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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)
Ranapia Hata WW2 N/A 39119 View full profile
Rakuraku Whare WW2 N/A 802153 View full profile
Rameka Massey WW2 N/A 39453 View full profile
Rameka Barko WW2 N/A 802154 View full profile
Rameka Tata WW2 N/A 65209 View full profile
Rameka Thomas WW2 N/A 65160 View full profile
Rameka Frederick Nathaniel WW2 N/A 802902 View full profile
Rameka Ruben WW2 N/A 62776 View full profile
Ranapia Patu WW2 N/A 68295 View full profile
Ranapia Hii WW2 N/A 67607 View full profile
Ranapia Onui Rongi WW2 N/A 802421 View full profile
Rakuraku Werewere WW2 N/A 810627 View full profile
Ranapiri Poutama WW2 N/A 802460 View full profile
Randell James Leslie Arthur WW2 N/A 25995 View full profile
Randell Roy Rangimarie WW2 N/A 432428 View full profile
Randell Edward Gilbert WW2 N/A 28533 View full profile
Ranga Richard WW2 N/A 39435 View full profile
Ranga Albert WW2 N/A 26021 View full profile
Rangataua James WW2 N/A 62865 View full profile
Rangi Maurice WW2 N/A 65431 View full profile
Ripaki Joe WW2 N/A 68051 View full profile
Raimona Nai WW2 N/A 805074 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Raharaha Charles WW2 N/A 39434 View full profile
Raharuhi Ranga WW2 N/A 39437 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Rahui Thomas WW2 N/A 62777 View full profile
Rahurahu Hemi Ruru WW2 N/A 802152 View full profile
Raihania Nolan WW2 N/A 817699 View full profile
Raimona Hini WW2 N/A 802459 View full profile
Raimona Tupu WW2 N/A 25994 View full profile
Raerena Atamira Kihirini WW2 N/A 26136 View full profile
Raiwhara Pika WW2 N/A 39246 View full profile
Rakatairi Matene WW2 N/A 65400 View full profile
Rakau Thomas Himiona WW2 N/A 65458 View full profile
Rakena Harry WW2 N/A 802702 View full profile
Rakena Pou WW2 N/A 801845 View full profile
Rakete Teani Naera WW2 N/A 39436 View full profile
Rako Abraham WW2 N/A 39449 View full profile
Rako John WW2 N/A 39451 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.