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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)
Ropiha Paora Tamaihotua WW2 N/A 817731 View full profile
Ropiha Tuhoro WW2 N/A 39238 View full profile
Ropiha Bertie Martin WW2 N/A 623060 View full profile
Ropiha Robert WW2 N/A 39555 View full profile
Ropata Matiu WW2 N/A 26022 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Robson Alexander Geoffrey WW2 N/A 39456 View full profile
Ropata Peter WW2 N/A 67501 View full profile
Ropata Ehai John WW2 N/A 1917 View full profile
Rongo Moeawa WW2 N/A 817702 View full profile
Rollo Robert WW2 N/A 800710 View full profile
Rolleston Pu Pahiriko WW2 N/A 62692 View full profile
Rolleston Joseph WW2 N/A 811357 View full profile
Rolleston Christie WW2 N/A 39236 View full profile
Roihana Tewi Tunoa WW2 N/A 65254 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 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
Roa Ngahina Robert WW2 N/A 67520 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
Riki Reupena Tamihana WW2 N/A 6088 View full profile
Riki Atutahi Ngararanui WW2 N/A 802174 View full profile
Riki Puhirere Hohepa WW2 N/A 39521 View full profile
Rika Heke WW2 N/A 801847 View full profile
Rika Kia WW2 N/A 801567 View full profile
Robertson Kotua WW2 N/A 26137 View full profile
Robson George WW2 N/A 26015 View full profile
Robson Edward Nikorima WW2 N/A 26014 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

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.

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