The Regular Force Cadet Association

P.F. Mclaughlin (Elliot class)

Grad 80 in RNZEME as apprentice Auto elec. Up to A grade and Cpl, became dissatisfied with the way I was being treated by certain people in RNZEME and my career path going nowhere, so left in May 89. Couple of years in Melbourne, back to NZ for a few months, then off to the UK in 91. Enlisted into London Irish Rifles (TA) and spent 4 years as a Ranger/LCpl before re-enlisting into NZ Army in Jan 96, after being told conditions had improved (you think I'd have learned the first time). Definitely NOT into RNZEME. Currently living in Featherston, married, one son, Liam 8, and heading back to Timor for 2nd trip on 29 April.

D.C. Mclay (Morrison class)

After 26 1/2 years (after taking 12 months off for good behaviour somewhere in the middle), I finally left the good ol' NZ Army. Before leaving I overheard an old soldier (done 3-4 years) saying that the Army owed him heaps. I am sorry to say that he was corrected and that after all my time in the Army, they owed me nothing and I owed them nothing. I am thankful for everything my time in the Army gave me, and still keep in touch with a few of the old Morrison Class lads. However, it would be even better to catch up with some of those that haven't been seen for a while. Clubbies are everywhere, I came across two of my classmates in Afghanistan after all these years, and the bond never fades. Forte Fortuna Juvat

C.D. Mcleod (Taylor class)

Graduated RFCS into RNZEME as Armourer (only one in my intake). Posted to 2 Fd Wksp working with a great bunch of blokes. Left in Sep 1995 to pursue civvy life. Worked in Palmerston North for a few years then moved overseas to PNG as Service Manager for Ingersoll Rand. Now employed in Massachusetts, USA, as Global Aftermarket and Service Manager for Ingersoll Rand air compressors. Travelling frequently to Europe and Middle East for service and sales. Wife is Sian (Ex RNZCT) and daughter Alana 7 y.o.

Mac McLeod (Kippenburger class)

Left army in 70, started working as an automotive Instructor at the Waikato Technical Institute in 71. Worked there until 1992 when I went into the mission field in Israel, working as a house parent for mentally handicapped and blind children in Bethlehem for 16 months and then as manager at the an office for a ministry called Chistian Friends of Israel. Returned home in 95 and started work at the Tech again. My wife and I are the NZ Directors of this latter ministry plus I am the Pastor of the Saturday Christian Fellowship. I travel to other countries on mission work and teaching about Israel. Thats all folks.

R.H. McPherson (Page class)

After graduating from Page class in 1977, I was posted to Fort Dorset as a Chef. Postings to Trentham, Singapore and Waiouru followed. After completing my apprentiship and the mandatory 2 year "payback" period I decided I needed to do something different, but wanted to stay in the Army. Now, those of you who knew me, and especially those who worked with me, know that at the end of the day, I really was a cr@p cook - so leveraging of the unpopularity that skill had provided, I joined the Military Police. Further postings to Waiouru, Singapore, Linton and Trentham followed. I finally called it quits in March 1992, after 15 years 3 months, when my wife was posted to New Caledonia with Foreign Affairs. After returning to NZ in 1994 I got a job at the Commerce Commission, where I stayed for 11 years. I am currently living in Wellington with my second wife, Maria and have two grown children from my first marriage. I am employed with Births, Deaths and Marriages at DIA as the Deputy Registrar-General/Operations Manager.

Mac McQueen (Elliot class)

Still consider myself a clubbie through and though. I reckon I could still do my drill on the parade ground. My coat hangers still have 2 finger spaces between them and all face the same way. I don't have smiles in my socks any more but show my kids what we had to do for a laugh. I have had my kids 'stand to beds' and inspect their rooms - they loved it. Played golf with WO 2 Hamond a little while back. I work with John Pasene aka "French" and we often talk of the good times in the hole of New Zealand Waiouru.

R. Metcalfe (Burrows class)

Am currently living in Auckland with my wife. My email address is redford.vicki-lee@xtra.co.nz

B. Miller (Hasset class)

84, posted to 1 Sup Coy Hopuhopu Jan 85 as Ammo Tech. TOD'd 1 BSB Feb to June 85 for Band 2 Supplier, Trade change to Supplier and posted to Burnham June 86. 717'd 1991 ex RNZAMC School. Whilst most of my class seem to either be still in or are working for NZ Police, I'm currently working as a management contractor in Auckland and can be contacted at nz_procurement@yahoo.co.nz should anyone be interested.

D.B. Mills (Stewart class)

Graduated into RNZE where I was posted to SME. Reached Corporal and was discharged end 1965. Since then I have worked mainly in the warehousing and logistics fields. I have a wife and three children, two daughters and a son, and four grand-children. My son is a P O in the Navy and is specialising in computer communications.

I spent a period of nine years from 1986 to 1995 working and living in Papua New Guinea, and that was very interesting experience!

Currently, Ruby, my wife and I are living at Waihi Beach in the Bay of Plenty and working in Waihi. I am currently employed selling, fabricating and installing blinds, awnings, security and insect screens and doors and bathroom accessories.

C.R Mills (Morrison class)

Joined Cadets in 1976 and served 23 years until retirement 1n 1998. Living in Auckland (which I never intended to do), Work for an integrated communications company with a few ex Sigs guys.Always available for a few if you are ever in Auckland

Mike Moran (Webb class)

Graduated as an Ammo Tech and posted to Ngaruawahia in 85. Posted to 3 Sup Coy Burnham as Supplier after trade change in 86. Last role spent on TOD from BSU to Med School from June 90.

Released in Jan 91 after 7 years. I have held various Logistics and Operations Management roles since. Currently working as a Logistics and Fleet Manager within the Oil Industry in NZ. Based in Wellington.

JE Moran (Parkinson class)

john.747@bigpond.com

H.S. Morgan (Firth class)

r, but fishing and hunting are great.

B.J. Morton (Hudson class)

I now live and work in Port Hedland Western Australia. A shift fitter at Dampier Salt, one week days one week nights 6 to 6, Only Monday to Thursday. Now married 4 years to a Bali lady Ayu.[Bali is only 1hr 45 from here]. Fishing is good with access to some good hunting less than 300km away. Mid summer 45 to 50 deg C but the cyclones cool it down a bit. Plenty of work here for most trades, electrical fitters metal workers/welders, plant operators and road train drivers are always in demand. A driver doing a 60hr week will take home $1200 + per week. email address; bothamorton@bigpond.com

M.L. Most (Crump class)

I spent two and a bit years in the club and eight years in the Army. Then about a year and a half in the Police. Started with the power board in Raetihi in 1976. Still with them, now Powerco, as Group Team Leader in charge of Raetihi and Taihape depots, yeah, it includes Waiouru - have not moved far in nearly forty years. Live near Ohakune, have great family all living locally.E-mail address is lou.most@infogen.net.nz

Left the Army at start of 75 and Joined Police. Spent about a year in Palmerston North with Police before deciding I was never meant to be a cop. Joined WREPB as trainee lineman in mid 76. Based in Raetihi and married my wife, Kathryn in same year. Did another apprenticeship as sparkie and still work for whats now called Powerco. Three kids, two moko. Live in the backblocks between Ohakune and Raetihi.