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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 O Haere Karaitiana WW2 N/A 62625 View full profile
Te O Haere Karaitiana WW2 N/A 62625 View full profile
Aranui Kara WW2 N/A 817526 View full profile
Hurae Kapu WW1 60450 N/A View full profile
Haira Kapu WW2 N/A 39056 View full profile
Haira Kapu WW1 16/134 N/A View full profile
Hurihanganui Kapu WW2 N/A 67552 View full profile
Wirihana Kapi WW2 N/A 65663 View full profile
Tareha Kapi WW1 16/894 N/A View full profile
Putoko Kapi WW1 60759 N/A View full profile
Hiroti Kapene Teo WW2 N/A 5212 View full profile
Ngaia Kapao WW1 19281 N/A View full profile
Pere Kani WW2 N/A 804782 View full profile
Haeata Kani WW1 19906 N/A View full profile
Rangitauira Kani WW2 N/A 65197 View full profile
Ferris Kani WW1 20773 N/A View full profile
Kingi Kani WW2 N/A 39081 View full profile
Aranui Kamira WW2 N/A 67527 View full profile
Tawharu Kamaitai Hori Mohi WW2 N/A 802228 View full profile
Matapo Kaka WW1 60713 N/A View full profile
Ka Kaiti WW1 60737 N/A View full profile
Toto Kaitara WW1 19256 N/A View full profile
Ma Kainana WW1 19265 N/A View full profile
Tepei Kaimanu WW1 60777 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Kaihau WW2 N/A 62631 View full profile
Rehu Kaiaho WW2 N/A 65249 View full profile
Mataiti Kai WW1 19250 N/A View full profile
Paora Kahuroa WW1 16/696 N/A View full profile
Heremia Kahupu Lionel WW2 N/A 39194 View full profile
Terua Kahungunu WW1 19983 N/A View full profile
Downes Kahu Morehu WW2 N/A 816579 View full profile
Henare Kahu Kiwi WW2 N/A 801963 View full profile
Te Hau Kahu WW1 16/61 N/A View full profile
Te Whiro Kaho WW2 N/A 805078 View full profile
Koha Kahiti WW1 20595 N/A View full profile
Stevens Kahi Wi WW1 19559 N/A View full profile
Harawira Kahi Takimoana WW1 & WW2 16/322 16 View full profile
Smith Kaa WW1 16/471 N/A View full profile
Crawford Jury WW2 N/A 801915 View full profile
Sullivan Jury WW1 16/569 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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