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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)
Rangataua James WW2 N/A 62865 View full profile
Reedy James WW2 N/A 817759 View full profile
Raroa James WW2 N/A 802159 View full profile
Ratema James WW2 N/A 65198 View full profile
Richardson James WW2 N/A 67602 View full profile
Rurehe Jacob WW2 N/A 802187 View full profile
Rickus Jack Melbourn WW1 19532 N/A View full profile
Robson Jack WW2 N/A 39722 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 View full profile
Robin Jack WW2 N/A 39611 View full profile
Ropata Jack WW1 16/501 N/A View full profile
Reihana Jack WW1 3418 N/A View full profile
Rapine Iraia WW1 60795 N/A View full profile
Riini Ihaia WW2 N/A 6175 View full profile
Ratahi Hura WW1 20018 N/A View full profile
Rawhiti Huki WW1 16/530 N/A View full profile
Royal Huke WW1 16/728 N/A View full profile
Rewha Huirua WW1 16/558 N/A View full profile
Rehu Hui Kai WW1 16/492 N/A View full profile
Raponi Howe WW2 N/A 39241 View full profile
Roach Howard WW1 16/290 N/A View full profile
Rawiri Horomona WW1 16/715 N/A View full profile
Rangi Horima WW1 16/449 N/A View full profile
Roera Horima WW2 N/A 39527 View full profile
Rupapera Horiana WW2 N/A 801470 View full profile
Roa Hori Tauroa WW2 N/A 39021 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Riwai Hori WW1 20017 N/A View full profile
Raponi Hone Tatarani WW1 16/184 N/A View full profile
Repia Hohepa WW2 N/A 67813 View full profile
Rangihau Hoani Te Rangianiwaniwa WW2 N/A 413061 View full profile
Rikona Hoani WW1 16/377 N/A View full profile
Rupene Hoani WW1 16/730 N/A View full profile
Rangihika Hirini WW2 N/A 39254 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Hirini WW2 N/A 7858 View full profile
Rapana Hirini WW2 N/A 62938 View full profile
Rewha Hiri Himi WW2 N/A 62775 View full profile
Rapata Hira WW1 16/579 N/A View full profile
Raimona Hini WW2 N/A 802459 View full profile
Ropiha Himiona WW2 N/A 65525 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.