The Regular Force Cadet Association
A Favoured Few -- New Zealand's Boy Soldiers 1948 - 1991
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T.D.(Brownie) Brown (Parkinson class)
Graduated Dec 65. Posted RNZIR, 67 2 years o/seasfollowed by Ft Dorset 4yr,Linton 2yrs then Trentham Left 1979.Jioned Police as catering manager Police College. stayed 18 yrs,then resigned. Drove a taxi in Wellington for 8 yrs and am currently the Manager of the Porirua RSA. Contact with ex cadets welcome.
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D. (Brownie) Brown (Morris class)Stumbling on the internet I found the cadet site and upon scrolling through the pages located a few names that I had not seen for a long time. A smile crossed my face as I remembered the great times that I enjoyed and spent getting to know them and sharing a special bond and mateship that spans time | ||
JB Buchanan (Parkinson class)
Left Army and moved to Dunedin in 1972 and opened a general store for 13 years and then went into the transport feild running trucks, and Mini buses around the South Island until I had a mild stroke 2 years ago.
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N.J. bullock (Morris class)2 years as a clubbie, bit of a quiet type but not scared to stand my ground..eh Glenn!!!. Learnt good all round skills which I use to good effect as a team leader in my present job. Saw a "classmate" in Mar 2010 on his way to the middle east with his "group", which seems to prove that we turn up in lots of places. Two other clubbies in my org are Bruce Scoullar and Steve Baird so if you want to say hi , I can pass it on
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Kevin Bulman (Morris class)
Contact me on k.Bulman@yahoo.com.au
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D. Burling
On leaving the club in 67 I spent time in Linton, Papakura, Singapore and Waiouru. On leaving the army I completed an aprrenticeship in moulding. Worked with NZ rail for 15 yrs then worked for Worlmold Technology in P Nth for another 7yrs. Returned back to Masterton and are now working as a manager at Masterton McDonalds. Married to Susan with 4 grown up boys.
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K.C. Burnell (Bennett class)
Served in NZ Army from Jan 1963 to May 1987. Vietnam Dec 66 - Dec 67. Now working at Auckland city developing GIS software. Have a share in the CT 4 with NZ Warbirds - still flying although I missed the gathering after the AGM in August! Also own a Beneteau 350 yacht which Jan & I enjoy.
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R. Bush (Bennett class)
Currently operate a electronic security company based in Canberra. Married to Gwen in Malaysia in 1969, with 3 children, all working in Oz. | ||
D.R. Buttimore (Weir class)
I left 16th Field Regt, Papakura in 1963 and joined the Police. Served time in Auckland, Otahuhu and New Plymouth as a Sergeant in the Forensic Section. This involved photography, fingerprints and crime scene examination. I instructed in these subjects at the Porirua Police Training College. Now retired but still playing guitar, guys and after some years on the cabaret circuit, settled for lead guitar at a country music club in Tauranga. Jim Robb has called in on a couple of occasions recently. Corridor sweep!! Who's turn for a haircut??
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T.J. Byrne (Weir class)
Retired as Deputy Commandant, Burnham Camp in 1989 after 20 years service. Was Logistic Manager of Wattie Frozen Foods in Chch then NZ Food Service Manager for Heinz-Wattie. Went to Malaysia in 1996 to develop a coldstore, get it operational and manage it. Returned to Timaru and Polarcold Stores Limited. Currently Operations Manager of Polarcold Stores, President of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce and a Director of the Polytechnic. | ||
N J Calkin (Pearce class)
married.divorced.partner.single.married now have 2 children, ainsley 17 and joel 11 and 2 stepchildren.work as a construction foreman in new plymouth.does heaps of fishing.
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Pooh Bear Calkin (Pearce class)
Married. Divorced.Partner.Single.Married now and have 2 children, Ainsley 17 and Joel 11 and 2 stepchildren. Work as a construction foreman in New Plymouth. Do heaps of fishing.
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M.R. (Mickey) Campbell (Elliot class)
It is great to see some old names here. I have been living in Brisbane since 1990 working as a mechanical engineer in various industries. I have a good woman and a bad dog. I spend most of my spare time fishing offshore when the weather permits. Still love a cold beer or five and my footy. Cheers Mark strikemaster@gil.com.au | ||
Stephen Campbell (Thorpe class)
I got out of the NZ army June 94, worked in ski industry for 3 years. Moved to Oz in 98 now skydiving instructor and in Oz Army Reserve. Infantry. extremevision2000@hotmail.com | ||
G.J. Carmichael (Russell class)Escaped RFCS May 62 after 29 months. Malaysia 64-66 with RNZIR. Then to RFCS as living in staff. RFDepots Cadre followed by 1NZATTV then Singapore with the Mortar Pl.This was all followed by a number of postings within the Army Schools. Back to RFCS early 80s, then swan song with the MFO Training Team in Egypt. Moved to Hamilton for family reasons after resigning and joined the Dairy Industry (Fonterra) as a Technical Quality Officer. Retired late 2008. Marian has been an early childhood teacher for the last 10 years. Live on a lifestyle block just out of Hamilton. Bliss. I consider myself lucky to have soldiered with so many of you. Growing older as disgracefully as allowed. Regards to all. Graeme C.
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