 1987 seems a long time ago. 20 in fact. I remember our first day, WO2 Mitchell barking at us as we stepped off the bus and Sgt Waka sat me straight down and zipped off my mohawk. I'm sure he took great pleasure in it. I lasted 7 years with RNZE and handed in my 717 in 1994 after a stint with 2/1 battalion with the Assault Pioneers. Ah those were the days! Spending $20 at the baggies before blowing $100 in town. Today I'm on the Kapiti Coast with wife & almost 2 kids. Clubbies is a great memory to have!