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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)
Robertson Kotua WW2 N/A 26137 View full profile
Roberts Taupu WW2 N/A 26013 View full profile
Roberts Henry Adams WW2 N/A 800878 View full profile
Roberts Johnny WW2 N/A 631502 View full profile
Roberts Frank WW2 N/A 65139 View full profile
Roberts John Simon WW2 N/A 619448 View full profile
Robb William WW2 N/A 35360 View full profile
Roach Pahia WW2 N/A 39530 View full profile
Roach Jim Russell WW2 N/A 7784 View full profile
Roa Ngahina Robert WW2 N/A 67520 View full profile
Ropata Ehai John WW2 N/A 1917 View full profile
Ropotini Patrick WW2 N/A 811358 View full profile
Ropitini Peter WW2 N/A 802180 View full profile
Ropiha Alexander Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 65401 View full profile
Ropiha Reweti WW2 N/A 39125 View full profile
Ropiha Martin WW2 N/A 817652 View full profile
Ropiha Himiona WW2 N/A 65525 View full profile
Ropiha Paora Tamaihotua WW2 N/A 817731 View full profile
Ropiha Tuhoro WW2 N/A 39238 View full profile
Ropiha Bertie Martin WW2 N/A 623060 View full profile
Ropiha Robert WW2 N/A 39555 View full profile
Ropata Matiu WW2 N/A 26022 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Ropata Rangi WW2 N/A 806930 View full profile
Ropata Peter WW2 N/A 67501 View full profile
Rore Akuhata WW2 N/A 62693 View full profile
Rongo Moeawa WW2 N/A 817702 View full profile
Rollo Robert WW2 N/A 800710 View full profile
Rolleston Pu Pahiriko WW2 N/A 62692 View full profile
Rolleston Joseph WW2 N/A 811357 View full profile
Rolleston Christie WW2 N/A 39236 View full profile
Roihana Tewi Tunoa WW2 N/A 65254 View full profile
Rohe Derek WW2 N/A 807363 View full profile
Rogers Winiata WW2 N/A 802178 View full profile
Rogers Te Whareriri WW2 N/A 67548 View full profile
Rogers Henry William WW2 N/A 34872 View full profile
Rogers Geoffrey Kereti WW2 N/A 802624 View full profile
Rogers Joseph Pera WW2 N/A 26019 View full profile
Rogers Paul WW2 N/A 62381 View full profile
Rogers Ros WW2 N/A 65200 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.