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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)
Rangi John WW2 N/A 39543 View full profile
Kani Tuhakori WW2 N/A 39544 View full profile
Kingi Barney Raureti WW2 N/A 39545 View full profile
Albert Jack WW2 N/A 39546 View full profile
Kingi Ike WW2 N/A 39547 View full profile
Ropiha Robert WW2 N/A 39555 View full profile
Parata Te Pehi WW2 N/A 39556 View full profile
Carroll Joseph Francis WW2 N/A 39558 View full profile
Tahatu Peter WW2 N/A 39559 View full profile
Pineaha Boss WW2 N/A 39561 View full profile
Mahanga Lemuel WW2 N/A 39562 View full profile
Bluett Charles WW2 N/A 39563 View full profile
Kurupo Paora WW2 N/A 39564 View full profile
Tahau James WW2 N/A 39566 View full profile
Pita Oliver Humphrey WW2 N/A 39567 View full profile
Manaena Hohepa WW2 N/A 39569 View full profile
Rangi Francis Harold WW2 N/A 39570 View full profile
Katene Thomas Kuta WW2 N/A 39571 View full profile
West Paki Coupar WW2 N/A 39572 View full profile
Kurupo Tareha WW2 N/A 39573 View full profile
Parahi Phillip WW2 N/A 39574 View full profile
Karetu Taake WW2 N/A 39575 View full profile
Sullivan Wharerangi WW2 N/A 39576 View full profile
Hokianga Henry WW2 N/A 39577 View full profile
Nikora Tuakana WW2 N/A 39578 View full profile
Ihaia Harry WW2 N/A 39580 View full profile
Pearson David William WW2 N/A 39581 View full profile
Green Hone Te Kauru WW2 N/A 39582 View full profile
Karaitiana Rangi Ruru Wananga WW2 N/A 39583 View full profile
Apatu Nirai Nepe WW2 N/A 39584 View full profile
Pakai Jerry WW2 N/A 39585 View full profile
Hunter Iriwhata Matene WW2 N/A 39587 View full profile
Ormond Andrew Gordon WW2 N/A 39589 View full profile
Carroll Alfred Nelson WW2 N/A 39590 View full profile
Hupata Poai WW2 N/A 39591 View full profile
Jones Paratene WW2 N/A 39592 View full profile
Pokai Teira WW2 N/A 39593 View full profile
Makaore James WW2 N/A 39594 View full profile
Kohere Hone Hiki WW2 N/A 39595 View full profile
Tupene John WW2 N/A 39596 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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