The Regular Force Cadet Association
A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991
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B.J. Walker (Hasset class)
"Spent my year in Clubbies. Went to RNZEME as a mechanic. Was posted to Waiouru, Trentham, Burnham, Linton and back to Waiouru, where I went to Bosnia in 94-95. Got out in July 95. Moved to Ashburton, with my partner Jayne. Got a job as a diesel mechanic working on trucks, constuction gear, tractors and combines. Still there. Have 3 kids, Ryan(8), Tayla(6),& Brodie(3 months). Really enjoyed my time in Clubbies, only found out about the association in April 03." Contact me at barry.jayne@xtra.co.nz | ||
S.D. Walker (Weir class)
I left the army in 1973. Had various jobs until becoming an owner driver in 1976 First with Croft Combined Carriers in Lower Hutt then NZ Express. Ended up running b-train Rotorua-Auckland and elsewhere 1985-1991 for Direct Transport. Moved to Sydney with Val and our two boys. Wife passed away1992. Now married to Surapee and working for Toll SPD transport (just bought NZR) love to hear from Weir/Ngarimu clubbies. | ||
C. Walsh (Kippenburger class)
Left Cadets 61, SD Constr Sqn until 69, Instr RF Depot 69-72, SME 72-81, SSM (WO1 ) 3 FD Sqn,81-84 WKs WO Bhm Camp 84, Jobs Since: AHI, Serco, AGI, Farm Manager, PAE, (Security Bhm Camp ) Now Truck driver same farm. | ||
Wi Wanoa (Bennett class)
Did 5 yrs the worked at Auckland Airport as a refuelling engineer for Mobil Oil.There for 20yrs and then won school bus contracts covering Pukekohe and Hauraki Plains schools. Completed 20yrs in the school and tour coach business. Now semi retired after the sudden and sad loss of my wife of thirty six years. We met at Waiouru 1966 whereshe was a member of the WRAC Corps engaged at Army HQ. I am now fully engaged in the restoration of my family land block at Te Araroa on the East Coast It is called the TangiKaroro Ecological Mainland Island Nature Park and Reserve. Naku Noa Wi Manoa
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Gary Ward (Taylor class)
What a great year of hardships,fun and friendships. Clubbies | ||
G.A. Ward (Rennie class)I came into the Cadets of '83 already institutionalized from 4 years at St Stephens Boys School.I found cadets easier than Hato Tipene and a lot more fun. Cadets was a blast! I graduated and moved to 2 Coy, Fort Dorset where I attempted to stay out of trouble. Alas to no avail.Once out of hospital in '86 I was transferred to 4 Coy Waiouru. That was my demise. Boy do they have the Army Manual fully read!! and some!!! I spent 2 haunting years in Waiouru. Forever on charge or trying not to go to Ardmore. Merdically discharged Christmas of '88. Spent many years enjoying the European life. Had a little time back in NZ. In '96 I left and am married to an American girl. Live in Massachusetts. I'm the Catering Chef for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts,Boston. Haven't been back in NZ for 14 years. I know it's still there cause the All Blacks are still playing rugby and NOT winning the world cup. I am also on facebook. | ||
C.W. Waterhouse (Morrison class)
Hi there, Mouse Waterhouse here. Currently living and working in the UK as a Service Advisor for Mercedes-Benz in Dorchester. Retired in 2002 after 26+ years service. Retied as A/Maj after 12 months posted to Cambodia. Currently living with my partner, Karen, who has just given birth (18 Nov 03) to our son Harrison. Travelling to NZ in Apr/May 04. Would be happy to meet up with any ex Morrison Class cadets or ex RNZEME people. Cheers | ||
Watty Watford (Ardagh class)
Presently working in Malaysia and Thailand. Residing in Malaysia (Lumut Perak)
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A.R. Webb (Ngarimu class)
Have been in the motor trade most of the years after leaving the army in 1974. I am divorced with three children aged 26, 20, 16. At present manager Wanganui Motors Ltd, Taihape branch. (My home town) tonywebb@xtra.co.nz | ||
F.H. Webster (Shuttleworth class)Waiouru for 3 years - R F Cadet - Army Schools HQ - RF Cadet School - then into Whangarei Area 3 for 2 years. Since have worked in accounting in Auckland at Kendon Mills, then 10 years Montana Wines and 10 years Gibberd Hadfield Pile. Last 12 years own accounting practice in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Married to Margaret. Life is good. Frank frank@baats.co.nz
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P.R. Wehi (Elliot class)
Spent 20 years in RNZEME as a Veh Mech. Final posting was to Dunedin as a Cadre NCO. Took my release and continue to live in Dunedin. I am Married to Jo and we have 5 Kids. I Currently run The Services Academy at Logan Park High School. This is a Programme which looks after young kids who are failing in mainstream using a military style ethos. This programme is supported by the Army so I still have some contact | ||
A.A. Welsh (Morris class)
"Saw the light and left the Army in 1988. Worked in Europe before returning to NZ with my wife. Am presently working for the Department of Conservation at Mt Cook as a Ranger with the Emergency Services programme. We have 2 children and you can't beat an outdoors job." | ||
D.T. Whaanga (Burrows class)
Went through a turbulent time whilst enjoying my tenure in RFCU. After leaving RFCU under a bit of a cloud, joined the RNZN as a Radio Operator.(Sigs equivalent in Army) and really enjoyed the ease of basic training and further trade training. Not too much of a departure from school really. Had numerous postings to ships and numerous ports to play in. After a couple of years did the navy divers course and broadened the adventure factor. Reached the dizzy heights of Petty Officer and then went for Officer Selection. Became an officer Jan 90 and remained in the navy until 97. I did a great Longlook in 95 and a great UN mission in Cambodia in 92/93. Managed to meet wifey no.2 (from Wales). Left the navy after 20 years May 26 1997 and went on to the UK. Remained in London for 2 years and worked as a chippy in Isleworth. To think that my chippy skills learnt in Clubbies was now raising its head was incredibly gratifying that time was not totally wasted. Whilst in the UK did a number of short trips to Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France. Also a short trip to Cyprus. My better half during this period had rejoined her beloved Foreign Office and was temporarily posted to the Middle East and Belgium. We were then sent to Oman. The posting was for 3 years and most enjoyable. Another highlight of my travels. Managed to get into the rugby circuit and played for Oman in Kuwait, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain and really enjoyed participating in the Dubai sevens tournament for three years. We left Oman with mixed feelings but was grateful for the times with our Navy (visit to Oman of HMNZS Te Kaha) and a few nights with the changeover army crews to Afghanistan. Now we are in Santiago Chile, which we have been for the last year. Life is great and currently enjoying the snow and seasons of the year in comparison to Oman. Travelling still.......Amazon rainforest coming up soon...... Where are all the Burrows Class???? Come on lads, where the hell are you lot these days ?? This RF Cadet Website a great medium, get onto it. | ||
R.G.K. Wharepapa (Page class)
After Grad 77, I was posted to 5 Support Squadron RNZE as a Plant Operator. I'm still in the system and have seen many postings within the Corps and have met some really fantastic people. Given the chance, and knowing what I know now, I'd definitely do it all again | ||
Gavin Whenuaroa (Taylor class)
I really enjoyed the time I spent in RFCS; I met a number of good people, instructors and cadets alike. I learned a lot over the period about myself and others as well. I didnot remain in the army too long after cadets, however carried on with a good work ethic, which a lot came from self discipline and team work which I learned in RFCS. For the past 6 years I have worked at Auckland International airport as a Senior Customs Officer. |
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