Battalion Roll

This roll contains the names of over 2700 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the NZEF during the First World War. Most of these men served in the Māori Contingent (aka the Native Contingent) and / or the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer Battalion. Further information on these unit’s experiences can be found here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/maori-units-nzef. Many of the soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names, these are recorded where known.

Surname	Forename(s)	Rank	Serial No	Embarkation body
Rana	Wiremu		60518	Maori Reinforcements	more details
Rangitauwira	Wiremu	Private	60500	Maori Reinforcements	more details
Ratana	Wiremu	Private	16/714	2nd Maori Contingent	more details
Rangi	Wiremu Haeata		16/38	1st Maori Contingent, Maori Reinforcements	more details
Rakete	Wiri		19916	Maori Reinforcements	more details
Rangiao	Wirihana Hori		16/710	2nd Maori Contingent	more details

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Note the Second World War roll does not contain the names of those who were in other units but worked closely with the 28th Māori Battalion or those who served in the 15th Reinforcements or Jayforce. See a list of these people here. The names and other details given in this roll are those recorded on enlistment. Many Māori Contingent and 28th Battalion soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names; these are recorded where known. Rank information is often first known rank. Please let us know if a soldier was known by an alternative name or was promoted to a higher rank by the end of the war.