The Regular Force Cadet Association

Craig Hayward (Elliot class)

What can I say. I look back and still remember so many good and tough times in Clubbies. It can't have been too bad as I stayed in the machine for over 20 yrs. Left now and moved to Te Awamutu and serving in the Prison Service. See old friends now and again. email joyandcraig@slingshot.co.nz

Craig Haywood (Pearce class)

Living and working in Wellington. Had quite a few different jobs but finally retrained into IT and working as a SysAdmin for a Government Department. Remarried and have a daughter and 2 step daughters.

R.R. Heaton (Bennett class)

After numerous postings within RNZEME and a tour in Vietnam, retired Dec 1987 as 2ic/Workshop Officer 1 Fd Wksp. Joined TF as OC 1 Fd Wksp for couple of years. 1988- 1994 employed by Liquigas (LPG Storage) site maintenance and operations. 1994 to present Plant Engineer for Wiri Oil Services located at Wiri Manukau City. Residing at Clarks Bch (Manukau Hbr) Married to Veronica and have three grown daughters and two grandsons. Still actively involved with Rugby, Papakura Rugby Club. email: bobh@wosl.co.nz

C.R. Helm (Hudson class)

Posted to 3 Sigs in Christchurch. Left in 1980 and spent time in Dunedin, Christchurch and Rotorua. Married 15 yrs to Marlene, with 2 kids Ashleigh and Taylor. I have spent most my time in the transport industry managing transport companies or otherwise I have been in sales. I look back and remember fondly those that I served with and made friends with. We got into a lot of trouble and got away with a bit. Have caught up with several cadets since I have been out and would like to hear from more. My email is addington55@hotmail.com Lets get a Page, Hudson, McKinnon reunion going?

C.R. Helm (Hudson class)

Hi guys about time I updated. Living in Dunedin still. Separated and still see my 2 great kids 17 and 13. Currently wotking as an operations manager for Roadmarkers,Otago. Had a great time in Waiouru and those on the beer heist can testify to that. Still in touch with a few old boys and will get them to join the site. Sorry cant make the 60th but would would love to stay in touch and maybe organise a South Island reunion sometime. I am glad the drama of a year or so ago has gone as I fondly remember RFCS aand all the good and bad times that happened. Look forward to hearing from you either by e-mail or mobile.

M.H. Henderson (Puttick class)

Panelbeater,ND Wksps to 63 then NSTU as instructor to EME Sch as instructor and then Base Wksps in trade. Off to Wru Wksps as CSM followed by RF CDT Sch as B Coy CSM and final posting to Recruiting WO Northern Region. Most satisfying job by far was RF CDT School even tho the hardest. New Zealand is certainly the poorer for the loss of all our training facilities throughout industry. Currently in Northland with the charter boat Demelza working the far north and 3 Kings.

M.J. Henderson (Puttick class)

Cadets 57-58. RNZEME Papakura-NSTU -EME Sch-Base Wksp-CSM Waiouru Wksp-CSM. Cdt School-Recruiting, Auckland. In business engineering sandblasting and painting for next 23 yrs. Currently in Northland with our boat at Houhora, getting back into the charter business after a few years commercial fishing. Got a place in Kaimaumau. Lovely, good diving and fishing. If up this way give us a bell. Tend to wander a bit in our ex Christchurch City bus motor home. Was the Roma Tea bus(sign writing) Wish it would improve with age as we do. It was born in 1963 so really is not that old. Colleen and I share 8 children and 17 grands. Busy but enjoyable times. Certainly never saw some of the things being reported at the moment about Cadet School. Some would appear to be "recovered memory" type situations. However, if true, certainly need to be investigated. Most un Cadet-like behaviour. What happened to the "Look after your mates." attitude? More surprising is the continuation of a Military career, not doing anything about these dreadful happenings and now wanting someone else to tidy up what they neglected to do during their service. All soldiers had recourse to assistance if necessary. However, lets see what happens. FORTES FORTUNA JUVAT. 805 Kaimaumau Rd RD1 Awanui: Ph/Fax 09 4067300 Mob 0275966573 m.chenderson@xtra.co.nz

N.R. Henry (Ardagh class)

I graduated into RNZIR in 1969 and continued to serve for the next 21 years finally retiring as the Training Officer for NZSAS in Dec 1988. I moved my wife jacki and 3 young children to Perth WA. Over the next 12 years I set up and have run an outdoor adventure camp mainly for school aged clients. In Mar 01 I rejoined the NZ Army and managed to get a TOD with NZ BATT6 to East Timor. Thoroughly enjoyed the posting as the Pl Comd of the CMA Platoon. On return terminated my contract and am now back running my adventure camp. My eldest is now a Capt in Aust army and in fact we both served in ET at the same time but in different Armies. My daughter is qualified as a high school teacher and my youngest son is a Policeman here in WA.

I have sold my outdoor business here in Dwellingup WA and have now retired not from life but from work. contact me at neiljacki@reachnet.com.au.

P.C. Herbert (McKinnon class)

Graduated from Cadet School in 79 to Medical Corp based at ATG Hospital, Waiouru and later 2/1 Burnham. Left in 1983 and meandered aimlessly across NZ & Australia for the better part of the 1980's.

Worked on Hayman Island Resort, North Queensland in 88-89. Student at University of Technology, Sydney 89-91 studying Communications (i.e Media Studies, Journalism , Screen Studies.....) Returned to NZ 1991 and worked for a health & safety signage consultancy before joining Protector Safety Supply Ltd.

Early in 2000 formed a company - Safetyplus Industrial Supplies Limited - based in the Bay of Plenty.

Married to Denise,we have a son named Vincent.

email: herbertpdv@xtra.co.nz

Pat Hibbs (Ardagh class)

Did 21 years and retired in 89. Couldn't settle into civilian life and rejoined after an 11 year break. Currently at OCS as the CI and will be off to the Sinai for a year in Dec 07. I then expect to be back in Waiouru where I would welcome a visit from od friends.

Neville David Higgins (Andrew class)

Hi, On stepping off the train at Waiouru Station around 24th January 1966 after my first trip outside the mainland, I was a very nervous country boy of 15 years. On graduation in Dec 1968 I was a much changed, confident member of the NZArmy. The years at RF Cadet school have never left me and the training and guidance stood me in good stead for my adult years. After graduation I was posted to 10 Transport Coy Linton (My Heros), then to 3 Transport at Burnham. Finishing my Army career as an Instructor for the final NTSU intake of 1970. Drove trucks for the next 5 years for many different companys but mainly rural and long distance. Got sick of that and joined the RNZAF as a GSI at GSTU Wigram then Cadet School Woodburne. When the opportunity arose to change trade to Photographer, I jumped at it. Spent the next 10 years touring the bases and country enjoying the best job in the forces. Left RNZAF in 1990, worked for various photgraphic companys (Langwoods, Multi Products,) bought camera shop in Riccarton Mall ChCh, sold to Kodak, sold Real Estate for a while, worked in Retail (Noel Leemings, Computer City) for 9 years then started Internet marketing with Open2view.com in Canterbury. Now own franchise for Canterbury south. Married for 26 years with teenage boy.

L.A. Hines (Hudson class)

First time I logged on, some names bring back good memories. Chris Helm is one. Hope to catch up some time. duke1961@xtra.co.nz

T.E. Hoeft / Dunn (Hasset class)

Hard to believe that it's over 20yrs since I was a pimply faced kid turning up at Waiouru. I went from clubbies to Trentham to become a motor trimmer (upholsterer) left as soon as my return of service was up in 1944. I had an upholstery shop for 5yrs then joind the Wellington Fire Brigade in 2000. Changed my name back to my family name Dunn so dont go looking for Tom Hoeft Married and starting a family. Still a kid at heart,but the body struggles to keep up. If you are in Wellington drop a line: tom.dunn@hotmail.com. Cheers

G.M. Hohua (Webb class)

Graduated from RFCs into RNZAOC as an Automotive Parts Supplier and loved every minute. I stayed in the AP trade for 12 years of my career, until my Section was disbanded, and was posted to 1 Base Sup Bn/1 Base Wksp/3 Fd Wksp/4 ATG Wksp/5 Log Regt Trentham/Bosnia/3 Log Regt Burnham/East Timor/3 Log Bn and am currently in HQ 3LFG. I completed my 20 years service on the 10 Jan 2004 However, I'll continue to serve for another 3 years in my current posting....they ain't getting rid of me that easy!!! email: justho454@msn.com

Ralph Holah (McKinnon class)

From RFCS to RNZEME in the trade of Armourer until 1990. Departed as SGT Instructor from SEME during the shift to Trentham. Ran my own business in Auckland until 2004. Still self employed now, but at a more relaxing pace and able to enjoy a second marriage. ralph.holah@xtra.co.nz