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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)
Rewharewha Tau WW2 N/A 67454 View full profile
Ruru John WW2 N/A 67456 View full profile
Robinson Henry Horoatua WW2 N/A 67494 View full profile
Ropata Peter WW2 N/A 67501 View full profile
Roa Ngahina Robert WW2 N/A 67520 View full profile
Rogers Te Whareriri WW2 N/A 67548 View full profile
Rangiaho Tu Pioioi WW2 N/A 67577 View full profile
Ransfield Barney WW2 N/A 67578 View full profile
Rewiri Ted WW2 N/A 67579 View full profile
Richardson Leonard WW2 N/A 67580 View full profile
Rikiriki Roihi WW2 N/A 67581 View full profile
Rua Tahae WW2 N/A 67583 View full profile
Rua Tamahou Hiki WW2 N/A 67584 View full profile
Richardson James WW2 N/A 67602 View full profile
Ranapia Hii WW2 N/A 67607 View full profile
Rata Francis WW2 N/A 67627 View full profile
Ruhe James Keneva WW2 N/A 67651 View full profile
Reti Ellis WW2 N/A 67655 View full profile
Rangiuia Sam WW2 N/A 67673 View full profile
Repia Hohepa WW2 N/A 67813 View full profile
Ripaki Joe WW2 N/A 68051 View full profile
Rihari Dick WW2 N/A 68241 View full profile
Raureti Moana WW2 N/A 68274 View full profile
Ranapia Patu WW2 N/A 68295 View full profile
Reihana Naera WW2 N/A 68396 View full profile
Reidy Denis Martin WW2 N/A 6877 View full profile
Rangi Wharetini WW2 N/A 69291 View full profile
Roach Jim Russell WW2 N/A 7784 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Hirini WW2 N/A 7858 View full profile
Rollo Robert WW2 N/A 800710 View full profile
Roberts Henry Adams WW2 N/A 800878 View full profile
Ruatara Arthur WW2 N/A 801467 View full profile
Rupapera Horiana WW2 N/A 801470 View full profile
Rangi Pat WW2 N/A 801537 View full profile
Rika Kia WW2 N/A 801567 View full profile
Rapana Ripi WW2 N/A 801748 View full profile
Reti Robert WW2 N/A 801753 View full profile
Rakena Pou WW2 N/A 801845 View full profile
Rewiri Paate WW2 N/A 801846 View full profile
Rika Heke WW2 N/A 801847 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.