Bernadine Mary McCort - Bernie (nee Philpott, formerly Hartigan)

  • Born 17 September 1955 in Wellington
  • Attended Tauranga Girls College
  • 3 years in the Banking Industry
  • Joined Territorial Force with 6 Hauraki 1975
  • Transferred to the Regular Force Aug 1977, participating in the first combined Basic Training after the WRAC Corp was disbanded, with RNZA as a Clerk All Arms.
  • 3 years at 16 Field Regiment also training as a Sigs Op.
  • Posted to Wellington June 1980 in various roles both in Defence HQ and Army GS.
  • Promoted to Sgt August 1980
  • Served as Chief Clerk 22 Bty and Chief Clerk NZ Cadet Forces.
  • Discharged Aug 1985 to become a Mother.
  • Now Self Employed Sales Agent contracting to 4 companies selling their products into Gift
  • Stores and Souvenir shops throughout the Mid North Island
  • Married to Danny McCort and lives in Rotorua.