Invitation to 75th anniversary of the 16th Field Regiment | Korea
Invitation to 75th anniversary of the 16th Field Regiment | Korea
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 10:45am to 2:30pm
Linton Military Camp
Palmerston North
On Thursday 4 December 2025, Korean War veterans are invited to celebrate the formation of the 16th Field Regiment at Linton Military Camp. The Regiment was born in 1950 in response to the Korean conflict. Over 4,720 officers and soldiers from NZ served in Korea, with many coming from the 16th Field Regiment.
We would love for former members of the 16th Field Regiment and all Korean War veterans to attend this anniversary and take part in the occasion. We cordially invite all Korean War veterans, both Gunners and non-Gunners alike.
Anniversary Day
The Regiment would like to welcome guests to a lunch at Linton Military Camp. This will be followed by a tour of the Regimental lines and display of current in-service guns and equipment.
Guests should arrive at Linton Military Camp's main gate between 10:45am and 11:15am, where they will then be directed to suitable parking.
The Gun Run
The Regiment will mark the anniversary by conducting a 75-kilometre Gun Run. It will begin at 4:00pm on Wednesday 3 December, and will aim to be concluded at 11:55am on Thursday 4 December, to allow for the one-round salute to be fired on the 16th Field Regiment parade ground at 12:00pm. This salute signifies the first rounds fired in Korea in January 1951.
To register for the anniversary
Please email Second Lieutenant Lewis Dellabarca before Tuesday 4 November 2025.
In your email, provide the names of those attending as well as the registration plate number of the vehicle that will be used to get to Linton Military Camp.
Fundraising — Regimental Rum or Gin
If you are interested in a bottle of limited edition 75th anniversary Regimental Rum or Gin from the National Distillery Company, email 2Lt Dellabarca for details.
There are only 100 bottles of each, and they are individually numbered. Each bottle costs $75 per bottle (700ml). Pre-payment is required, and pick up will be on Thursday 4 December, unless other arrangements are made through 2Lt Dellabarca.
Donations
The Regiment is fundraising for all veterans. All proceeds will be donated to the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association. The final amount will be presented to a representative of the RNZRSA on the evening of 4 December 2025.
If you wish to donate, contributions can be made to:
16th Field Regiment Unit Private Fund
Account: 03 0251 0020591 13
Particulars: [Your name]
Code: RSA Donation
Reference: 4-1140.
