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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)
Rehu George Paramena WW2 N/A 811679 View full profile
Rangikotua Peita WW2 N/A 811499 View full profile
Reweti Stanley WW2 N/A 811382 View full profile
Ropotini Patrick WW2 N/A 811358 View full profile
Rolleston Joseph WW2 N/A 811357 View full profile
Rangi Miri Waraki WW2 N/A 811355 View full profile
Ruhi Norman WW2 N/A 811120 View full profile
Rehe Mane WW2 N/A 811105 View full profile
Ruatara Edward WW2 N/A 810671 View full profile
Rakuraku Werewere WW2 N/A 810627 View full profile
Rika Thomas Anthony WW2 N/A 809087 View full profile
Ruru Robert WW2 N/A 808565 View full profile
Robinson Theodore Whuia Wharaki WW2 N/A 807479 View full profile
Rohe Derek WW2 N/A 807363 View full profile
Rule Thomas Heremoana WW2 N/A 807093 View full profile
Ropata Rangi WW2 N/A 806930 View full profile
Rangi Walker WW2 N/A 805749 View full profile
Rawhiri Whare WW2 N/A 805267 View full profile
Raimona Nai WW2 N/A 805074 View full profile
Rikihana Pari WW2 N/A 804507 View full profile
Rameka Frederick Nathaniel WW2 N/A 802902 View full profile
Rakena Harry WW2 N/A 802702 View full profile
Rangi Takiwa WW2 N/A 802670 View full profile
Rogers Geoffrey Kereti WW2 N/A 802624 View full profile
Ranapiri Poutama WW2 N/A 802460 View full profile
Raimona Hini WW2 N/A 802459 View full profile
Ranapia Onui Rongi WW2 N/A 802421 View full profile
Reuben Patrick WW2 N/A 802350 View full profile
Rapata Heemi WW2 N/A 802327 View full profile
Ryland Joela Kissring WW2 N/A 802190 View full profile
Ruru Turupa Ngata WW2 N/A 802188 View full profile
Rurehe Jacob WW2 N/A 802187 View full profile
Ruawai Te Tuhera WW2 N/A 802185 View full profile
Rua Temata WW2 N/A 802184 View full profile
Rowland Walter WW2 N/A 802181 View full profile
Ropitini Peter WW2 N/A 802180 View full profile
Rogers Winiata WW2 N/A 802178 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 View full profile
Riki Atutahi Ngararanui WW2 N/A 802174 View full profile
Ria Taha WW2 N/A 802172 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.