The Regular Force Cadet Association
A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991
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Gagie Gage (Hanson class)
I graduated from Cadet School in 1973. I was posted to 1 Transport in Papakura. I never stayed in the Army long as life was too good in civvy street at the time with my parents winning the lottery of the time and lots of things happening. I am married (29 years) to Hira, I have 3-children 26, 23 and 18. My 18 year old boy is currently serving in Linton. I wish the cadets were still in Operation (Bloody National Government) because my son would have followed my footsteps. If I had to live my life over again, clubbies and the friends I made there would definitely be a part of that. I have met clubbies from time to time in my life such as Eynon, Pai Serancke, McNaughton, Taanskink, Henry Hollis, Pinky Clarke, Gunderson, Peter Searle, Singa Broughton, Marty Takarangi. It was very sad to read on this site that my good mate Tai Ngata passed away. I am now a big fan of this site after Peter Searle rang me to have a chat and inform me of the association. I have now joined and look forward to further contact.
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N.W. Galbraith (Upham class)
Posted to Infantry. Now work for general Cable NZ in Christchurch. | ||
R.B. Gale (Pearce class)
Current employment: NZ Fire service, Training officer, National Service centre, Northland | ||
M.G. Ganley (Andrew class)
"After graduation 21 Supply Coy Waiouru. Posted 1Transport Papakura. Discharged. Carried on trade in restaurants on North Shore Ak. 2nd chef Matamata for Consolidated hotels. Married 1969. 2 children Stacey & Eamonn. Broke back diving into Lake Karapiro. Move back to North Shore 1970. Changed trade. Automotive spray-painter. 1973 joined NZ Fire Service. Divorced. Remarried 1983. 1 daughter Moira. Left fire service 1989. Self-employed Paperhanger/decorator. Moved to Whitianga 1996. Joined Volunteer Fire Brigade. Now Brigade Training Officer. OIC of Line Rescue and Coach/Manager of Crash Rescue team. Living a good life with other ex Clubbies here. Fortes Fortuna Juvat." | ||
N.K. Gattsche (Burrows class)
"Settled in with the family on a 10 hectare lifestyle block in Ellesmere, Canterbury. Still serving in the TF having taken release (for the second time) from RF in May 2002. Enjoying being with CNMWC Regt here in Canterbury. Own a building business which specialises in low cost Earthquake and Hurricane resistant housing which I have designed. Exporting these to the pacific, with interest and potential clients throughout the world." | ||
C.B. Gawler (Elliot class)
Kia Ora, I left the Army in Sep 06, having served just short of 27 years service. Spent most of my career in RNZAOC and from 9 Dec 96 as RNZALR, with my last position within the Contract Management Team in Waiouru. I currently, work with a musician "Billy TK Jnr" conducting a road safety campaign in Auckland Secondary Schools and recently completed a road safety week in Rarotonga schools. When not touring overseas, I mainly work as Billy's Operations Manager co-ordinating a number of projects that were involved in throughout the year. | ||
T Geraghty (Puttick class)
Gooday fellow cadets., after leavind Waiouru was transferred to Ft Cautley and spent the next 6 1.2yrs at the Artillery Yd where I served my time as a fitter/turner. Left the ASrmy June 65 and went to sea with the NZ Shipping Coy.Worked my way in the engine room to the UK via Suez Canal,Aden,Cyprus,Greece,Italy France and Spain.Had 2 weeks travelling around UK then home via Panama Canal. Had a year on Raoul Island as a mechanic then worked as a diesel fitter at Auckland,Whangarei Rotorua and Waiuku. Developed health problems and had to give up work. Moved to Australia in 1990 and was there for 16 yrs. did part time voluntary work in bush regeneration and weed control work. Returned to NZ at Easter 2006. Quite hard getting used to the cold.Good to be back with family. Good luck to all the old classmates,sorry to see so many passed on. Cheers,Terry
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Mike Gibney (Ngarimu class)
Was in RF Cadets 1970-72 graduating as Cadet RSM. Left Army in 1980 as S/Sgt with RNXCT and currently running Traffic Management for FultomHogan in Nelson. Married to Rosiland for 28 yrs. Son at Canterbury Uni for Masters Degree, Daughter off to Camop America for 3 months. Looking forward to catching up with a few at the October reunion
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J.J. Gielen (Bennett class)
Milestones; *marched in to Cadet schools Jan 1963 as a FUT, signed up as one of the first Apprentice Plumber drainlayers who started training as plumbing apprentices at the RNZE wing of the school with; Brent Birchall, Derek Staines and Bryce Cutler who went on to become the first of the Cadet school's Cadet RSMs to wear a Sam Brown belt. The Bennett class had the distinction of being the last class of junior class (1963) cadets under the one A company structure and as the first Senior class (1964) under the two A and B company. Met humanities' best and worst, and became more world wise as a result. survived cadet schools and with persona intact marched into; 1 Const Sqdn, RNZE, Papakura Jan 1965.Got married, got my trade cert, and got out of the Army with life skill experiences that stood me in good stead ever since. Made life time friends with "the few" regrets? none. | ||
T.E. Gilbert (Parkinson class)
Retired after 21 years in Regular Force and settled in Papakura. Manager of Transport Company and then Operations Manager in the Security Industry. Currently employed by the NZ Army and based in Papakura Camp. | ||
D.J. Gillard (Rennie class)
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. | ||
Glubsy Glover (Andrew class)
Retired from R.F. 1987 at Trentham.worked many jobs ,security ,prison officer.many chefs jobs butcher, baker, demolition, wharfie, wool presser. traffic controller for nzrail, fresh produce merchant, Did 7 years as chief cook for 2G H field hospital, got a bad back injury off work for a while had an op and came right. currently working as a chef at Trentham camp been there nearly 7 yrs gone full circle I suppose. Married, 3 adult kids all gainfully employed. Wife comes from Tuvalu met her when there blasting channels through the coral reefs. don't be shy to get in touch many good memories of the club some sad. Clubbies Rule. Fortes Fortuna Juvat. rayzor90@hotmail.com
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B.I. Godfrey (Morris class)
Where to start. Joined Clubbies in 1981 and graduated ionto RNZCT as a chef. Posted to Papakura twice,Singapore, Waiouru twice, Wellington and Burnham twice in my 26 yrs in the system. Spent 17 yrs in the catering industry and then took a commission to gain some extra life skills. Left the system as Commandant BRSC (Bhm) in Jan 2007 when the calling into the motor-sport industry got too much. I now work for the Canterbury Car Club as Race Managerlooking after all the logistics and planning for each race season and daily circuit hires. Married to my darling for 21 years now. One daughter in the Air Force and the other with her own Personal Training Business. If you're in Christchurch look me up at Powerbuilt Tools Raceway, the jug is always on for ex cadets, especially those from Morris Class. e mail ghq@clear.net.nz
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B.W. Gredig (Bennett class)
After retiring in '84, have worked for,Whitcoulls,Tait Electronics, Noel Leeming in its various names, resigned from there after 1 week off 15 years. Bought a 12mtr housebus for a lifestyle change, but for various reasons haven't left Nelson. Worked casually for Port Nelson,but usual story, no ships no pay, am now working for Nelson Distribution Services, a division of the Smith City Group. Have married again,and enjoying life in Nelson,would like to hear from you. Email me at baz1@slingshot.co.nz | ||
John Greenhouse (Gentry class) |
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