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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)
Richardson Basil WW2 N/A 811744 View full profile
Richardson Leonard WW2 N/A 67580 View full profile
Ria Taha WW2 N/A 802172 View full profile
Ria Rapiata Darcy WW2 N/A 814703 View full profile
Rewiri Paate WW2 N/A 801846 View full profile
Rewiri Maaka WW2 N/A 817777 View full profile
Rewiri Ted WW2 N/A 67579 View full profile
Rewi Sonny WW2 N/A 39243 View full profile
Rewi Peterera WW2 N/A 62691 View full profile
Rewi Ropata WW2 N/A 66025 View full profile
Roach Jim Russell WW2 N/A 7784 View full profile
Robson Peter WW2 N/A 62707 View full profile
Robson Jack WW2 N/A 39722 View full profile
Robinson Theodore Whuia Wharaki WW2 N/A 807479 View full profile
Robinson Henry Horoatua WW2 N/A 67494 View full profile
Robinson Whai WW2 N/A 817560 View full profile
Robin Jack WW2 N/A 39611 View full profile
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
Roihana Tewi Tunoa WW2 N/A 65254 View full profile
Roa Ngahina Robert WW2 N/A 67520 View full profile
Roa Tahi WW2 N/A 813309 View full profile
Roa Hori Tauroa WW2 N/A 39021 View full profile
Rivers Pompey WW2 N/A 6103 View full profile
Rivers Walker WW2 N/A 39698 View full profile
Rivers Shortland WW2 N/A 812313 View full profile
Ritete Whakaheke WW2 N/A 39445 View full profile
Riritahi Poipoi WW2 N/A 65252 View full profile
Riri Mio WW2 N/A 65480 View full profile
Riri Joseph Charles WW2 N/A 39534 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 View full profile
Rikiriki Roihi WW2 N/A 67581 View full profile
Rikihana David WW2 N/A 62553 View full profile
Rikihana Pari WW2 N/A 804507 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.