The Regular Force Cadet Association

D.L. Pearson (Andrew class)

Left Waiouru in 1968 after graduating from RF Cadets and spending a short time in 2 Troop QA Squadron alongside Chris Robinson, Gaham Ready, Turnbull and Billy Kora et al! Great lads! Great days! Went to Wellington and became a computer operator. Been in IT ever since. Now in Auckland mending the health and trying to keep stress levels low. Have 5 children, inherited 2 from second marriage. Contactable at dalelpearson@bigpond.com

J.H.N. Peffers (Pearce class)

Graduated into RNZSigs Dec 1985. Postings have included 1 Sig Sqn Papakura, 1RNZIR Singapore, FMG HQ and Sig Sqn Linton,Long Look UK/Germany/Turkey, 1NZSAS Gp, 5 Sig Sqn, UNSCOM Iraq, 2/1 RNZIR, UNTAET East Timor x 2, 2 Cant NMWC as Ops/Trg NCO then Recruiting NCO, which is my current position. Married to Raewyn (ex RNZAF) with 2 boys (James 8, Sam 5). Currently living in Burnham. FORTES FORTUNA JUVAT

Steve Peretini

Marched out as a Sapper then Changed trade to Firefighter in 1980. Did all the postings, but spent 17 years in Waiouru. Left as a WO1. Now working for NZ Fire Service, based out of Woodville. Married to Marion, two kids 23 and 19 and one grand daughter aged 3. Would I do it again, "Hell yes". steve.peretini@fire.org.nz

K.L. Philip (Kippenburger class)

Joined the clubbies in March 59 (late) and left Cadet School in Mar 61. Graduated to the RNZASC and finally left the Army in Dec 1980. Living in a little place just out of Gisborne called Patutahi. Mattie and the 3 girls are fine and have 4 mokos with another on the way thanks to our daughter living in London. Contact e-mail is philipatpatutahi@xtra.co.nz . I would love to hear from anybody passing through.

Left the cadets for a career in transport. Did a couple of stints as an instructor at NSTU and RF Depot then back into Transport. Whilst at 1AASO I was talked into taking a commission by Maj Jamie Turner. First commissioned posting B Sqn NSTU. Then off to Singapore for a 2 year posting with ANZUK. Back to NZ with 10 Tpt in 1975 then as adjutant Linton then as CO 2 Tpt Sqn where I stayed until I decided to take retirement in 1981.

The days after retirement saw me take up managers jobs in Transport for Freightways, Daily Freightways and latterly Mainfreight. Gave up full time work about 4 years ago and only work part time now, play golf, fish and enjoy my life.

K. Pittams (Hudson class)

One year in Cadets was one year too long I think alhtough I have good memories and the experience stood me in good stead over a career in the Army. Spent 22 years in the mahine ending up as a Capt. Managed t span the period where there were no deplyments and when there were I coudn't get on them Did 6 months in Sinai though. Still with the Army as a Fleet Manager in Trentham. Still get the perks - ealry knock offs for Happy Hours, a bit of sport, Adventure Training without the parades and duties. Plus its close to home.

W.J. Platt (Ngarimu class)

"Married Carmel - 5 children between us (Bill 2, Carmel 3) One grandchild - mine - Carmel far too young to be a grandmother yet. Varied career - from builder to bureaucrat to liquidator to real estate." Living in Auckland now billplatt@xtra.co.nz

A.J. Pope (Page class)

Graduated into the RNZIR. Retired in March 2002 as a Major. Currently an HR Consultant at Victoria University. Married an Army Dental Hygeniest (what Infantryman woudn't). Now involved in karate and with my sons. Living in Silverstream, Upper Hutt. Life is good!! My eldest now plans a career in the Army - Infantry of course!!

J. Potts (Gentry class)

RF CADETS 1962 16th Field Reg 1963-1967 163 Bty,22Bty,161Bty Vietnam 1965-66 Number 2 Gun. Got Diabetes on return to NZ, causing some extra health problems. I don't have a lot of sight left now but can still see the computer screen on magnification. If anyone remembers me I live at 2/538 Wall Road Hastings. Ph 06-8769582 Email jonmay@xtra.co.nz Hi to anyone who is looking

S.J. Powell (Webb class)

Have just returned from our 20 year class reunion and was surprised by how many ex clubbies turned up. My email address is WO2powell@hotmail.com Any ex class of 84 guys drop me a line.

Joe Power (Ngarimu class)

3 great years in the club. Met some of the people you would like to meet. Still cooking after all these years. 13 yrs chef. Tutor in tertiary education- Catering, mixed with some good restaurant work. Now have my own catering business in Wanganui( Essence Catering) Continue to enjoy life, married to Heather with 3 great grown up kids. Contact joe.power@essence-catering.co.nz

G.J. Price (Morrison class)

Living at Omaha, Nth Auckland since 1987. Have had hundreds of jobs since escaping in 1986, including a Tug and Barge Company operating in the SW Pacific. Have been at sea for ten years and now self employed mowing lawns in the Warkworth area; but may return to sea shortly. Have just completed a month in the Persian Gulf for a NZ company. Still have a wife and 2 children. I like fishing and deer shooting and can out-shoot Kevin Jefferies with my eyes closed. email gj.price@xtra.co.nz

Lester C. Radford (Parkinson class)

I graduated from Cadets in August 1964 into RNZEME,posted to CD A&G Workshops, ch later became Base Workshops. I then went to Waiouru as the RNZEME instructor at the School of Signals. I left army service in 1973 and worked in the PYE factory in Waihi for three years before leaving Whangamata for Auckland. I worked there for Plessey in various capacities before moving to Wellington, where I joined the NZ Police as an Engineering Officer. I finished there as one of their Development Engineers. I'm currently involved with my own company, where I can be contacted. Email lester@rtwireless.co.nz My wife and I share 5 adult children.

S.C. Raines (Barrowclough class)

Left mob in 1971.   Sailed the Pacific until 1972. Joined the  Oz Armour and MTTU.   Ended up Troop Sgt for 2 Tp B Sqn Leopard Tsnks.  Out in 1978,   Worked offshore as commercial diver,sopv,Sopt., Project Manager World Wide . Now live in Singapore.   Operations Manager for ROV company.  Where are you Marsky?

Al Rankin (Crump class)

I'm still or at least back in. One day I'll retire and do something real. Currently posted to HQ Joint Forces in Trentham and living in Wellington City central. Handy for anyone passing through. Drop in I'd be delighted to see you. Phone 021 071 7889 or email alastairrankin @yahoo.com.au

W.A. (Bill) Rees (Mead class)

On graduating from the cadets, I became a Driver-Mechanic in the Army School Transport Section. Whilst there, I joined the Fire Brigade as a volunteer. On hearing that the Army School was moving to Waiouru, I bought myself out of the army and joined the Fire Brigade permanently. However, that was fairly short-lived as I developed ulcerative colitis. Next I joined the Post Office, later Telecom, rising to the position of Chief Technical Service Officer. In the latter stage of my career, I moved into the IT field. Not long after joining the Post Office, I had major surgery (ileostomy) to cure the ulcerative colitis. This left me with a permanent stoma, and having to wear a bag for the rest of my life. In 1969 I assisted in the establishment of the Wellington Ostomy Assn. and holding many positions of office. Then 1972, was elected to the Federation of New Ostomy Societies, again holding many positions of office. On retiring in 1989, I set up my own business and managed two computer projects. At a loose end in 1993, I became a volunteer with the Police. In 1997, I was asked to work in the CIB and set up a support group. This continues today, where I also have paid work, mainly assisting with trials, transporting and accompanying prosecution witnesses. In 2002, I was awarded the QSM for public service. I live in Tawa, have two married daughters and a grand-daughter and grandson. Email: warees@xtra.co.nz