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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)
Rowland Aaron Lindsay WW2 N/A 619220 View full profile
Rowland Arnold William WW2 N/A 619219 View full profile
Rotana Waka WW2 N/A 39022 View full profile
Rota Aubrey WW2 N/A 39239 View full profile
Rota Barney WW2 N/A 62876 View full profile
Robson Edward Nikorima WW2 N/A 26014 View full profile
Roderick William Rima WW2 N/A 65136 View full profile
Robust Charles Jack WW2 N/A 812106 View full profile
Robson Tawhai WW2 N/A 26017 View full profile
Robson Henry WW2 N/A 26016 View full profile
Robson Maurice WW2 N/A 39457 View full profile
Robson Monte WW2 N/A 39454 View full profile
Robson Alexander Geoffrey WW2 N/A 39456 View full profile
Robson George WW2 N/A 26015 View full profile
Roera Horima WW2 N/A 39527 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
Rogers Geoffrey Kereti WW2 N/A 802624 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
Rohe Derek WW2 N/A 807363 View full profile
Rogers Winiata WW2 N/A 802178 View full profile
Rogers Te Whareriri WW2 N/A 67548 View full profile
Rogers Henry William WW2 N/A 34872 View full profile
Puru Rua WW2 N/A 62688 View full profile
Rogers Joseph Pera WW2 N/A 26019 View full profile
Rogers Paul WW2 N/A 62381 View full profile
Rogers Ros WW2 N/A 65200 View full profile
Rogers Ruiwhi WW2 N/A 65361 View full profile
Rogers John WW2 N/A 65199 View full profile
Rogers Edward WW2 N/A 26020 View full profile
Rogers Niho WW2 N/A 39235 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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