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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)
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
Roberts Henry Adams WW2 N/A 800878 View full profile
Roberts Johnny WW2 N/A 631502 View full profile
Roberts Frank WW2 N/A 65139 View full profile
Reweti Stanley WW2 N/A 811382 View full profile
Rewi Peterera WW2 N/A 62691 View full profile
Rewi Ropata WW2 N/A 66025 View full profile
Rewi Mehaka WW2 N/A 39762 View full profile
Rewi William WW2 N/A 65412 View full profile
Rewi Eddie WW2 N/A 39645 View full profile
Rewi Paki WW2 N/A 25914 View full profile
Rewharewha Wi Kuki WW2 N/A 39220 View full profile
Rewharewha Tau WW2 N/A 67454 View full profile
Rewha Kawi WW2 N/A 39431 View full profile
Rewha Hiri Himi WW2 N/A 62775 View full profile
Reweti James WW2 N/A 62874 View full profile
Rewi Sonny WW2 N/A 39243 View full profile
Reweti William Johnnie WW2 N/A 811784 View full profile
Reweti Henare WW2 N/A 39245 View full profile
Reweti John WW2 N/A 4088 View full profile
Rewa Waaka WW2 N/A 3168 View full profile
Reuben Patrick WW2 N/A 802350 View full profile
Reuben Simon WW2 N/A 39426 View full profile
Reti Ellis WW2 N/A 67655 View full profile
Reti Sonny William WW2 N/A 827482 View full profile
Reti Te Hou WW2 N/A 65358 View full profile
Reti Robert WW2 N/A 801753 View full profile
Rickit Kipa WW2 N/A 39440 View full profile
Rika Karamea WW2 N/A 26011 View full profile
Riini Ihaia WW2 N/A 6175 View full profile
Riini Heremia WW2 N/A 65251 View full profile
Riini Erueti Tai WW2 N/A 39255 View full profile
Rihia Heritanga WW2 N/A 630042 View full profile
Rihia George WW2 N/A 62875 View full profile
Rihari Dick WW2 N/A 68241 View full profile
Rigby Ronald Moana WW2 N/A 62618 View full profile
Rickus Wiremu WW2 N/A 26010 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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