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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)
Ruru Robert WW2 N/A 808565 View full profile
Rika Thomas Anthony WW2 N/A 809087 View full profile
Rakuraku Werewere WW2 N/A 810627 View full profile
Ruatara Edward WW2 N/A 810671 View full profile
Rehe Mane WW2 N/A 811105 View full profile
Ruhi Norman WW2 N/A 811120 View full profile
Rangi Miri Waraki WW2 N/A 811355 View full profile
Rolleston Joseph WW2 N/A 811357 View full profile
Ropotini Patrick WW2 N/A 811358 View full profile
Reweti Stanley WW2 N/A 811382 View full profile
Rangikotua Peita WW2 N/A 811499 View full profile
Rehu George Paramena WW2 N/A 811679 View full profile
Rakuraku Paul Mapere WW2 N/A 811732 View full profile
Rauwhero Tubby Urikore WW2 N/A 811733 View full profile
Rua Te Hau WW2 N/A 811735 View full profile
Richardson Basil WW2 N/A 811744 View full profile
Rangi Tai Waka WW2 N/A 811781 View full profile
Reweti William Johnnie WW2 N/A 811784 View full profile
Rua Randy WW2 N/A 811881 View full profile
Robust Charles Jack WW2 N/A 812106 View full profile
Rivers Shortland WW2 N/A 812313 View full profile
Rutene Dan WW2 N/A 812605 View full profile
Roa Tahi WW2 N/A 813309 View full profile
Rangi Hamiora WW2 N/A 813518 View full profile
Rangitutia James Porima WW2 N/A 813539 View full profile
Ria Rapiata Darcy WW2 N/A 814703 View full profile
Rangi Ronald WW2 N/A 815267 View full profile
Ruru Charlie James WW2 N/A 815639 View full profile
Ruru Hata WW2 N/A 816169 View full profile
Rangi Tamati WW2 N/A 817559 View full profile
Robinson Whai WW2 N/A 817560 View full profile
Rangihuna Te Rei Te Wera WW2 N/A 817648 View full profile
Raroa Apirama Kopua WW2 N/A 817649 View full profile
Ropiha Martin WW2 N/A 817652 View full profile
Ryland Te Ngaro Whakarere Kissring WW2 N/A 817653 View full profile
Raihania Nolan WW2 N/A 817699 View full profile
Raroa Eruera Huatahi WW2 N/A 817700 View full profile
Rongo Moeawa WW2 N/A 817702 View full profile
Ruru Japan John WW2 N/A 817722 View full profile
Ropiha Paora Tamaihotua WW2 N/A 817731 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.