Activities of J Force

Local J Force groups meet at varying times in their own regions, and gather every two years for a national reunion. Members also receive an informative newspaper four times a year. Away trips are announced at the luncheons. J Force visitors are always welcome at luncheons, but it is a good idea to let someone know that you will be attending so that catering can be organised.

The J Force newspaper is filled with news for J Force families. Contact the editor, Pete Chambers, on (06) 858 7877. He may be able to help you track down old mates.

The National Reunion will be held in Mount Maunganui, 19-21 March 2007. Start planning to be there, put your name on the list by sending $20 per person to

The Secretary
J Force Reunion
PO Box 10360
Bayfair
Mount Maunganui

You'll receive all the information including accommodation, day trips and programme.

If you are wanting your military records, contact Defence Personnel Archives (see Vets' Advice).

If you want to register the death of a NZ J Force veteran on the government database and this website, send details to Betty Cochrane. Try to include full name, date of death, date of birth if you know it, cause of death (a copy of the death certificate would be appreciated), and place of death. Be sure to include your own name.

The Auckland Branch meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

The Hawkes Bay Branch meets every two months (11.30 for 12.30):

Contact:

Pete Chambers 06 858 7877
Bill Kinnard 06 844 6379
Judy Lyttle 06 877 5601

The Taranaki Branch meets monthly for a variety of activities:
Contact:

Neil & Rita Macdonald 753 6722
Trevor & Eileen Burrell 758 4872
Peg & Howard Haylock 782 7568
Archie & Val Smith 756 7225
Des & Nola Corbett 752 4404
Roy & June Yearbury 758 8733

The Manawatu-Horowhenua Branch meets each month in the lower North Island for luncheons:
Contact:

Norm Byrnes: phone 06 323 5470

The Wanganui Branch meets at the Wanganui RSA on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The Wairarapa Branch meets occasionally. If you're in the region, give Bill Perry a call on 06 378 6002.

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