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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)
Kara Rimu WW1 16/936 N/A View full profile
Tumutoa Ringia WW1 60684 N/A View full profile
Karauna Riki Waipouri WW1 60848 N/A View full profile
Moana Riwai WW1 20808 N/A View full profile
Waitohi Riwhi WW1 16/367 N/A View full profile
Kena Roa WW1 16/1316 N/A View full profile
Abraham Robert WW1 16/1395 N/A View full profile
Brass Robert WW1 19631 N/A View full profile
Clarke Robert WW1 19748 N/A View full profile
Davis Robert WW1 19978 N/A View full profile
Davis Robert WW1 16/577, 16/577A N/A View full profile
Spencer Robert Edmund Bruce WW1 16/925 N/A View full profile
Akuhata Rau Herewini WW1 20690 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
Brass Rata WW1 16/313 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
Kanara Rapata Wi WW1 20893 N/A View full profile
Parata Rau WW1 16/282 N/A View full profile
Taki Rauahi WW1 20826 N/A View full profile
Ngauiti Rauiti WW1 60731 N/A View full profile
Hura Raukawa WW1 16/1339 N/A View full profile
Huihui Raukura WW1 19763 N/A View full profile
Mounsell Raumanga WW1 16/1529 N/A View full profile
Moke Raureti WW1 60580 N/A View full profile
Iro Rauti WW1 60675 N/A View full profile
Rangitakawaho Rawhiti WW1 16/234 N/A View full profile
Katene Rangi Wi WW1 16/636 N/A View full profile
Potonga Tame WW1 16/388 N/A View full profile
Rua Rangi WW1 16/40 N/A View full profile
Takei Rangi WW1 16/1506 N/A View full profile
Tangitoru Rangi WW1 60681 N/A View full profile
Tauri Rangi WW1 20063 N/A View full profile
Te Weato Rangi WW1 60494 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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