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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)
Rangataua James WW2 N/A 62865 View full profile
Ranga Albert WW2 N/A 26021 View full profile
Ranga Richard WW2 N/A 39435 View full profile
Randell Edward Gilbert WW2 N/A 28533 View full profile
Randell Roy Rangimarie WW2 N/A 432428 View full profile
Randell James Leslie Arthur WW2 N/A 25995 View full profile
Ranapiri Poutama WW2 N/A 802460 View full profile
Ranapia Hata WW2 N/A 39119 View full profile
Ranapia Onui Rongi WW2 N/A 802421 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Hirini WW2 N/A 7858 View full profile
Ransfield Barney WW2 N/A 67578 View full profile
Ransfield Henry Tai WW2 N/A 39256 View full profile
Raniera Pene WW2 N/A 802156 View full profile
Rangiuia Turi WW2 N/A 67450 View full profile
Rangiuia Hati Pakaroa WW2 N/A 25998 View full profile
Rangiuia Sam WW2 N/A 67673 View full profile
Rangiuia Albert WW2 N/A 39218 View full profile
Rangitutia James Porima WW2 N/A 813539 View full profile
Rangitawa William WW2 N/A 39019 View full profile
Rangitauira Kani WW2 N/A 65197 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Petera WW2 N/A 39251 View full profile
Ranapia Hii WW2 N/A 67607 View full profile
Rangikotua Peita WW2 N/A 811499 View full profile
Rangihuna Te Rei Te Wera WW2 N/A 817648 View full profile
Rangihika Hirini WW2 N/A 39254 View full profile
Rangihau Hoani Te Rangianiwaniwa WW2 N/A 413061 View full profile
Rangiaho Tu Pioioi WW2 N/A 67577 View full profile
Rangiaho Toto WW2 N/A 39249 View full profile
Rangi Matu WW2 N/A 6087 View full profile
Rangi Wiremu WW2 N/A 39248 View full profile
Rangi Francis Harold WW2 N/A 39570 View full profile
Rangi Teua Numia WW2 N/A 62689 View full profile
Puru Rua WW2 N/A 62688 View full profile
Rahurahu Hemi Ruru WW2 N/A 802152 View full profile
Rahui Thomas WW2 N/A 62777 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Raharuhi Ranga WW2 N/A 39437 View full profile
Raharaha Charles WW2 N/A 39434 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Raerena Atamira Kihirini WW2 N/A 26136 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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