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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)
Rua Tahae WW2 N/A 67583 View full profile
Rikiriki Roihi WW2 N/A 67581 View full profile
Richardson Leonard WW2 N/A 67580 View full profile
Rewiri Ted WW2 N/A 67579 View full profile
Ransfield Barney WW2 N/A 67578 View full profile
Rangiaho Tu Pioioi WW2 N/A 67577 View full profile
Rogers Te Whareriri WW2 N/A 67548 View full profile
Roa Ngahina Robert WW2 N/A 67520 View full profile
Ropata Peter WW2 N/A 67501 View full profile
Robinson Henry Horoatua WW2 N/A 67494 View full profile
Ruru John WW2 N/A 67456 View full profile
Rewharewha Tau WW2 N/A 67454 View full profile
Reid John Kahaki WW2 N/A 67453 View full profile
Reedy Wi Pewhairangi WW2 N/A 67452 View full profile
Ratapu Epineha WW2 N/A 67451 View full profile
Rangiuia Turi WW2 N/A 67450 View full profile
Royal Tukukino WW2 N/A 67399 View full profile
Rata Arthur WW2 N/A 67172 View full profile
Rewi Ropata WW2 N/A 66025 View full profile
Rawhiti Waloneke WW2 N/A 65536 View full profile
Royal Stewart WW2 N/A 65535 View full profile
Ropiha Himiona WW2 N/A 65525 View full profile
Ruki Terepu Maori WW2 N/A 65481 View full profile
Riri Mio WW2 N/A 65480 View full profile
Richmond John WW2 N/A 65478 View full profile
Rendell David Tuaha WW2 N/A 65477 View full profile
Ratahi Panapa WW2 N/A 65476 View full profile
Rakau Thomas Himiona WW2 N/A 65458 View full profile
Rangi Maurice WW2 N/A 65431 View full profile
Ruha Harold WW2 N/A 65430 View full profile
Rautahi Reihana WW2 N/A 65413 View full profile
Rewi William WW2 N/A 65412 View full profile
Raru Dick WW2 N/A 65411 View full profile
Ropiha Alexander Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 65401 View full profile
Rakatairi Matene WW2 N/A 65400 View full profile
Ruru Wae Wae WW2 N/A 65394 View full profile
Rogers Ruiwhi WW2 N/A 65361 View full profile
Rudolph John Robert WW2 N/A 65360 View full profile
Reti Te Hou WW2 N/A 65358 View full profile
Rukuata Aperahama WW2 N/A 65319 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.