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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 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
Ropata Rangi WW2 N/A 806930 View full profile
Ropitini Peter WW2 N/A 802180 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
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
Royal William WW2 N/A 26025 View full profile
Ruatara Edward WW2 N/A 810671 View full profile
Ruatara Arthur WW2 N/A 801467 View full profile
Rua Tamahou Hiki WW2 N/A 67584 View full profile
Rua Te Hau WW2 N/A 811735 View full profile
Rua Tahae WW2 N/A 67583 View full profile
Rua Randy WW2 N/A 811881 View full profile
Rua Temata WW2 N/A 802184 View full profile
Rua Nia WW2 N/A 827532 View full profile
Rua Paora WW2 N/A 39240 View full profile
Royal Tukukino WW2 N/A 67399 View full profile
Royal Stewart WW2 N/A 65535 View full profile
Waaka Rangi WW2 N/A 39283 View full profile
Rowland William WW2 N/A 65318 View full profile
Rowland Walter WW2 N/A 802181 View full profile
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
Rota Wi King WW2 N/A 62557 View full profile
Rore Akuhata WW2 N/A 62693 View full profile
Ropotini Patrick WW2 N/A 811358 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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