The Regular Force Cadet Association

G.W. Todd (Crump class)

First time on the site. It looks great.

Toddy Todd (Crump class)

Driving at present for Upper Hutt Flyer (formerly Cityline) qat Upper Hutt. Been here fo 20 odd yrs since I left the Army in 1987. Contact me at g,todd@xtra,co.nz

P.G. Topia (Elliot class)

Graduated December 1981 into RNZAOC as an Autoparts Storeman. Posted to 4 ATG Wksp, QA LAD back to ATG Wksp then to 1 Field Wksp, across the road to 1 TFR LAD then to 1 base Wksp where I stayed until I took my release at the end of 1989. I am married to Helen Ramsay..Don Don Ramsay's sister and we have a 3 year old son Hamish. We live in Ngaruawahia, however I work in Auckland for Titan Plant Services, I'm the Parts Manager Volvo Truck and Bus, Auckland Region. I must say the Army certainly taught me well as the knowledge and experience I gained helped me greatly as it took me 14 odd years to start at the bottom and get me where I am today. For those who might want to know, my father Keith is still going strong and living in Manurewa. My email address is pault@titanplant.co.nz Cheers, Paul.

S.E. Trail (Morris class)

Joined the cadets as a chef (tucker ***** as we were known) then moved to transport , which I have been involved in ever since.As I work in the courier industry and have done for the last 26 years and I enjoy it. I found that cadets was great in setting me up for the future when it came to work ethics, something the latest generation lacks. The friends I made in the cadets I have not forgotten. One thing I still do is my ironing as my wife can't do as good (those railway tracks piss me off). I have 2 girls and 2 boys and 2 ex wives, but wife no. 3 is great 14 years married and still going strong.

M.W. (Trigger) Tregoning (Rennie class)

Grad 83/3 Field Regiment, RNZA, Burnham. Released end of 1987 to travel overseas. Worked in Christchurch for a couple of years after returning home and have lived in Auckland ever since. Will always support the Red and Blacks though. Currently working in gaming industry. Married 12 years no kids.

C.S. (Trill) Trillo (Rennie class)

Grad 83.RNZAOC Auto Parts. Postings included 1 Base Sup Bn, 1 Base Wksp, QA LAD, 4 ATG Wksp. Got out in 1990 and went trucking for the old man in the scrap metal industry covering the South Island. In 98 I started out on my own and in 2000 moved to Blenheim and based myself there ever since. I live with my partner Tuini and my two oldest boys 16 and 14 (7kids) I joined the Territorials in 1992 and have been with them off and on since. I was with the Loggies, then 4 years Grunting and now back with the Loggies in 2 Cant NMWC. If you're in Blenheim, give us a yell, if you see me truckin' down the road, sing out. Always good to catch up with the Lads. trillometals@xtra.co.nz

Grad 83/1 Base Wksps 84-87/QA LAD 87-89/4 ATG Wksps 89-90////.M.D 717....March 90.6 kids. After release in 1990 worked for father trucking the south island picking up scrap metal. Oct 98 went out on my own and now run a scrap metal yard in Blenheim whilst DUTCH van Barneveld (1985 Pearce class) does bottom South Island. If in Blenheim look us up.

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B. Turnell (Mead class)

From Cadets to RNZEME at A&G Workshops, Trentham and Torpedo Bay, Devonport, Auckland. Left Army in 1957, worked at Tasman Empire Airways as instrument fitter, then at Colonial Sugar Coy as fitter. In 1962 rejoined the Govt as Prison Officer at Waikeria, working with Kevin Jennings ex-Miles Coy, transferring to workshops as fitting and turning instructor when vacancy arose. After nearly 30 years retired to Rotorua, went fishing. In 1997 emigrated to Queensland to be with parents and family. Have five children, nine grand-children and as yet one great-grand-child. Fit and well and enjoying life to the full, of course. Cheers to all old friends and acquaintances.

K. Turvey (Gentry class)

Just to let you know I'm still around. I'm still alive and kicking, medically retired. After leaving the army in 1971 after 8yrs, I undertook a number of job's, driving ambulances, selling ice cream for general foods (Tip-Top), railway work-shops and the best job of all I think, was driving NZR road-services, both route work and tours. This is where I met my second wife. Moved to Aussie 1977. Once again looked for work. In the end, I joined the RAAF as a driver until they disbanded the mustering in 1991-92 so they sent me on a cook's course. I completed this and finished up doing 20yrs & 6mths, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have now been retired some 4yr's, down here in good old Tasmania, a place about 40k's south of Hobart, in what is known as the Apple Valley I play a little golf, a little fishing and what ever else I can fit in and I'll leave that to your imagination; about to join the wooden boat club which should be quite interesting. Life's not too bad, couldn't be better KEVINMisterT@aol.com

Jim Twist (Mead class)

Left cadets 1950, posted to MT Wksps Trentham. Left Army 1953 Rejoined Ordnance Corps 1956 as pte. Served in Vietnam 1967. 2 years Singapore 70/72 Left Army 1975 as Capt. Various warehouse and personnel managers positions until retirement from workforce in June 1993.
My family of 4 are all married and well as are my 5 grandchildren. My partner Barbara and myself both enjoy good health and are active 10 pin bowlers attending tournaments in both islands. Both of us are national senior 10 pin champions. Would appreciate contact with Miles/Mead and Allen nembers e-mail jimbar@paradise.net.nz

M.M. Van De Westerlo (Pearce class)

Graduated to RNZSigs as Radio Relay Op, left in 1988, spent 11 years in the Recreation Industry, have now been a Paramedic in Auckland for the past 5 years - thoroughly enjoy it. Have never regretted being a cadet. I maintained my involvement with the green machine by joining TF a year after I got out - now at the dizzy height of WO1, RNZAMC. Separated, one beautiful daughter, I reside in Tuakau. Keen to hear from any ex-clubbies. paramagics@clear.net.nz

M.J. Varga (Taylor class)

Joined RNZSigs after grad and spent an additonal 7 years service there. Started my own company in the Electronic Security business but ended up Managing contracts for Armourguard in both Hamilton and Wellington. Now running a Security & Electrical business in Hamilton but trying to get out from behind the desk and into the NZ Fire Service. Not married, no kids and living life to the fullest as a result. I can be contacted on mike@arcsecurity.co.nz

R.J. Veale (Firth class)

14 Years overseas after 8 years in RNZCT. 5 years in England, 7 in Australia and 2 in the USA. Regional Dir for 7 years of Global Telecommunications Service Delivery unit in Sydney Australia and Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Back in NZ for last 9 months with wife of 6 years and 2 1/2 year old son to spend time with the families. Good to be home.

M.D. Vernon (Hudson class)

After graduation, I served with RNZIR for 8 years (mostly in Singapore) left the army in 1986 after spending a year at WTD, upsetting new recruits. Spent ten years driving long haul furniture trucks nationwide. I'm currently living in a farming community (Murchison) and working as an excavator operator at a small gold mine. I am about to be married to my partner, Rachel, who is the local Vet and spend almost all my spare time pig hunting with my two pig dogs. e-mail is Martyv@xtra.co.nz

John Visser (Weir class)

I am in Rotorua, married to Gillian with two daughters, Danielle and Candice. I am enjoying life as one of the two Directors of AMP Pinnacle Financial Services Ltd. My home address is 6 Walford Drive, Lynmore, Rotorua and my e-mail address is john_visser@amp.co.nz and I drive a FORD.

T.J. Walker (Upham class)

I didn't graduate, turned down for trade reasons, but it was my best time ever. I left and joined Territorials'73 to 75, worked in the dairy industry for 14 yrs.Now have my own business, killing things and being paid for it (pest control). Married, two kids, 26 & 29 and 2 grandsons. Living in Paerata, just outside Pukekohe. Would like to catch up with others from '71. Shakespear, Moran, Valdimar, Yogi etc. contact on email itrmn8@ps.gen.nz I feel that, contrary to some ideas, Cadets was the best thing the NZ army had going for it. Pity it stopped.

DISCHARGED IN SEPT 71 ,MARKED UNFIT FOR TRADE SELECTION. JOINED TERRIES IN 1972, POSTED TO BURNHAM, MET UP WITH OTHER CLUBBIES WHOM WERE IN WAIORU WITH ME ONLY THIS TIME THEY WERE MY NEW INSTRUCTORS. ACCUSED OF TEACHING TERRIES SLIDE HALTS AND OTHER CLUBBIE MOVES(MUST HAVE BEEN THE EX AUSSIE ARMY GUY).CADETS DON'T KNOW SUCH THINGS.WENT INTO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY FOR 14 YEARS HAD TO GIVE UP TERRIES THE INDUSTRY WOULDN'T LET MYSELF AND THE THREE OTHERS OFF FOR TRAINING AND ANNUAL CAMPS, A PITY AS I ENDED UP 3RD GENERATION 3RD AUCKLAND REGIMENT. MARRIED IN 1974 HAD 2 GIRLS . NOW HAVE OWN PEST CONTROL BUSINESS AND HAVE BEEN SELF EMPLOYED FOR 12 YEARS.HAVE CONTACT WITH A LOT OF EX CLUBBIES IN THE PUKEKOHE AREA.