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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)
Te Kiri Rake WW1 16/171 N/A View full profile
Munro Raki WW1 20641 N/A View full profile
Greaves Rameka WW1 16/1399 N/A View full profile
Matene Rameka WW1 16/1374 N/A View full profile
Simon Rameka WW1 19426 N/A View full profile
Taupaki Rameka WW1 16/954 N/A View full profile
Wairau Raniera WW1 16/779 N/A View full profile
Brass Rata WW1 16/313 N/A View full profile
Paora Raniera Ngapo WW1 16/576 N/A View full profile
Titi Raniera WW1 20068 N/A View full profile
Kanara Rapata Wi WW1 20893 N/A View full profile
Makara Rape WW1 60569 N/A View full profile
Tamihana Rapi WW1 16/359 N/A View full profile
Karina Rarere WW1 16/631 N/A View full profile
Murray Raroa WW1 60625 N/A View full profile
Haimona Rarua WW1 19623 N/A View full profile
Tamou Rangiore WW1 16/926 N/A View full profile
Namana Rata WW1 16/26 N/A View full profile
Rewiri Rata WW1 20597 N/A View full profile
Te Moni Ratapu WW1 20048 N/A View full profile
Tekia Rataro WW1 19304 N/A View full profile
Akuhata Rau Herewini WW1 20690 N/A View full profile
Parata Rau WW1 16/282 N/A View full profile
Taki Rauahi WW1 20826 N/A View full profile
Hawkins Henry WW1 16/593 N/A View full profile
Wikeepa Ranginui WW1 60451 N/A View full profile
Hiroti Rangihiwinui WW1 16/379 N/A View full profile
Te Kakau Rangihiroa WW1 60532 N/A View full profile
Tonihi Rangiheuea WW1 20041 N/A View full profile
Tamakehu Rangihauku WW1 60501 N/A View full profile
Topia Rangi Wiari WW1 60476 N/A View full profile
Katene Rangi Wi WW1 16/636 N/A View full profile
Tutu Rangi WW1 20060 N/A View full profile
Toki Rangi WW1 20636 N/A View full profile
Thompson Rangi WW1 16/299 N/A View full profile
Tete Rangi WW1 60465 N/A View full profile
Te Weato Rangi WW1 60494 N/A View full profile
Tauri Rangi WW1 20063 N/A View full profile
Tangitoru Rangi WW1 60681 N/A View full profile
Takei Rangi WW1 16/1506 N/A 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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