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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)
Rowland William WW2 N/A 65318 View full profile
Roihana Tewi Tunoa WW2 N/A 65254 View full profile
Riritahi Poipoi WW2 N/A 65252 View full profile
Riini Heremia WW2 N/A 65251 View full profile
Reneti Harry WW2 N/A 65250 View full profile
Rehu Kaiaho WW2 N/A 65249 View full profile
Ratahi Willie Awa WW2 N/A 65248 View full profile
Rameka Tata WW2 N/A 65209 View full profile
Rogers Ros WW2 N/A 65200 View full profile
Rogers John WW2 N/A 65199 View full profile
Ratema James WW2 N/A 65198 View full profile
Rangitauira Kani WW2 N/A 65197 View full profile
Raukura Keepa WW2 N/A 65174 View full profile
Rata George WW2 N/A 65173 View full profile
Rameka Thomas WW2 N/A 65160 View full profile
Rau Taukiri WW2 N/A 65141 View full profile
Roberts Frank WW2 N/A 65139 View full profile
Roderick William Rima WW2 N/A 65136 View full profile
Roberts Johnny WW2 N/A 631502 View full profile
Rihia Heritanga WW2 N/A 630042 View full profile
Rapana Hirini WW2 N/A 62938 View full profile
Rota Barney WW2 N/A 62876 View full profile
Rihia George WW2 N/A 62875 View full profile
Reweti James WW2 N/A 62874 View full profile
Rangataua James WW2 N/A 62865 View full profile
Rata Ben WW2 N/A 62817 View full profile
Rule James Crocombe WW2 N/A 627905 View full profile
Ruka Rapata Robert WW2 N/A 62778 View full profile
Rahui Thomas WW2 N/A 62777 View full profile
Rameka Ruben WW2 N/A 62776 View full profile
Rewha Hiri Himi WW2 N/A 62775 View full profile
Rapatini Joseph Ikotu Paahi WW2 N/A 62774 View full profile
Rapana Rauna WW2 N/A 62771 View full profile
Robson Peter WW2 N/A 62707 View full profile
Rore Akuhata WW2 N/A 62693 View full profile
Rolleston Pu Pahiriko WW2 N/A 62692 View full profile
Rewi Peterera WW2 N/A 62691 View full profile
Ratu Joe WW2 N/A 62690 View full profile
Rangi Teua Numia WW2 N/A 62689 View full profile
Rangi Keepa WW2 N/A 62654 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.