The Regular Force Cadet Association

Jason Koroheke (Thorpe class)

Hi all. Thought I would put in a bit as others have done as well. I left the Army in 95 and am currently up in Auckland plying my trade.as an engineer. I did a chefs apprenticeship in the Army but was not keen when I got out. Best year was Cadet year for me as well. Married with 3 kids and still play League for the mighty Jaguars in Auckland. Living life to the fullest. Be Cool.

P.L. Koziol (Morris class)

Arboriculturalist/Horticulturalist in Western Australia - Contract Administrator Supervisor for Local Government - Pacific Earth Ovens Co-Owner

D.S. Lacey (Thorpe class)

I Left early on despite Major Coorie (sp?) trying to get me to stay :-) Ended up living in Japan and the UK a few times. Speak fluent Japanese. Had a "career" as a draughtsman for a while (which was why I joined the Army) then became a ship supplier/agent for Japanese ships. Now working for the Professionals MREINZ in Papatoetoe - check out http://www.dslacey.com Divorced, with 2 boys. Into Jetskiing - won NZ freestyle title in '98 Email: david@dslacey.com

B.L. Larsen (Taylor class)

Kia ora, After graduation, I was posted to RNZSigs, remaining there for 13.5 years and finishing as Sgt, Telecoms Engr. I joined the UN in 1999 and am just finishing my 4th year working for the United Nations in East Timor, I saw most of the guys as they rotated Suai/Dili/Hera. From here I am home for a few weeks and then off to Cyprus with the family, again working for UN. I am married to Venus (10 years on 18/12) and have a wonderful son, Matthew, who will be 2 in April. You can find me at larsenb@un.org - Cheers.

Curently working in East Timor for the United Nations as communications tech. Married to Vee currently in P Nth but she will join me here by Dec 00.

Live in Dili just down the road from kiwi house so if you are in the neighbourhood drop in for a beer

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Barrie Law (Page class)

"Graduated in Dec 1977. Still serving. Hold the Rank of WO1. Have been around the traps. Served in Waiouru (2 postings), Burnham (2 postings) Trentham (2 postings) and am now in Linton at 1 RNZIR as the RQMS. I'm married with 2 children, girl, 12 and boy, 10. Live in Feilding. See several Page Class peers still serving, be good to catch up with a few that have drifted away."

M.R. Laws (Morrison class)

I signed up as an Electronic Technician (Telegoon) and after basic training spent 9 months at the School of Signals with the occasional trip to EME Schools. The learning curve was massive. We were introduced to so many great technologies - all that a young man could ever dream of. Had some great room mates, many class mates and have a few clubby-mates for life. We and our families still keep in touch.

I. Leabourne (Page class)

Thirty years later still in the Army and the Armoured Corps but now with LAV's.
For the First time this year got posted to Linton. now I know why I avoided it for so long (Joking).

M.S. Lee (Page class)

After cadets and joining RNZEME, posted to Trentham, Burnham and Papakura. Was lucky enough to be posted to Singapore in 1985, returned from there to run workshop in Dunedin. Liked it so much that in 1990 got out and bought and ran the NOVUS franchise in the area until 1997. I then joined a company called MotorSafe which provided quality systems to garage and met up with many ex EME personnel at companies I visited. I am now working for Land transport Safety Authority in Dunedin keeping an eye on all garages, testing stations that issue warrants of fitness, certificates of fitness and now repair certifiers (panel beaters). I'm married to Laurie (25 years this year) and have 3 sons aged 21, 17 and 14. Look forward to hearing from anyone who wants to say hi. E-mail address Lee5@xtra.co.nz

R.F. LEE (Dittmer class)

rowanlee22@g,mail.com

J.M. Leef (Webb class)

"Left the Army in 1992 after 8 years as a Tele Goon in RNZEME. Living in Auckland and working as an IT Manager at Auckland University"

P.B. Leishman (McKinnon class)

Cadet in 1979 graduated to RNZEME. Trained as a Panelbeater. Posted around the various workshops. Spent 6 months at Scott Base in 1988/89 one of the best things I ever did. Also took 6 months LWOP in 1987 and went to England etc. Left the Army in 1999 after nearly 21years. I've no idea how I lasted that long. Last posting I had was to Whangparaoa Camp as Manager/Caretaker. It was the best posting I had until the Army stuffed it up and gave the place over to the Navy. How unusual. Married to Judy (22yrs) with 2 kids Nik 17 and Dana 14. Currently we own Silverdale Mowers a reasonably large mower,chainsaw ride on repair shop. Main brand is Stihl and things are ticking over okay. So if you are in the area please call in for a chat. We are across the road from the Wade Hotel (Buck Shelfords). Still keep in contact with a few old Army mates. Always good to catch up.

M.F. Lester (Gentry class)

"From Cadets posted to Cadets on staff, then on to NSTU, Bn Depot, 1 RNZIR, 3RNZIR, HQ FARELF and finally Defence HQ. Joined Foreign Affairs and spent three years in Chile and on return transferred to the NZ Fire Service Commission. Moved to Australia where I Worked with Wesley Mission Brisbane as their IT Manager until Jul 05. Still involved with the Australian Army Reserve" Have donned the Army Uniform again for a special project until 2007 when I will call it quits" [IT guy, In sensitive occupation, got secret email address, send emails through me...Webby]

Mike Lloyd (Weir class)

I am an independant life insurance broker working in the Bay of Plenty Area. I am married to Coleen (33 years) and have 2 grown up kids Tim who works with me and Jessica, I also have 2 beautiful grandchildren and a dog named Zoe. I'm addicted to golf and live in walking distance from Omanu Golf Club so feel free to catch u0p for a round and a beer if you are in the area.

O.R. Lloyd (Crump class)

Monitoring and Auditing Manager/ Portfolio manager (Mental Health) Tairawhiti District Health Board. Live in Gisborne

Darrin (Daz) Low (Pearce class)

After graduating at the end of 85 I returned with the other infantry cadets and assisted with the next years corps training faze. From their I went to Burnham and completed a shortened Corp induction programme. I was then posted to C company 2/1.I remained with 2/1 until mid 1987 when I was posted to B Coy 1st Battalion in Singapore. I was lead scout with 6 platoon and then completed two tracking courses with the Malaysian Army and then the 69 Police field force near the Thai border. I remained in Singapore until the end of 1989 when I returned to NZ with the last group to leave the island. I then set up home with the first Battalion in Linton before getting totally disillusioned with the Army after the cuts and signing my 717 in 1991. From their I applied to join the Police and was accepted in 1992 and have been with the Police ever since. I was first stationed in Westport until 1995 and then moved to Oamaru where I am currently. I have a wife, Angela, and three daughters, Jahn! a (2) and the twins Bryleigh and Tyla (1 year).

I am proud to be Police officer and more so to have been in the Army and a cadet. I am aware of several ex cadets serving with the Police along with numerous comrades from the 1st Battalion. It was only recently that I found out about the association. (Feb 2001). Look forward to hearing from some of the old mates.