The Regular Force Cadet Association

(GD) Rose (Ardagh class)

Rose Greg GD Ardagh Auckland greg.gdr@xtra.co.nz

RM Ross (Hanson class)

Posted to 3 Field Squadron Dec 73, carpenter. Changed to Infantry in 77, held a variety of posts as Regimental Sergeant Major and finished my non commissioned career as Formation Sergeant Major, 3rd Land Force Group, Burnham. Commenced my 'Commissioned From the Ranks' career in 2000 and retired from the Regular Army in May 06. Continue to do part time work for Army under the Youth Life Skills Programme. Franchise owner for Sterling Property Investments (Tasman/Westland) Ltd. Married to Jenny (26yrs), a son (24)serving in Linton (Infantry) and a daughter (22). Reside in Stoke, Nelson.

Brian Ross (Ardagh class)

I had my 15th Birthday a fortnight after arriving in Waiouru, stayed there for 3 winters, rose to the rank of CSM B Coy posted to 1 Gen troops workshop Linton, Discharged and stayed in Palmerston North for a while, have ended up on the Gold Coast Australia for the last 28 years,For the last 5 years I have lived on a 48ft Cruiser with my 2nd wife, currently fitting windows for my son in law in Townsville.

G.J. Rudolph (Upham class)

Graduated 72 posted 21 supply then over to cautley.When I got out spent 4years in Italy playing rugby spent a further 5yrs in UK playing rugby and cricket. Returned home and I currently have a earthmoving business. Will never forget those clubbie days.

P.J. Rule (Taylor class)

After a two year posting at 1RNZIR C Coy, I left and came to England and joined the Royal Marines. Served in Commachio Group R.M and 42 Cdo R.M. Spt Coy mortar troop. Left after five years in 1997 and learnt the building trade. I now run my own loft conversion company called A Third Space Ltd. www.athirdspace.co.uk contact at; patrick.rule@athirdspace.co.uk

M. (Ruts) Rutledge (Thorpe class)

3Pl. Currently posted to Waiouru. Technical Officer for Combat School. Not many Thorpe Class members still serving now. I guess it is 22 yrs ago after all. It would be great to catch up with other members of our Class who I have not seen for ages. You can contact me on y54178@nzdf;mil.nz

R.B.H. Ryan (McKinnon class)

(More recently) I was posted to RNZSigs after graduation, served in 4 Sig Sqn, HQNZFORSEA, 3 Sig Sqn, FMG Sig Gp & HQ FMG & Sig Sqn, left the NZ Army after 12 1/2 years in 1991. Joined the United Nations as a Radio Officer in UNIFIL (South Lebanon). After one year sent on TDY (TOD) to MINURSO (Western Sahara) as a Radio Officer and then Air Operations. Returned back to UNIFIL in June 98, as the Admin Officer for Communications Section. Currently in MONUC (DR Congo) since September 1991 as the Communications Operations Officer. Married to Rachida with 3 girls, Nadia (7 years, Christina (6 years) and Sophia (2 years).

I was posted to RNZSigs after graduation and left the NZ Army after 12 1/2 years in 1991. Joined the United Nations as a Radio Officer in UNIFIL (South Lebanon). After one year sent on TDY (TOD) to MINURSO (Western Sahara) as a Radio Officer and then Air Operations. Returned back to UNIFIL in June 98, as the Admin Officer for Communications Section. Married to Rachida with 2 girls, Nadia (16 months) and Christina (4 months).

P.A. Salt (Crump class)

Served in Vietnam 1969-71. Left army in 1972. Moved to Gisborne, married three times one son, now living in Australia.

J.B. Sanderson (Shuttleworth class)

Transferred from RFC to RNZ Signals 1957 training as a Technician. Transferred to CD Sig Troop for a year or so around 1961. Back to Sigs School then discharge in 1963. Serviced Radio & TV for a few years...got tired of that & went commercial fishing (which I was brought up with). Returned to the Electronics world. All the time enjoying Ham radio & building my own equipment (the greater part of it) I've been a long time student of an ancient mystery school where I've been able to develop one or two little known attributes of mind which come in very handy in life. My home type WebSite is. www.homepages.paradise.net.nz/bradjoy Email there.

C.C. Sargisson (Webb class)

Graduated into RNZSigs where I spent 4 great years at Addington Military Barracks posted to 3 Signal Squadron. Left the Army in 1989 and joined the NZ Police and have been there ever since. Currently stationed at Christchurch Central. Happily married with an 8 year old son.

M. Saunders (Thornton class)

Right from the start they got my initials wrong. They had me as M.J. which was never corrected. I loved the cadets even if it didn't love me back. Funnily I have no contact with people from my year there.

S.W. Scott (Upham class)

"DID TIME IN BURNHAM, AUCKLAND, LINTON,WAIOURU, THEN GOT OUT AND CAME TO BRISBANE AUST IN 1985.JOIN RESERVES FOR FOUR YRS WORKING AT ADAPT-A-LIFT ON FORKLIFTS. STILL MARRIED GOT TWO MARRIED ,ONE SINGLE DAUGHTERS AND THREE GRANDKIDS.STILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH KEVIN SMITH. IF YOU COME OVER LOOK US UP . 93 HIGHBURY DRIVE ,REDBANK PLAINS , BRISBANE 4301 OR CONTACT ME ON florencescott@optushome.com.au WOULD BE NICE TO CATCH UP WITH YOU'S."

B. Scoullar (Weir class)

Hi to all,please feel free to contact me for a catch up.

R.D. Seabourne (Barrowclough class)

Hi all. Been in KL since 2003. Retired in 2006. Still love the lifestyle here. Visit NZ and Oz regularly and to many other placesas well. Scuba diving around SE Asia is my main hobby. 1 wife (original) still teaching. 4 kids, (2 on Gold Coast and 2 in NZ) 11 grandkids and 1 great grandson. Recent activities 4WD dune bashing in Wahiba Sands, Oman, and scuba trip to Komodo Isoland, Indonesia.

W.A. Searle (Weir class)

After all this time back in Christchurch. Have 2 sons and 3 grandkids. Enjoy running into clubbies from time to time. Email wayneas@slingshot.co.nz