The Regular Force Cadet Association

K.J. Avenell (Stewart class)

Graduated '63 while doing RFBasic 19, (an idea for apprentices that never lasted). Posted to Linton, posted in '67 to 161 Bty Vietnam as Engr Att. Remarried in Nov 70, posted ANZUK Map Depot Singapore in '71 for two years. Returned to 2 Fd Sqn, Linton, posted to SME then to 6 Sqn Petone, returning to 5 Spt Sqn in Linton for terminal posting. Retired out in '82. Was invited to join the ATC NZCF where I was assigned to 10 Sqn ATC. Served 15 years while running my own businesses in Palmerston North. Currently own and run a small printing business. Secretary of the Sprs Assoc and RNZE Reunion committees. Also the EVSA rep for the Manawatu. Eldest daughter and grandkids living in Yukon, Canada. Son-in-law is a helicopter pilot. (Saving hard for a trip). Son and youngest daughter living around, and working at, Whakapapa. Would I do it all over? Damned right!! Didn't think much of clubbies while I was there, but it gave an extra edge to everything I've done since. Would like to know the whereabouts of Peter Kyle and Peter Smith (Peewee) both of my class. Cheers all, take care.

C.A. Bailey (Webb class)

From Cadets, ended up in Papakura with RNZCT until 88, then posted to Linton until leaving in 93. Still playing Rugby for Linton Presidents. Currently Working as a Project Manager for Works Infrastructure looking after Re- Surfacing Operations in the Manawatu. Hi to Leafy and Bairdy, see your names on here give us a bell some time e-mail craig.bailey@works.co.nz

2 Platoon ruled. Good instructors, Sgt Rob, Cpls Kells, and Ash, Capt Skudder even those hard out PTIs !

P.G. Bailey (Thornton class)

Completed 20 years service in RNZ Signals.

Now Working for the National Bank as Systems Engineer

P.D. Bain (Hudson class)

Graduated cadets at end of 78,into Medical Corp. Posted to 2/1 at Burnham as a Company Medic.Later went to Singapore 81-83 as company medic with 1 RNZIR ( C & SPT Coys) Left on return to NZ . Now a Paramedic with Dunedin Ambulance Service. Married Sharyn and have 2 kids.

Phone (03) 4761 116

e mail patbain@es.co.nz

W.I. Baird (Webb class)

Was a chef in Army until 1989.Had high kill rate so left and got into sales. Worked in various roles in the communications industry. Now working as Area Manager for Telecom New Zealand based in Hawkes Bay.

D.J. Bannister (Ardagh class)

After graduation spent 20yrs in RNZASC/RNZCT ending up in Defence Frieght Office, Wellington. On discharge moved to Picton and ran a shuttle bus until bums on seats dried up. Drove taxis in Blenheim for next 13yrs. Had bad health scare in late 2003 and now on oxygen 24/7 Have shoprider supplied by local RSA {Thanks} so have restricted mobility. Address - 15B Kingwell Drive, Blenheim phone 03-578-7551, email dave.bannister@xtra.co.nz

JR Barclay (Webb class)

Hope all Webb brothers are well and hope someone might get in touch, all the best Barcs

K.I. Barker (Burrows class)

After 2 years in clubbies I was posted to 31 troop 3 Sig Sqn in Addington Chch as a radio/teleprinter/morse operator and rose to the dizzy heights of L/cpl. I married Joy in 78 and got my discharge in 79. Over the last 25 years or so I have been a sales Rep and manager for different food and clothing companies; even owning my own company for a short time. I found it not worth the stress, so now I'm driving a truck, doing local deliveries in Chch. Joy and I have 2 sons aged 24 and 21 and 2 grandchildren aged 4 and 1 contact me on kenandjoy@paradise.net.nz

D.B.J. Barley (Hanson class)

My 1st posting catering Waiouru,spent 6 months at Chateau Tongariro after Geoff Russell! back to Waiouru then 2 years in Singapore, awsome time, posted back to Burnham CHCH where I finished my Army career, I met my wife Tracey and we moved to Auckland 1981, continued in catering,got sick of the hours so embarked in a sales career, cars, insurance, blinds, and the last 13 years at Personalised Plates, I am now part time with Sky TV and starting a couple of buisnesses. If you are looking for a new opportunity,have a good work ethic and integrity, give me a call. Tracey and I have 4 great kids Jordan 23 Teacher/Surfer, Leighton 20 Pilot/ATC officer, (Leighton has contact with Bob Campbell one of 4 Hanson class cadets still in the Army today, Bob oversees the Army-Navy-Airforce school cadets through out NZ). Eden 17 7th form Weslake boys, Elizabeth 17 7th form Westlake girls (twins) Life is good, just had a great summer boating camping fishing wakeboarding, any one on the North Shore Auckland from clubies lets hook up, I can be seen walking between Milford beach and Takapuna beach most mornings heading for a coffee at Latin Larder, my favorite place at the moment. See Ya David Barley

B.P. Barltrop (Ardagh class)

After Cadets, came to Australia in 1973. Joined 11 RWAR in the WA Goldfields, Joined RAN in 1978 and served on HMAS Melbourne, Orion , Ovens as a stoker. Joined 16RWAR in 1987.

Am now the OC of 55 Army Cadet Unit and was promoted to Captain at a Parade near Perth on Saturday 01 Oct 05. Now I make sure my cadets have a lot of fun, hard work, discipline and are looked after. In between all this I worked as a surveyor for various companies and ran my brick laying/paving business. The most enjoyment is being involved with the Australian Army Cadets WA.

Where is Michael Grubb, my good mate in clubbies? There are other ex cadets running AAC units in WA. In a 16RWAR knockout competition it came down to ex RF Cadets. Not surprising.

I've been in Australia since the mid 70's served with 16 RWAR in two stints with a period in the RAN in between. I'm now working as a Prison Officer in the Eastern Goldfields. I have been involved with the Australian Army Cadets since 2000 and am the OC of 55ACU and 503 ACU in Kalgoorlie and Esperance with the rank of Captain, a task I find > extremely rewarding. Brian.Barltrop1@cadetnet.gov.au

C.R. Barnes (Pearce class)

I am currently employed as a Loss Prevention Consultant - Risk Engineering based in Brisbane. I live in Glasshouse Mountains with my wife and one boy with another child due in December

Mark Barnes (Hasset class)

I had a laugh as a clubbie, on reflection probably the best 12 months of my life. After graduation was posted to 10 Tpt Sqn in Linton where I stayed for the next 3 and a half years, becomong attached to 1RNZIR as a chef. I left the Army in March 1992 and decided to travel, ending up in UK where I currently live with my wife and 2 kids (Danielle 15 and Liam 9. Feel free to contact me anytime on mark.barnes7@btinternet.com

Terry Barrett (Russell class)

Those were great days, you were all great guys, even the godlike senior class. Many years have passed but good many memories stay with me. So do the habits. I still polish my workboots. Still working at my RNZEME trade,teaching at Manukau Tech. The army I left in 1979 was becoming an old mans home, very different to the one I joined. Never got overseas. However, I worked in many different countries since leaving. Saw some war up close in Bosnia in 1994/1995 driving and fixing crappy MK Bedfords for the Serious Road Trip delivering relief supplies. Still working at my RNZEME trade,teaching at Manukau Tech. Looking forward to catching up with you at the next reunion. Regards to you all Terry Barrett

J.W.R Bauer (Dittmer class)

I left the army in 1976 as a Corporal at Base Workshops and went to Kawerau to work in the Pulp and Paper Mill (Tasman) as a fitter. I got married in 1977 to Cushlaand we have 2 daughters (aged 29 &25). I have stayed working in the Mill and presently hold the position of Senior Planner and Shut Manager.

M.P. Beech (Burrows class)

Burrows class of 1974, one year only, B. Coy. Joined as a chef. Graduated 1974, then to Linton Camp, 10 Coy A.S.C. I was posted to Burnham, Waiouru, Linton, then back to Waiouru as a Chef/Caterer. Finished my career in Catering in 1989 with 4 Composite Sqd,RNZCT, having managed all the Messes in Waiouru at one time or other. Due to a back injury, had to make a decision as to continuing in my trade. Was being forced into an office role which I did not enjoy. I enjoyed working with my staff and passing on skills to the up and coming trades men and women. Defence offered to accept my resignation at this trying time, but I was given some timely advice from a senior Defence member (who shall remain nameless) and I offered Defence the opportunity to medically discharge me. Due to the fact that this would cost them, they decided I was still a fit enough Defence employee to continue in my trade. At this time I was offered a position at the Army Museum as the Firearms Curator/ Conservator. As firearms were a hobby of mine, I took this as an great opportunity to pursue my hobby as my job, and educate myself within the Museums industry. I stayed at the Army Museum for a very enjoyable 10yrs, continuing as a civilian employee 4 yrs after retirement in 1994. This position allowed me to up skill and train as a firearms conservator, which in turn gave me the opportunity to work in a number of other main Museums in N.Z. on their firearms and militaria collections (on contract as an Arms Conservator and Historian). In 1998, I was offered a position with the N.Z. Police as the District Arms Officer, which I currently hold. I continue carry out Museum contract work part time. I moved from Waiouru to Palmerston North where my wife and I currently live. We have 6 grown up children, the youngest being 21 and grandchildren. I enjoyed my military career, starting with a good grounding in Cadets, and have been lucky with the opportunities it has provided me. 06 354 3940 is my contact number