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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)
Rapana Mate Haere WW2 N/A 817758 View full profile
Reedy James WW2 N/A 817759 View full profile
Reid Paul WW2 N/A 817760 View full profile
Rewiri Maaka WW2 N/A 817777 View full profile
Rei Wau Wau WW2 N/A 818166 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Ruru Henry Turi WW2 N/A 819434 View full profile
Raroa Sid WW2 N/A 820982 View full profile
Ryan Alfred Tumaiteuru WW2 N/A 823198 View full profile
Reihana Taare Wetere Te Kahu WW2 N/A 823227 View full profile
Reti Sonny William WW2 N/A 827482 View full profile
Rua Nia WW2 N/A 827532 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.