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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)
Rahui Thomas WW2 N/A 62777 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Rahui Pare WW1 16/378 N/A View full profile
Rahipere James WW1 20792 N/A View full profile
Raharuhi Ranga WW2 N/A 39437 View full profile
Raharuhi Patu WW1 20726 N/A View full profile
Raharaha Charles WW2 N/A 39434 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Raerena Atamira Kihirini WW2 N/A 26136 View full profile
Raeametua Raea WW1 60709 N/A View full profile
Rae Taokete WW1 19300 N/A View full profile
Raa Rima WW1 60689 N/A 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.