The IVA Membership Directory

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Ø Les Allen (M) Nom de Guerre = Aceman
Les served in a variety of Australian units including 4 Supply Platoon / 25 Supply Platoon (part of 5 Company in Vietnam from 1968 - 1969 / 1969 - 1971), 1 Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka (as an instructor 1971 -1973), 3 Supply Depot, 33 Supply Battalion, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Centre Bandiana, 331 Supply Company, & 32 Supply Battalion. Phew! In all, he served from 1967 till 1986, emerging as a Warrant Officer. Aceman, who is married & originally comes from Tasmania but now lives much further north, lists Golf, Cricket & Motor Racing as his hobbies.

Ø Edward Allsop (M) Nom de Guerre = Brummie
Brummie was one of the Brits who came out & fought with the Rhodesian Light Infantry (sometimes known as the Rhodesian Foreign Legion), serving in Recce Troop, Support Commando, from 1976-1978. He mentioned quite a few names that might ring a few bells with you other ex-Saints, like Tim Carmody, Terry Tagney, Joe Prinsloo, Richy Clifford, Dietmar Hack, Neil Hooley, Colour Sergeant Strydem, Cpl Maurice Marais, Mike Webb, Pat Armstrong & Major Nigel Henson. Eddie is married, lives in England & lists rugby as his main hobby.

Ø Jordan Eiliv Anderson (M) Nom de Guerre = Andy
Andy served in Princess Pat's Canadian Light Infantry (Airborne) from August '93 till November '98, including a spell in Bosnia. Andy, who emerged as a Corporal, is married & now lives in Alberta & lists his hobbies as Firearms, Running, & Drinking.

Ø Andrew B Baird (M) Nom de Guerre = 31Inf
Andrew is part of our Canadian chapter, having been born in New Brunswick but now living in Ontario. He served with the Canadian Army, in such units as the Royal Canadian Regiment, Special Service Force SSF HQ and Signals Sqn, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment and 2 CMBG, from January 1986 till September 2001, finishing up as a Master Corporal. He is now married, works as a railway conductor, and lists his hobby as '4 wheelin''.

Ø Louis Bariteau (A) Nom de Guerre = Bariteau
Louis has served in the Canadian Grenadier Guards Reserve unit since December 1989. Bariteau, who lives in Montreal, is now a Sergeant. He found the IVA via another member.

Ø Niekie BASSON (M) Nom de Guerre = Bass
Niekie, as his name suggests, is originally from South Africa but now resides in New Zealand. His military service began in 1979, after which he served in the SA Infantry School, the SADF Equestrian Centre (Deployed with SWA Spes), the State Presidents Guard, and 115 Battalion. His service ended in 1994, when he came out as a Captain. Bass, who is married and works as a Security Manager, is very interested in sport and was kind enough to refer to the IVA as a " wonderful idea".

Ø Sam BELL Jr (M) Nom de Guerre = 91stsps
Sam, part of the IVA's largest branch, the USA, served in US Air Force; to be exact, he served in the 91st and 51st Security Police Sq USAF, plus the 90th Security Police Group USAF, from March 1983 till June 1988, emerging as a Sergeant. Sam, who is married, now works as a Security Consultant and Special Police Officer, and lists his hobby as collecting USAF Police Unit Patches. Sam is also a member of the Air Force Security Police Association.

Ø Adrian Bellini (M) Nom de Guerre = Ade
Ade, now living in Sweden, began his military career with the British Royal Navy but then moved to 45 Commando Royal Marines. Ade, who served from May 1978 till May 1986, finished his time as a Medical Assistant.

Ø Philippe Bellintani (M) Nom de Guerre = Tintin
Tintin served in France’s 27e Battalion Chassuers Alpins back in the early 1980s & emerged as a Corporal. He now lives in Ireland.

Ø Robert Benjamin (M) Nom de Guerre = Boats
Boats is a South African, having served in (amongst other units) the 4th South African Infantry & 4 Recce between 1981 & 1989, including a spell as Base Sergeant Major of Ondorrorondo reaction forces from Feb 1987 to Mar 1989. He finished up as a Staff Sergeant & due to past political sensitivities, he changed his legal surname in 1993.

Ø Lars Bergqvist (M) Nom de Guerre = Larshenning
Lars had the privilege of being the IVA's 100th member! He served with the Royal Swedish Naval Reserve before being seconded to the United Nations as a Military Observer, serving as a Captain in such places as Sarajevo & Macedonia, for 3 spells between 1986 & 1995. Lars, who is married & works as a sea captain, lives in Sweden & lists his interests as Skiing, swimming & reading. Lars is our first UN Military Observer but remembering some of the things those guys went through, he's welcome to our ranks.

Ø Rune Bjørnsen (M) Nom de Guerre = Bilbo
Bilbo was our 2nd member from Norway, having served in the Sambands Regimentet, Troms Landforsvar, & Akershus Regiment, including service in KFOR in Kosovo & UNIFIL in Lebanon, between April 1989 & September 2000, ending up as a corporal. Bilbo, who is single & now works as an IT support technician, likes Photography, hunting, & fishing.

Ø Hugh Bomford (M) Nom de Guerre = HB
Hugh was the IVA's first member in New Zealand but had served in 1 & 4 Independent Companies, 4^th Rhodesia Regiment (from which he emerged as a Corporal), as well as a spell with the Police Anti-Terrorist Unit (PATU, a unit that wore army uniforms & operated in some very remote & often dangerous parts of the war zone), between 1976 & 1980. He's married, lists reading as his hobby, & found us via a Rhodesian link.

Ø Kevin BRIANT (M) Nom de Guerre = Treasure
Kevin is a veteran of Australia's 1st Armoured Regt., in which he served from Jan 1964 till Jan 1970, emerging as a Sergeant. He now lives in Busselton, Western Australia & describes himself as retired. He passes his time in a commendable way, helping handicapped veterans, which deserves the gratitude of us all.

Ø Robert Philip Brick (M) Nom de Guerre = Redrock
Robert served with the us Infantry between January 1966 & January 1968, including service with the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) & parachute training. Redrock, who ended up as a 1st lieutenant, is single, lives in New Jersey, & lists hunting, fishing, & coin collecting as his hobbies. He first heard about the IVA in ‘Soldier of Fortune’ magazine.

Ø Philip Bryan (M) Nom de Guerre = Troopie
Ol' Troopie began his military career in 1972 in the Foreign Legion, initially in the 5e Regt. Mixte du Pacifique & then, having grown bored with soldiering in Polynesia, in the 2e Regt. Etranger du Parachutistes. On returning home, he enlisted in the Rhodesian Light Infantry but was injured by a landmine & so transferred to a government desk job, serving in the British South Africa Police Reserve while doing so. Troopie is married & lives in Tokyo, Japan, where he works as a freelance English teacher & editor. Hobbies are Rugby, travel, reading, friends, & (of course) the IVA.

Ø Donald Cameron (M) Nom de Guerre = Macadubh
Donald served in the British Royal Air Force from April 1975 till April 1987, emerging as a Corporal. Macadubh is married & now lives in Scotland where he works as a Nurse Manager. He lists his hobbies as Family History, Reading & Further education & stumbled onto our home page via a link.

Ø Richard Michael Campfield (M) Nom de Guerre = Outlaw
Outlaw is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, in which he served from January 1979 till April 1985. During this time, Outlaw saw service in the UK, Okinawa (twice), Korea, France (twice), Belgium & Holland, finishing as a Corporal. Outlaw, who is married & lives in the state of Indiana, lists reading, hiking & camping as his interests.

Ø Patrick Cansell (A) Nom de Guerre = Patrick
Patrick is a resident of Paris, France. Patrick served as a "Lieutenant de Reserve" until 1998 & now works as a marketing analyst in Paris. Patrick, who is single, lists his hobbies as defence affairs & geostrategy.

Ø Dennis Cave (M) Nom de Guerre = Ringer
Ringer was in the British Royal Air Force from June 1947 till October 1949, including time spent in what was then Malaya. Ringer, who is married & originates from Swindon in England but now lives in Ontario, Canada, is a retired manufacturing engineer & lists Computers & Barbershop Quartets as his hobbies.

Ø James CERINI (M) Nom de Guerre = Starlight
This Australian member was introduced to the 'joys' of IVA membership by our very own Ironside. He served in more than one Australian Army unit, including the Royal Australia Regiment and the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, between September 1989 and July 1996. A single guy (lucky sod), James is presently studying Information Technology at school with the view to becoming a systems engineer. James lists his hobbies as reading, computers, cooking and fly fishing.

Ø Michael A. CESSNA (M) Nom de Guerre = Limping Gator
Limping Gator (there just has to be a good story behind that NDG) is part of our large USA branch, originally coming from Ohio but now living in Texas. He served with the US Marine Corps from October '84 till November '90, in such units as the 1st Recruit Training Regiment, MCRD San Diego, Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp, Pendleton (school), 1st Landing Support Battalion, 1st Force, Service Support Group (FSSG), 9th Motor Trans. Battalion, 3rd FSSG, and the 1st Light Armored Vehicle Battalion, 1st, Marine Division, emerging as a Private First Class. Michael, who is single, lists his hobbies as history, firearms, cooking, writing and science, and works in the Security industry.

Ø Dave Chandler (M) Nom de Guerre = Dave
Dave spent his military career in Britain's Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, serving from 1963 till 1978. He now lives in Western Australia.

Ø Norman Child (M) Nom de Guerre = Kid
Kid served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry from 1974 till 1978, when he moved to the British South Africa Police (as an Instructor with the Support Unit), serving there until 1981. Kid, who lives in Australia, is married & owns & operates a Snap-On Tools franchise. His hobbies are golf & rugby (he's an accredited referee).

Ø John Coleman (M) Nom de Guerre = JohnC
A former Captain in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, John, who served from 1977 till 1979 in 3 & Support Commando, lives in California, USA, & he happened upon the IVA via a link.

Ø Willem Izak Cornelissen (M) Nom de Guerre = Sakka
Sakka lives in South Africa's Kwa-Zulu Natal province & served in South Africa's 1 Para Battalion & 44 Para Brigade (SANDF), which he did between June 1977 & Sep 1999, ending up as a Warrant Officer class 1 (RSM). Sakka, together with his wife, he manages a Truck Inn surrounded by many Anglo/Boer War Battle fields such as Spioenkop, Colenso, etc. Sakka enjoys computers & collecting airborne wings.

Ø Mark Craig (M) Nom de Guerre = Buffalo Soldier
Mark served in South Africa's 32 Battalion but before that, he spent some time with the Rhodesian Engineers. Buffalo (if you know the 32nd's nickname & badge, you'll understand his choice of tag), who served altogether from 1974 till 1997 & came out as a Warrant Officer 1, now lives in South Africa.

Ø Steve Crane (M) Nom de Guerre = Craniac
Originally from Scotland but now in South Africa, Steve served in the 3rd SA Infantry & the Regiment President Kruger between January 1982 & October 1993, finishing up as a Corporal. Craniac, who is married & lives in the Cape, lists computers, reading, & woodwork as his hobbies.

Ø Greg CRAWFORD (M) Nom de Guerre = Chinky
Greg is part of the Rhodesian section, having served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry -- our most served-in unit. To be exact, he joined with intake 160 back in June 1977 and then served in the Technical wing Signals Squadron (Brady Barracks, Bulawayo). He finished his service in April 1980 as an Acting Sergeant. He now lives south of the border in South Africa, where he works in the Casino Slots department of a well known hotel. A married man, he lists his hobbies as camping. the bush and fishing.

Ø Owen Harold Croft (M) Nom de Guerre = Kosie
Kosie was our 1st member from Malawi but as his NDG reveals, his military service was spent further south. Kosie (this name was given him by an RSM, derived from an Afrikaans comic character) was born in Jo'burg & served in a variety of South African units including 1 Infantry School, 1 Parachute Battalion & 44 Parachute Brigade, starting back in January 1979 & finishing in November 1990, having worked his way up through the ranks to Captain. Kosie owns & manages a Safari Lodge on beautiful Lake Malawi & so his interests not surprisingly include game management, wildlife & fishing, as well as skydiving (he was actively involved with the SADF Skydiving team for 4 years & toured France, Germany & Switzerland), light aircraft aviation (PPL) & scuba diving. Apart from the IVA, Kosie is also active in the MOTHs & the LAARSA (Legion Associated Airborne RSA).

Ø John Cunningham (M) Nom de Guerre: Jack
This member of our Canadian chapter has had quite a varied military career, beginning back in 1961 with the 2nd Royal Highlanders of Canada, before moving onto 2 Rhodesian African Rifles and ending up in South Africa's 32 Battalion. Jack, who is single, now works as a Contract Administrator in Canada, and lists Fishing, Curling and History as his main hobbies.

Ø Andy Dainty (M) Nom de Guerre = Benjidog
Andy served in Britain's Royal Marines from June 1974 till October 1997. Benjidog, who completed his service as a Warrant Officer, now lives in Scotland where he works in the field of adult training & obviously keeps himself in trim, as his listed hobbies are outdoor pursuits & physical fitness!

Ø Gerard DAMBRY (M) Nom de Guerre = ARTHUR
Gerard was one of those rare men who served with the Foreign legion but wasn't in the Foreign Legion. Arthur, who is French, served in the 2ème regiment du Génie (engineers) & then moved to my old unit, the 5e Regt. Mixte du Pacifique. Now this unit was, as the name suggests, mixed, meaning French & Legion engineer troops together in Polynesia. However, whereas I served there in the 1970s, Arthur served before me, his military career running from July 1961 till December 1964. Arthur, who is married & works as a painter/calligrapher, lists his hobbies as designing, building & reprocessing replica vehicles.

Ø Elizabeth J Davis (M) Nom de Guerre = Davisej
Elizabeth served in the US Marine Corps from March 1974 till Sept. 1978, emerging as a Corporal. Davisej is now living in North Carolina, USA, & works as a Police Dispatcher. Not surprisingly, her hobbies are collecting police patches & pins.

Ø Karl DAVIES (A) Nom de Guerre = Veldskoon
Although born in Wales, Karl now lives in South Africa & saw service with the South African Police Reserve between August 1985 & August 1993. (For those of you outside SA, the South African Police Reserve is/was an integral part of the SA Police Force, with exactly the same powers as regular police officers & serving side by side with them under a variety of circumstances, including the detective branch.) Karl, who emerged from his police service as a Sergeant, is married, likes golfing, fishing & reading, & works as a Sales Engineer.

Ø David A. Dawson Jr. (M) Nom de Guerre = TopDaws
David retired from the US Army, in March 2000 and is currently serving as the Vice President, Government Services for BedRock IT Solutions, a company he started with fellow retiree, Command Sergeant Major Roger Stradley. TopDaws, who still lives in Kentucky, enlisted back in July 1978 & has built a home. What's more, his son, Corporal David Dawson III, is a mortarman in C Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky, currently on a mission of war against terrorism with his unit. He came across the IVA via a link.

Ø Willem de Beer (M) Nom de Guerre = Freeserve
Having served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry Support Commando from 1975 till 1977, Willem now lives in Southern England.

Ø Jim de Turt (M) Nom de Guerre = Jimmy the Boong
A veteran of the 1st Armoured Regt, he served in the Australian Army from Oct 1958 till Feb. 1986, not just in this unit but also in the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regt., the Queensland Mounded Infantry, 2nd Cavalry Regt., Royal Australian Engineers, Nor-Force (Recon), & the Pilbara Regt., with active duty in Malaya (1960-63) & Vietnam (1969-71) emerging as a Warrant Officer Two. A married man, Jimmy also belongs to the SAS Assn, the RAAC (Armoured Corps) Assn, the RAE Assn., the Malaya-Borneo Assn., & is President of the Veterans Legion of Australia. Listing his interests as the Bush & Writing, he says he would be pleased to see anyone passing through Western Australia.

Ø Cristiano Degasperi (M) Nom de Guerre = Gandalf
Cristiano served in Italy's Carabinieri (in the Paracadutisti & G.I.S. (Counter-terrorism) units, to be exact) from 1983 till 1990, emerging as a Sergeant. Gandalf, who is married & now works as a security consultant in Rome, saw service in Beirut in 1983 & still enjoys parachuting, having jumped in the USA, Portugal & Britain. He's a member of the Italian section of the "Federation Internationale Anciens Combattants Allies" & lists his other hobbies as scuba diving & shooting.

Ø John Dingwall (M) Nom de Guerre = JayDee
John served in the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (UK) from 1962 till 1979 & reached the rank of WO2. JayDee, who is very active in his local branch of the Parachute Regiment Association, lives in Scotland,

Ø John Dovey (M) Nom de Guerre = John
John served in the 5th South African Infantry & then did almost 10 years in the Natal Carbineers. He is now serving in the Cape Town Highlanders & lives in Paarl, South Africa.

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Ø Paul J Els (M) Nom de Guerre = Victor
Paul served in South Africa's 5th Reconnaissance Regiment, the School of Signals, & the 5 Infantry battalion between Jan 1964 & Oct 1996, emerging with the rank of Warrant Officer 1. Paul, who is married & lives in Gauteng province, is a committee member of the SA Special Forces League & first contacted us in relation to his book on the South African Recces.

Ø Michael EMBLETON (M) Nom de Guerre = Skiescall
Not only is Mike another member of the airborne fraternity, having served in the British 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery between June 1982 and September 1997, emerging as a Bombardier (corporal), but he also reflects the truly international nature of this 'Band of Brothers', for he was born in Germany. However, he now lives in a beautiful part of Scotland, where he works for the Post Office. A married man, Mike's main hobby is Mountain Climbing.

Ø Manuel Ferreira (M) Nom de Guerre = Parat
Our 1st member living in Portugal (although he was born in beautiful Mozambique) served for 7 years in the South African Defence Force, 2 years as a National Service Man (conscript) & 5 years with the regulars, including some time with that famous oxymoron, Military Intelligence. He also served a spell with the South African Air Force (60 SQN), emerging in 1993 as a Staff Sergeant. Parat is married (to a former career officer in the SADF) & lists his hobbies as military research on Southern African wars, African Military Aviation & collecting anything SADF.

Ø Fernando Fernandes (M) Nom de Guerre = Amadora
Fernando was our first veteran of the Portuguese military, having served in the famous Commandos Regiment from September 1977 till September 1979. Amadora, who is married & runs his own company in Canada, is still active in the military, being a serving member of 17th (Recce) Regiment in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. He lists his hobbies as shooting & running.

Ø Nelson Fischbach (M) Nom de Guerre = Fish
Fish served in a variety of military units, including the US 82nd Airborne Div (2/504th), the US 1/509th Airborne Regt. in Italy, the South African 44 Para. Brigade (the Pathfinders) & 32Bn. Buffalo Regt. (Recce Group), the US 6/327th Airborne & the US 5th Div 4/6th Mechanised Infantry, finishing with the rank of Corporal. Fish lives in Massachusetts, USA.

Ø Jenny Fisher (M) Nom de Guerre = Jen
Jen served with the Rhodesian African Rifles from 1976 till 1980, but now lives in South Africa. Jen, whose hobbies are dancing & walking, would love to hear from anyone from 1RAR or in fact anyone in the world to correspond with.

Ø Christopher Game (M) Nom de Guerre = Meatpie
Chris is another former South African soldier, but with a slight difference -- he was a Redcap! He served in the South African Corps of Military Police (North West Command) between January 1984 & December 1985, emerging as a Corporal. Meatpie, who is married & now lives in western England, also did about 8 years of reserve-type training camps, in the old SA way. He now works in the Pharmaceutical Industry & lists his hobbies as Motorcycles /Motorsport & Military History.

Ø Ken Gaudet (M) Nom de Guerre = Uitlander
Ken's military career that began back in '69 when he enlisted in the US 173rd Airborne Brigade, although he went on to serve as rappelling instructor for West Point & ROTC cadets. He finished his US Army service as a Sergeant in 1975. Then, in 1979, he resumed his military life by joining the Rhodesian Light Infantry (Support Commando, Recce Troop), where he eventually served as Troop Medic. His Rhodesian military career ended (as it did for many of us) in September 1980 but Ken hadn't finished with Africa, for he then joined South Africa's 44 Parachute Brigade, Pathfinder Company, where he remained until 1981, finishing up a corporal. Ken, who is married & lives in California, enjoys writing, reading, & outdoor activities. He now works as a Private Investigator.

Ø Liberto Beltran GIMENEZ (M) Nom de Guerre = Liberto
Liberto is our first Spanish member, born in Barcelona -- yet more proof that the IVA is indeed International. He served in both the Spanish Army and the Légion Etrangere. To be exact, he first served in the Brigada Paracaidista (Spain's premier infantry and conventional special operations unit, otherwise known as Bripac). Then, in 1984, he joined the Légion, serving in the 1ere Regiment, the 5e Regiment and the 1ere REC cavalry regiment. He left in 1999 with the rank of Sergent-Chef. He now lives in Northern Ireland, where he appropriately works as a Chef, listing his hobbies as women, music, animals, and cooking.

Ø Hillel N. Goldstein (M) Nom de Guerre = Dragon
Our first veteran of the Israeli Defence Force served in the Israeli Air Force, Dragon Mobile Anti-Aircraft Unit from February 1983 till January 1986, emerging as a Staff Sergeant. Dragon, who is married & now lives in New York State, USA, lists his hobbies as bass playing, handguns & nature. He read about the IVA in Soldier of Fortune magazine.

Ø Brian Gombart (M) Nom de Guerre = Osprey
Brian served in a variety of units including the Selous Scouts, Rhodesian Signals, Rhodesian Pay Corps, the Rhodesia Regiment & 5/7 Recce (South Africa), reaching the rank of Sergeant. Osprey also spent some time at Tsanga Lodge, a rehabilitation centre for wounded Rhodesian troops that I'm sure some other members also know. He now lives in South Africa,

Ø Pete Gombart (M) Nom de Guerre = Colour
Osprey's brother began his military career in 1967, with the Rhodesian Light Infantry. He went on to serve with the Selous Scouts & then South Africa's 4 Recce, reaching the rank of Colour Sergeant. Colour now lives in South Africa, is married & lists his hobbies as Music from 60's, diving & rugby. Colour said he's 'open to communication from any person who had the guts to stand up for freedom. Don't just die, make a statement. Be proud of who you are and what you have done. Let no man ridicule you, for we are a breed of our own.'

Ø COLIN GRAHAM (M) Nom de Guerre = Gonzo
Gonzo served in the Rhodesia Regt. (A Co., 10 Battalion) between July 1972 (Intake 133) & 1976. He is originally from the Redcliff/Kwe Kwe area of Rhodesia but now lives in New South Wales, Australia. Gonzo, who is married & works as an electrician, lists his hobbies as Music, Bowls & Fishing & he would like to hear from Rhodies with similar interests.

Ø David G. Grice (P) Nom de Guerre = Chevy
Chevy has been serving (now as a sergeant) with the Mascotte Police Department (Florida) since 1988. Chevy, who is originally from New York City, is single & lists computers & scuba as his hobbies.

Ø Christophe Hajek (M) Nom de Guerre = Resco13
Resco served in the Commandos de l'Air (part of the French Air Force) from April 1981 till October 1984 & emerged as a Chief Corporal (or 'Capo Chef' as they are sometimes known). What's more, he also took part in a little known on-again/off-again conflict down in Chad, a place that has kept the French military busy quite often. Resco, who originally comes from Marseilles, works in the software business & likes reading & shooting practice.

Ø Mike Hall (M) Nom de Guerre = Mike220
Mike served in the British Royal Regiment of Artillery from August 64 till November 86 & emerged as a Sergeant. He now lives in Surrey, England.

Ø John Hammack (M) Nom de Guerre = Shamdog
John is a veteran of the American 82nd Airborne. To be exact, he served in A Company, 4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, stationed in Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy from 1983-1985. Shamdog is originally from Los Angeles but now lives in New Jersey. A married man, Shamdog is Secretary/Treasurer of the COHORT Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association.

Ø William Thomas HASKINS (M) Nom de Guerre = LuckyZA)
Bill had a truly Southern African career. He started off (in January 1968) in the South African Airforce, where he stayed until December 1975, emerging as a Sergeant. Then, in 1978, he joined the Department of the Prime Minister - Rhodesia, where he stayed until January 1980, leaving as a STO (Senior Technical Officer). Originally from Pretoria, Bill still lives in South Africa and works as a sales executive. He lists his hobbies as flying, motorcycling, motor racing, motorcycle racing, etc.

Ø Jim Hawthorn (M) Nom de Guerre = Dogbugle
Jim served in the 1st Battalion of Britain’s Grenadier Guards from 1971 till 1977, reaching the rank of Lance-Sergeant. Dogbugle also served in the 4th (Volunteer) Battalion Parachute Regiment (Territorial Army) from 1980 -1982 & as ICP for the UN in the former Yugoslavia from 1994 -1996. He now lives in Northern England.

Ø Carl Henderson (M) Nom de Guerre = Yank
Carl was one of the many good Americans who came to Rhodesia to fight terrorism & stuck it out to the end. A Texan, he served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry & the Selous Scouts between January 1976 & January 1979, leaving as a Sergeant. Now a Captain in the US Border Patrol, he is married & lists his hobbies as Martial Arts, the Boy Scout movement & Church.

Ø Peter HILLYER (M) Nom de Guerre = Petch
Peter is part of one of our largest branches, the UK. However, he did his service a long way from home, over in Rhodesia -- in the Support Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry to be exact. Originally from the north of England, he served in the 'Saints' from March 1976 till April 1980. Now retired and back in the UK, he lists fishing as his hobby.

Ø Nigel Holmes (M) Nom de Guerre = Budgie
Nigel is our first member to live on England's Isle of Wight but he sure as hell isn't the first to have served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry! Budgie, who originally hails from Nairobi, Kenya, served in 3 Commando from 1975 till 1981, emerging as a Corporal. He's single, works as an I.T. Tutor, & likes Model Aircraft & Wildlife. He said he's like to hear from other RLI types in the UK, so why not?

Ø John Hopkins (M) Nom de Guerre = Glasshousejohn
John served in the British Royal Corps of Signals from Jan 1971 till March 1985 & runs a web site for the Royal Corps of Signals, both ex-members & the regiment itself. He also runs a couple of Internet mail lists that are military orientated; One is for all serving and ex members of the Royal Corps of Signals (if anyone wants the address, drop me an Email) & the other is called Sandbag and (in the words of the man himself) 'is for pulling up a sandbag and telling the world about your military experiences.' If anyone is interested then just send a blank Email to sandbag-subscribe@onelist.com and then reply to the confirmation mail that they send, to ensure that it is you that wants to join. Glasshouse lives in Kent, England.

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Ø Marc Inglis (M) Nom de Guerre = Watchdog
Marc served in the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada (a militia unit) from 1983 till 1985 & emerged as a Corporal. Obviously impressed by the military life, he then enlisted in the regular army & served in a variety of units, including something called the Special Service Force, 2 MP Platoon, from 1985 till 1996, finishing up as a M/Corporal. He now lives in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia,

Ø Ron Janson (M) Nom de Guerre = Croc
Croc served in the Royal Rhodesian Air Force & its post-UDI counterpart, the Rhodesian Air Force, from 1961 till 1971, reaching the rank of Flight Sergeant. Croc now lives in Australia.

Ø Simen Jorfald (M) Nom de Guerre = Frontline
Our first member from Norway served in the Norwegian Army, including service with the 2nd platoon, B company, of 'Norbatt', part of UNIFIL & IFOR, as well as UN service in Lebanon. Finishing up as a Sergeant, Simen is 'no longer single' & came to us via a link. He now operates his own military supply business, which you can check out (in Norwegian) at www.armygear.com.

Ø Millie M. Judd (P) Nom de Guerre = Mil
Millie's enlistment was a historic first. Her enlistment marked our first married couple, for her husband is member DJ! Mil is a Lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Florida, USA, with whom she has served since 1989. She is married (just ask DJ) & lists Motorcycles, Fishing, & Family as her hobbies. Her initial comments on applying to join this noble band were 'Everyone that has had to function or live in a risk-filled environment certainly shares a common bond with one another. Such experiences tend to bring out the best in people.'

Ø Danny KAY (M) Nom de Guerre = DannyK
Danny was our first veteran from the British Light Infantry, where he served from 1967 till 1978, emerging as a Corporal. However, he then switched to the Merseyside Police, in the northern British city of Liverpool, where he served until 1999, doing foot & mobile patrols, working as a rider in the Mounted Department & as a Control Room Operator. Danny, who is now enjoying a well-earned retirement, is married and lists his hobbies as motor cycles & computers.

Ø Brendan 'Cocoa' Kelly (M) Nom de Guerre = Chisipite
'Cocoa' served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry between January 1968-April 1972 & emerged as a Lance Corporal. Chisipite, who is a native-born Rhodesian, born in the beautiful city of Bulawayo, now lives in South Africa, where he works in the insurance business. He's married & enjoys rugby, plant growing & drinking -- who doesn't!

Ø Daniel Kington (M) Nom de Guerre = Vojnik
Our 1st veteran of the Croatian Army, Daniel served in the 83rd Independent Guards Battalion during the Croatian War of Independence in 1991-92. Daniel, who is married & lives in Southern England, is a government investigator & is also Secretary of 'The Croatian Forces International Volunteers Association', or, if your tongue is fit enough, Udruga Medunarodnih Dragovoljaca Hrvatskih Oruzanih Snaga! This group, with which the IVA is proud to be associated, was formed in September 1995 in England, to honour the memory of those foreign citizens who fought for the people of Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina, & to provide a central point for the different foreign citizens who fought for the Republic of Croatia & the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, to provide a sense of friendship and mutual support - unquote. So if anyone's looking for a veteran of those wars, he's the man to contact!

Ø Bobby Knott (M) Nom de Guerre = Blue Bob
Bob served in the Rhodesian Air Force from 1973 till 1981, coming out as a Sergeant. BB, who is married, was born in Gwelo, Rhodesia, but now lives in South Africa.

Ø Erich Kröhnert (A) Nom de Guerre = Blowfish
Erich is currently serving as a reserve officer with South Africa’s Rand Light Infantry but also spent some time at the South African Naval College. Erich, who lives in Randburg, is married & likes chess & cricket. He says that he is particularly interested in meeting members from Rhodesia – well, that shouldn’t be a problem!

Ø John C. 'Jack' LaDuke (M) Nom de Guerre = Jumpin' Jack Flash
John served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry's Support Commando, Mortar Troop from August 1977 till February 1979 & left as a Trooper. He now lives in Nevada, United States.

Ø Brian Møller Lange (M) Nom de Guerre = Maddog
Brian was a welcome addition to our Légion Etrangère chapter, especially as he served in my old unit, albeit more recently than I did. His military career began in the Royal Guards of Denmark, which he joined in 1985. Then, in January 1988, he moved to the Légion, serving in both the 2ème Regiment Etrangère des Parachutists & the Detachement De La Légion Etrangère De Mayotte, emerging in July 2003 as a Caporal-Chef. A bachelor, he has now returned to Denmark, where he works as a butcher. However, he isn't taking things too easy, as he lists his hobbies as 'diving, martial arts, sky diving & many more'.

Ø Craig La Rouche (M) Nom de Guerre = Bikercraig
Craig served with the US Army (including the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea) between June 73 & June 76 & finished his service as a Corporal. Biker, who now lives in Arizona, works in the construction business & lists history as his main interest. He is also a member of the American 'Veterans of Foreign Wars.'

Ø Paul Larson (M) Nom de Guerre = Harden
Paul served with the US Marine Corps from 1968 till 1970, including time with a Marine rifle company of the Marine Air Wing, with 11 months at Marble Mountain Air Facility & the surrounding area near Da Nang, Vietnam, & emerged as a Corporal. Harden, who lives in Utah, then went on to serve in the National Guard in '71 as a Combat Engineer for 6 years & then transferred to Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) & served there 3 years. In 1979, he transferred into the US Army Reserves & spent the rest of his military career serving a few weeks each year training with Engineer & Special Forces units all over the country & a couple of overseas tours. In 1981 he went on active duty with the army for 6 months at Ft Drum, New York. Harden, who is married & lists Hunting, Family, & Mountain 4X4 as his hobbies, mentioned that he had a good friend he met on active duty with the USAR in '81 who had served in the Rhodesian African Rifles around '73-'75, & it was his acquired interest in Rhodesia that led him to surf onto us!

Ø Phil Lawton (M) Nom de Guerre = Phil
Phil served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (7 Troop 2 Commando, to be exact) from 1968 till 1973. Now living in Western Australia, Phil is well known to ex-RLI Troopies for running the RLI website (http://users.bigpond.net.au/rli/), upon which he very kindly gave the IVA a nice link -- Thanks, Phil!

Ø Ian Leaning (M) Nom de Guerre = Squibbs
Originally from Lincolnshire in England but now living in New York State, USA, Ian's military service was with the 'Commandos' in South Africa, after which he served in something called the South West African Specialist Unit, spending time in SW Africa (now Namibia) & Angola & emerging as a Sergeant. Squibbs, who is married & works as an engineer, likes chess, book writing & history.

Ø Peter Lemmens (M) Nom de Guerre = Medic
Our first Belgian member served in the 43A Medical Services Unit of the Belgian Army from May 1952 till September 1988.

Ø Izak Loots (M) Nom de Guerre = Izak
Izak served in the Rhodesia Regiment from 1972 till 1980 & welcomes contact from anyone who knew him during those days. Izak is married & now lives in South Africa.

Ø Jakes Louw (M) Nom de Guerre = Jelo
Jakes served in South Africa's 3rd Infantry Battalion during 1981-2, emerging as a Corporal. Jelo, who now lives in South Africa, went on to serve several reserve/citizen-force periods with 1st City Regiment, Grahamstown South Africa, ending up as an acting Platoon Sergeant. He now works as an IT Consultant & likes off-road motorcycles.

Ø Mark LOUW (M) Nom de Guerre = Viskop
Mark's military service was with such units as 4 South African Infantry, and the Springs Regiment Group 16, with whom he served between January 1980 and December 1990, emerging as a Staff Sergeant. Born and raised in South Africa, he still lives there, where he works in sales. He lists his hobbies as M.O.T.H. and fly-fishing.

Ø Robert Lowe (M) Nom de Guerre = Shumba
Another veteran of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, he also served in the Rhodesia Regt. & the Selous Scouts. Shumba, who now lives in Western Australia, served from January 1973 until December 1979 & finished up as a Sergeant.

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Ø Sam MAcDonald (M) Nom de Guerre = Sammac
Enlisting as a 17 year old in the Royal Australian Regt in May 1962, Sam went on to enter the Australian SAS (Special Air Service) -- 1 company, to be exact -- in 1963. He remained with this unit after it became a regiment in 1964 & served in almost all the Squadrons during his time & was on the strength of 4 Sqn before it was disbanded. He served in Borneo with 2 SAS Sqn in 1966, in Vietnam with 1 SAS Sqn in 1967, & then served in 3 SAS Sqn 1970 - 1976. He retired in July 1976 as a Corporal (Patrol Commander). Unfortunately, like quite a few guys who went through wars like Vietnam, Sam is on a disability pension. He is married & lives in Western Australia, lists fishing & calligraphy as his hobbies, & has a strong interest in issues affecting veterans worldwide.

Ø George MacLeod (M) Nom de Guerre = Scotty
Scotty served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry between 1976 & 1979, as a Signaller. He now lives in Scotland.

Ø Roland John MAUSETH (M) Nom de Guerre = Mouse
Roland is another member who did his service back in Rhodesia. To be exact, Mouse (who comes from Bulawayo but now lives in England) served in the Rhodesian Special Air Service & the Corps of Signals, leaving in 1979 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mouse is married & lists his interests as Rhodesiana & building Computers. He very modestly says that 'I never did anything special & no one has any reason to remember me, no war stories to pass on, but I'm a great listener.' If anyone remembers him or wants to get in touch, do so via the IVA.

Ø David M. Maywhort (M) Nom de Guerre = Rockydoc
Part of our US branch, living up in the Pacific Northwest, David served in the 325th Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, of the US Army from August 1971 till December 1997, emerging as a Command Sergeant Major. However, he's changed careers now & works as an elementary school teacher, enjoying fly-fishing when he's away from class.

Ø Richard M. McClung (M) Nom de Guerre = Yankee-2
Born in Cuba -- Guantanamo Bay US Naval Station to be exact -- Yankee-2 spent over 20 years in the US Army (between 1965-86), serving in such units as 2/509 Airborne Infantry, HHC 5/6 Mechanised Infantry, A Company (Ranger), 75 Infantry, 8 Special Forces Group (Airborne), 3/7 Special Forces Group (Airborne), US Army INTEL SPT Activity, & the US Army Field Artillery School, amongst others. Now living in California, he still has a strong connection with the military, serving as a Signal Sergeant Major in the California State Military Reserve (CSMR), which is a State Defence Force/Militia that supports the California National Guard & assumes their state duties if/when the National Guard is federally activated & leaves the state. Listing his hobbies as amateur radio & collecting elite forces stuff, Richard is married & works as an Engineering Technician.

Ø Johan MEYER (M) Nom de Guerre = Tazzrat
Johan served in South African Air Force Intelligence from January 1975 to April 1982, was instructor at the SA Air Force College & SA Mil Int Training School, & even spent a month attached to 32 Battalion. Leaving with the rank of Flight Sergeant, he then moved to the police, where he is still serving as a Superintendent in a Municipal Police, plus the South African Police Reserve. Tazzrat, who was born in the Transvaal but now lives in KwaZulu-Natal, is married (separated -- sounds familiar) & lists his hobbies as scale model building (aircraft ESPECIALLY F-4 Phantom) & collecting police & military badges/patches.

Ø Erich MODROWICS (M) Nom de Guerre = Hussar
Erich is a bit of a 'hands across the sea' member for us, as he was born in England, served in the British Queens Own Hussars from 1974 till 1979, but now lives in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Erich, who is married & is studying mental health & human services, lists his hobbies as travel, reading, internet etc.

Ø Tim Needham (M) Nom de Guerre = Muff
Tim was our 2nd member to come from the British Royal Engineers, in which he served between October 1986 & March 1996, ending up as a Lance Corporal. Muff (about the NDG he said 'Don't ask') is originally a Yorkshireman but now lives in up near the Scottish border., where he works as a Police Officer. To complete the picture, he's married & surfed upon our site in early February.

Ø Clint NEFF (M) Nom de Guerre = Gremlin
Clint came to us in a strange way. He wrote to us asking for information about a Rhodesian military action but that was like having a drink with a recruiting sergeant. As soon as I heard he had been in the military, I asked him in & he was hooked! Anyway, Gremlin, who was born & still lives in Indiana, USA, served in the US Army, namely, Eagle Troop, 2 Squadron, 11 Armoured Cavalry & Headquarters Troop, 3 Squadron, 4 Cavalry, between June 1992 & October 1994, emerging as a Specialist (equivalent to Corporal). He's single & lists his hobbies as football, baseball, & military history. He's presently a student, pursuing a major in history at Franklin College of Indiana -- which is why he contacted us.

Ø Phillip J. NEL (M) Nom de Guerre = Boesman
Philip is the latest addition to our American Branch but he's originally from Hermanus in South Africa. What's more, he served with the South African Navy Marine Corps, South African Navy Counter Intelligence Corps & South African Submarine Flotilla, as well as the Commandos, between January 1981 & September 2000, emerging as a Corporal. What's more, he's still serving, now doing his bit with the US Air Force Auxiliary as a Captain. Listing his hobbies as Fishing/hunting/shooting, he's married & works as a Historian.

Ø Chris Norton (M) Nom de Guerre = CJ
Now living in Gaborone, Botswana, CJ's military service was with the Rhodesian Light Infantry, from 1978 till 1980, finishing up as a Corporal. CJ, who is married, likes motorcycling & blues music, & says that anyone coming through, or wanting to know more about Botswana is welcome to contact him and he will help where he can.

Ø Neville Pentecost (M) Nom de Guerre = Pente
Neville served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry between 1978 & 1979. He now lives in South Africa.

Ø Jim Pidgeon (M) Nom de Guerre = Pidge
A veteran of the British Parachute Regt. (1 Para, to be exact), he served from 1956 till 1961. Pidge, a Londoner, is now residing in England after spending many years over in Bahrain.

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Ø John Radford (M) Nom de Guerre = Jonno
Jonno served with the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Rhodesia Regt. & Guard Force from 1959 till 1980, reaching the rank of Senior Commandant (Guard Force). He now lives in South Africa.

Ø Ian B. Read (M) Nom de Guerre = Readie
Ian served in the British Army Catering Corps from May 1959 till February 1971, in places like Kuching (Borneo), Tebadu (Sarawak), Malacca (Malaysia) & Dortmund (Germany). Readie, who now lives in England, finished up as a Corporal & heard about the IVA through a friend.

Ø John Reiner (M) Nom de Guerre = Mdala
Part of our Rhodesian section, John served in the Rhodesia Regiment between September 1972 & June 1979. A Rhodesian by birth, John, who now works as a sound engineer & lives in California, is married & enjoys driving.

Ø Uwe Riches (M) Nom de Guerre = Sarum
Uwe was our first member in Germany but he spent his military career in the 5 South African Infantry, to be specific, in 5 Signals Unit Wonderboom EW Electronic Warfare/ 511 TP Bush Recon Unit for Signal HQ Grootfontein SWA, between Feb 1987 and Feb 1990, emerging as a Lance -Corporal. Previously resident in the Cape, he is married and works in the Stores/Logistics profession back in his native Germany.

Ø William RIFE (M) Nom de Guerre = Old Bill
Bill was the first member of the IVA & even though he wasn't on-line, he still took a lively interest. Born in Ohio, USA, he served in the US Marine Corps during the Pacific War, including service in Guadalcanal, & then went into the reserve after VJ day. However, when the Korean War started, he went back to active service & once again saw front line combat. After his military career, he became a teacher, spending over 20 years in Guam before coming to Japan. His sad demise at the age of 77 marked the end of a life of service & courage, & so I have no intention of removing him from the IVA's rollcall.

Ø Paul Robertson (M) Nom de Guerre = Robbo
Paul is the 3rd IVA member to have served in the Légion's 2e REP (2nd Foreign Parachute Regt), between 1983and 1988 -- to be exact, in C.E.A., Section d'eclairage et reconiassance and the Section Milan 2. He saw tours in the Central African Republic (Bouar) and Chad (N'djamena). Before that, he had served in a reserve infantry battalion of the British Royal Green Jackets. Now living in SE England, he is single, works as an Office Manager, and has an interest in Edged Weapons.

Ø Marshall ROSS (M) Nom de Guerre = Swampy
Swampy came to us as an old comrade of our own Kid, having served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (in 2 Troop, 1 Commando, to be exact) & the Shamva PATU (Police Anti Terrorist Unit) back in Rhodesia between January 1974 & January 1978, emerging as a Corporal. Swampy, who is married & enjoys golf, was born in Bindura, Rhodesia but now lives in Queensland, Australia, where he works an Aircraft Engineer.

Ø Jannie Rossouw (P) Nom de Guerre = Kiepie
Jannie represented a first for the IVA-- our first member to come from the South African Police. Jannie served in the SAP, including time in the famed Koevoet unit, between 1978 & 2001, leaving as an Inspector. He is now married & works as a Helicopter Pilot/Business Owner. His hobbies are Guns, Archery, & Gamework.

Ø Phillip Ryman (A) Nom de Guerre = Ryman
Philip served in Company C, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, George Washington Light Infantry Division, Virginia state Defence Force, an organised branch of the current militia of the Commonwealth of Virginia (which is quite a mouthful), from 1991 to 1996, finishing as a Sergeant First Class. He also served 3 years in the Civil Air patrol, United States Air force Auxiliary, from 1986-1989. Ryman, who is married, was our first member in Virginia & lists his interests as coins & foreign currency

Ø Stephen R. Sandberg (M) Nom de Guerre = Veedog
Veedog served over 27 years in the US Army & ended his time as a Staff Sergeant in the 961st (Heavy) Engineer Battalion (Combat) in June of this 1999, a group he refers to as 'a colorful band of brothers.' Veedog began his military career in the US Army's aviation branch in 1970, where he worked as a helicopter airframe repairman. After a spot of 'excitement' in SE Asia, he had a short break in service to try out life on Civvy Street, but (as most of us know only too well), it was pretty boring. Within the year he rejoined the Army through the Reserves & re-entered full active duty in 1980. Veedog, who now lives in Wisconsin & likes old cars, militaria & collecting medals, says that he is looking forward to networking with men & women of a similar background all over the world.

Ø Antti Satama (M) Nom de Guerre = Antti
Probably our most northerly member, living in Finland. He served as a Lieutenant in the Finnish Armoured Brigade in the late 1970s & still belongs to the Association of the Finnish Reserve Officers. His hobbies are weight lifting, jogging, music, & he is also interested in the French Foreign Legion.

Ø Karl W. Seidel (M) Nom de Guerre = Karlos
Karl enlisted in the US Army back in 1987 & is serving in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd Special Forces Group as a Staff Sergeant, currently working on a Military Free Fall (HALO) team as the Senior Weapons Sgt. Karlos, who lives in North Carolina, United States, plans to be in the military at least until 2007. He has an interest in 20th century military history, including all aspects of Rhodesian and South African related subjects. He says he's done a few tours in Africa since '93 and has also worked with units from the French Army, namely the 1er RPIMA & the 13e RDP.

Ø Peter Simmonds (M) Nom de Guerre = Simmo
Simmo served in the Rhodesian/Zimbabwe Air Force from March 1970 till November 1982 & finished up as a Squadron Leader. Simmo, who lives in Singapore (at last, another member in Asia!), is still flying, albeit in more comfortable & up-to-date aircraft than back in Rhodesia.

Ø Thomas E. SMITH (M) Nom de Guerre = Sapper
Tom is one of the 'Crippled Eagles', meaning those Americans who came out to Rhodesia and joined the military during the guerrilla war. Tom began his service in the US Air Force, where he served between June 1969 and March 1973. However, in 1977, he journeyed out to Africa and joined the Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, where he served until the end of 1980, emerging as a Sergeant. Tom is now a ranch foreman in his native United States and his hobbies are suitably outdoors, being Hunting, Fishing, Ranching and Horses.

Ø Tom Stewart (M) Nom de Guerre = Jockuk
Tom was our first from the British Royal Tank Regiment, in which he served from 1972-1981. Jockuk, who is originally from Scotland (as you may have guessed), now lives in England. He's married, likes computers & music, & is also a member of the Royal British Legion.

Ø Kieron SUMMERS (M) Nom de Guerre = Killerom
Kieron served in the 1er Regiment Etranger, 3eme Regiment Etranger D'Infanterie, & the 13 Demi Brigade Legion Etrangere between March 1992 & September 2001, emerging as a Caporal. Originally from Ireland, he now lives in the British Midlands, where he works as a Computer Technician. He's single & lists his interests as Walking, Swimming & Abseiling

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Ø Steven Tonar (P) Nom de Guerre = Boarhog
Steven served in the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division between June 1973 & July 1976, when he gained a medical discharge (as he puts it ‘I dealt with a very angry & intoxicated man with a shotgun, I lost’). Boarhog also served with Topeka Municipal Police Department & is now in the private sector. He’s married, lives in Kansas, & likes shooting sports, writing & music.

Ø Larry Tyson (M) Nom de Guerre = Geordie
Larry served in 3 Rhodesian units, namely the Rhodesian Light Infantry, the Rhodesian Special Air Service & the Selous Scouts, between June 1976 & June 1979, emerging as a sergeant. Now living in England, Geordie now works as a plumber & heating engineer, is married & enjoys keeping fit & scuba diving.

Ø Odd Georg Undem (P) Nom de Guerre = Giggen
Odd was our 3rd member from Norway & served in both the military & the police. He served in the N. Rogaland Infantry Regiment IR 8 from 1947 to 1951, emerging as a second lieutenant. He then joined the Norwegian Police, where he served until 1981, retiring as a Police inspector. He is married & lists his hobbies as contacting with family, military. friends & other IPA members -- he found the IVA via an IPA link! Odd is hoping to get in touch with many military veterans, & why not indeed!

Ø Peter G F van de Put (M) Nom de Guerre = Weinsoldner
This was not our first Dutch member but he was our first resident of the Netherlands & veteran of the Dutch Armed Forces. Peter served in 42ste Pantserinfanterie bataljon (42nd armoured infantry battalion) between January 1978 & September 1979, emerging as a corporal. What's more, he's still in uniform, working as a customs officer! Peter, who's married, is very interested in the war in Indochina, & stumbled upon the IVA while searching the internet for French Foreign Legion badges.

Ø Raymond VAN DER LINDEN (M) Nom de Guerre = SATNIK RAY
Raymond was our first member resident in the Republic of Croatia, although he originally comes from the city of Roosendaal in the Netherlands. He began his military career in 1986, with the 425 I.B.C., (Infantry Security Company) of the Royal Dutch Army. However, like a few other IVA members, he went to help Croatia against the invading Serbians & in 1991, joined the Croatian Army's 118 Brigade, 2 Battalion, Scouts, later serving with the Croatian-Bosnian Army's (H.V.O.)104 Brigade Scouts Platoon. He retired from the regular Croatian Army in 1996 as a Captain. Sadly, he paid a heavy price for Croatia's independence, being 3 times wounded in action & once was clinically dead after surviving 20mm wound in the chest. Satnik, who is married with 3 children, lists his hobbies keeping in touch with army old-timers, diving, motor riding & building scale models of WW2 vehicles.

Ø Marinus Joost VAN DIJK (M) Nom de Guerre = Madustasa
Joost was our 2nd member in the Netherlands & our 2nd member to have served in the Croatian Army. To be precise, he started his military service with the Royal Dutch Army (Engineer Corps) between May 1985 & July 1986. He then moved on to serve in the Croatian National Guard (ZNG-RH), the forerunner of the Croatian Army (HV) in 1991. Later, he served in the 204br. Brigada Vukovarskih Veterana HV (Infantry) for the rest of his time in the Balkans. Joost is single & lists his hobbies as Computers & the Internet. However, he is a member of the CFIVA (Croatian Forces International Volunteers Association -- our 2nd member from that group), the Croatian Forces Living History Group & the Croatian Homeland War Volunteer Veterans Association, so as he says, he has 'plenty to do in my spare time.'

Ø Joe van Raamt (M) Nom de Guerre = Voltigeur
One of our first members, Joe spent his military career in the Foreign Legion. Voltigeur, who originally came from the Netherlands, served in the 1er Regt. Etranger de Cavalerie from July 1959 till 1964, finishing up as Legionnaire 1er Classe. Joe, who now lives in Alberta, Canada, was a very active man, interested in swimming, long distance running, Kung-Fu & Kenpo, until an unfortunate accident limited his actions. He now lists his hobbies as crossword puzzles, international Email pen pals, & reading non-fiction. He co-administers a Legion bulletin board & says he would like to get in contact with former comrades who where with him in basic training & the 1ere REC. He's also hoping to contact a friend who moved to Australia in the Melbourne area. His name is Martin Heusser.

Ø Peter Van Win (M) Nom de Guerre = BraaiMan
Peter served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry between April 1961 & November 1963, emerging as a Lance Corporal. Peter, who is married, has returned to live in his native England & works as an Electronics Engineer. His hobbies are Computing, Chess & Travel.

Ø John van Zijl (M) Nom de Guerre = Bugeisha
John served in 3 Commando, ,Rhodesian Light Infantry (intake 140) as well as C Squadron of the Rhodesian SAS, from 1974 till 1977, finishing up as a Lance-Corporal. He mentioned some names that might be familiar to some of you other Troopies out there, like Lt. Col. Tim Bax, Colonel Trevor Des-Fountain & Squadron Sgt. Major (SAS) WO1 "Jock" Hutton. Bugeisha, who is Rhodesian born, is married & is interested in photography.

Ø Edgardo J. Vazquez-Bruno (M) Nom de Guerre = Ridgebak
Edgardo served in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (Support Commando) from July 1979 till the end & then served in the Engineers. He is also a veteran of the US Army. Rank-wise, he finished as a Lieutenant in Rhodesia & a Major in the USA. He now lives on the island of Puerto Rico.

Ø Cobus Venter (M) Nom de Guerre = Sobuc
Cobus served in South Africa’s 32Bn. Buffalo Regt. & is the man behind their excellent home page. Sobuc, whose military career stretched from May 1968 till June 1979, also served in 3 South African Infantry, 1 Para Battalion. Ending up with the rank of Sergeant, Sobuc now lives in the UK.

Ø João Vieira (M) Nom de Guerre = Joca
Joca served in Support Commando of the Rhodesian Light Infantry between January 1975 & September 1976. Originally from beautiful Mozambique but now living in Portugal, he's single, & likes reading, radical sports & computers.

Ø Gavan Michael VIGAR (M) Nom de Guerre = Gavanvet
Gavan is another of our many Australian members, having served with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps & the School of Armour from April 1964 till January 1986, including service in Vietnam. He also served in the Citizen Military Forces (militia), including the 3/9 South Australian Mounted Rifles. Gavan, who emerged as a Corporal, is married & lists his hobbies as weight training, computers & maintaining the 3rd Cavalry Regiment (Viet Nam) Association webpage, SITREP. You can check out this site at http://3cav.org.

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Ø Lou Walker (M) Nom de Guerre = Centurion
A veteran of the 1st Armoured Regiment of the Australian Army, Lou served from June 1968 till July 1996 (including service in Vietnam) & emerging as a Warrant Officer One. Now enjoying a well-deserved retirement, Centurion is married & lists his interests as travelling & nature.

Ø Vic Walker (M) Nom de Guerre = Nomad
Vic began his military career back in 1954 & has served in the Royal Hampshire Regt. (British Army), the Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) Police, the Federal Army of the Central Africa Federation (the two Rhodesias plus Nyasaland), the South African Army, the National Peacekeeping Force (SA) & now the SA Army doctrines & training publication. Nomad, who lives in South Africa, names as his parent unit the 21st South African Infantry Battalion.

Ø Michael J. WALSH (M) Nom de Guerre = Rocky
Michael is part of our United States chapter, originating from New York City but now living further south. He served in the US Navy (in the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Six (VAW-126), to be exact) from August 1995 till March 1998, finishing up as an ATAN (Aviation Electronics Technician, Airman) Petty Officer. Rocky, who is single & operates a small, mail-oriented business, lists his hobby as Scale Model Building.

Ø Michael Graeme Wass (A) Nom de Guerre = Walrus
Walrus served in Australia’s Royal New South Wales Regiment (a militia unit) between Nov. '66 & Jan '70. Walrus, who missed 'National Service' by the luck of the draw (literally), is married & lists his hobbies as 'design, motorcycles, golf (kinda).' He lives in Perth, Western Australia & is a Web Designer/Marketer by trade. He joined as an Associate because in his very choice phrase, he is a 'vet supporter not a vet.'

Ø Andy Webb (M) Nom de Guerre = Spider
Spider served in the British Royal Engineers from September 1976 till September 1985 BUT he also volunteered for Airborne service & spent some time with 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers, including service during the Falkland Island conflict in 1982. Spider, who now lives in England & is married, is a telecom technician by profession & enjoys home brewing.

Ø Rodney. W. Whiteside (M) Nom de Guerre = Bokkop
Bokkop now lives in Canada but originates from sunny Natal in South Africa. He served with the 5th SA Infantry Battalion in 1974-75 & emerged as a Lance-Corporal. He's married, lists his hobbies as skiing, camping, fishing & golf, & commented that 'I have many memories from my time spent in the infantry, although at the time I thought it was the worst days of my life. I hope to be able to contact others that were in the service the same time as I was.' I know we have some other 5 SAI guys out there so why not?

Ø Hubert James Winston (M) Nom de Guerre = Huwwin
Huwwin is another Airborne vet, having served in the US Army's 1/319- 2/321FA (airborne) & 12 SFG Airborne between September 1975 & January 1995, emerging as a First Sergeant. Hubert, who's married, works as a Locomotive Engineer & when not working, he enjoys Shooting. He first applied having seen mention of the IVA on Paratrooper.net.

Ø Jonathan Peter WRATHALL (M) Nom de Guerre = Viking
Jonathan just made it through the hoops to become our first member of the 21st century. Jon is from the beautiful city of Bulawayo & served in the Rhodesian Army, notably in the Rhodesian Light Infantry from January 1976 till January 1982, emerging as a Sergeant. Jon, who is married & lives in South Africa, is married & lists shooting & weapons as his hobbies. Actually, Jon first applied back in 1999 but contacted me again after seeing a piece in 'Soldier of Fortune' magazine written by our own JohnC. Viking is our 85th member & the 20th from the Rhodesian Light Infantry.

Ø Manuel Zurita IV (P) Nom de Guerre = Manny
Manny was introduced to us by DJ, served for 20 years in the US Virgin Islands Police, leaving as a Detective Sergeant in 1992. However, he also served in the US Coast Guard from 1965-1969 & the Army National Guard from 1970-78, being discharged as a Captain. Manny, who is married & lists Carpentry & Photography as his hobbies, lives in Florida & works as a Security Consultant.