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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)
Rameka Tata WW2 N/A 65209 View full profile
Rae Taokete WW1 19300 N/A View full profile
Rewiri Taoho WW1 16/352 N/A View full profile
Ripia Tango WW1 19713 N/A View full profile
Rikiti Tame WW1 16/412 N/A View full profile
Rangi Tamati WW2 N/A 817559 View full profile
Rua Tamahou Hiki WW2 N/A 67584 View full profile
Rangi Takiwa WW2 N/A 802670 View full profile
Rawiri Taki WW2 N/A 25578 View full profile
Rauahi Taki WW1 16/1362 N/A View full profile
Rangi Tai Waka WW2 N/A 811781 View full profile
Rangi Tai WW2 N/A 39179 View full profile
Rawiri Tai WW1 16/1265 N/A View full profile
Roa Tahi WW2 N/A 813309 View full profile
Rua Tahae WW2 N/A 67583 View full profile
Ria Taha WW2 N/A 802172 View full profile
Reihana Taare Wetere Te Kahu WW2 N/A 823227 View full profile
Royal Stewart WW2 N/A 65535 View full profile
Reweti Stanley WW2 N/A 811382 View full profile
Rice Stanley WW1 16/1023 N/A View full profile
Reti Sonny William WW2 N/A 827482 View full profile
Rolleston Sonny Akuhata WW2 N/A 39237 View full profile
Rewi Sonny WW2 N/A 39243 View full profile
Reuben Simon WW2 N/A 39426 View full profile
Raroa Sid WW2 N/A 820982 View full profile
Rivers Shortland WW2 N/A 812313 View full profile
Ruru Shedrach WW1 16/226 N/A View full profile
Reid Samuel WW1 20774 N/A View full profile
Rapana Samuel WW1 16/540 N/A View full profile
Rangiuia Sam WW2 N/A 67673 View full profile
Rota Sam WW1 60456 N/A View full profile
Reihana Rutene WW1 16/89 N/A View full profile
Rogers Ruiwhi WW2 N/A 65361 View full profile
Rameka Ruben WW2 N/A 62776 View full profile
Ruavaikatau Rua Iti WW1 60714 N/A View full profile
Randell Roy Rangimarie WW2 N/A 432428 View full profile
Rota Rota WW1 60754 N/A View full profile
Rogers Ros WW2 N/A 65200 View full profile
Rakena Rori WW1 20856 N/A View full profile
Rewi Ropata WW2 N/A 66025 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.