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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)
Ruwhi William WW1 60818 N/A View full profile
Ruwhiu Hau WW1 60859 N/A View full profile
Ruwhiu Te Ranui WW2 N/A 39703 View full profile
Ruwhiu Thomas WW1 60819 N/A View full profile
Ruwhiu Tom WW2 N/A 39447 View full profile
Ryan Alfred Tumaiteuru WW2 N/A 823198 View full profile
Ryan George WW1 16/293 N/A View full profile
Ryan John Edward WW1 18707 N/A View full profile
Ryland Hapi WW2 N/A 39163 View full profile
Ryland Joela Kissring WW2 N/A 802190 View full profile
Ryland Matiaha WW1 20843 N/A View full profile
Ryland Te Ngaro Whakarere Kissring WW2 N/A 817653 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.