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Battalion roll

This roll combines the records of over 6300 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the First and Second World Wars. Of these over 2700 served in the First World War, mainly in the Māori (aka Native) Contingent and Māori Pioneer Battalion. The remaining 3600 men served in the 28th Māori Battalion in the Second World War.

Surname Forename(s) War Serial No (WW1) Serial No (WW2)
Ryan Alfred Tumaiteuru WW2 N/A 823198 View full profile
Ropiha Alexander Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 65401 View full profile
Robson Alexander Geoffrey WW2 N/A 39456 View full profile
Rankin Albert Hepi WW1 16/232 N/A View full profile
Rudolph Albert WW1 60560 N/A View full profile
Rangiuia Albert WW2 N/A 39218 View full profile
Ranga Albert WW2 N/A 26021 View full profile
Rore Akuhata WW2 N/A 62693 View full profile
Rako Abraham WW2 N/A 39449 View full profile
Rowland Aaron Lindsay WW2 N/A 619220 View full profile
Rere WW1 16/1217 N/A View full profile
Remuera WW1 16/1218 N/A View full profile

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.