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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)
Chambers Charles WW2 N/A 39767 View full profile
Dansey Roger Tahere WW2 N/A 6124 View full profile
Pokau George Wiremu WW2 N/A 35542 View full profile
Puru Rua WW2 N/A 62688 View full profile
Rangi Wiremu WW2 N/A 39248 View full profile
Rawiri Peka Ben WW2 N/A 26006 View full profile
Rihari Dick WW2 N/A 68241 View full profile
Goodwillie Raymond Tuahuriri McMillan WW2 N/A 68405 View full profile
Roihana Tewi Tunoa WW2 N/A 65254 View full profile
Ruru Japan John WW2 N/A 817722 View full profile
Simon George WW2 N/A 802195 View full profile
Grant Koro WW2 N/A 25853 View full profile
Sullivan Johnston WW2 N/A 26035 View full profile
Hall Leslie Tuteranginini WW2 N/A 39059 View full profile
Taitoko George WW2 N/A 813284 View full profile
Harrison George Russell WW2 N/A 925 View full profile
Dunn Wati WW2 N/A 39472 View full profile
Hemahema Harry WW2 N/A 39063 View full profile
Fenton Roy Kerry Turata Rona WW2 N/A 801926 View full profile
Borrell Phillip WW2 N/A 811690 View full profile
Hepi Kipa WW2 N/A 67622 View full profile
Campbell Stuart Alexander WW2 N/A 446853 View full profile
Hobson Sydney WW2 N/A 65501 View full profile
Hotene Mohi Kereopa WW2 N/A 65226 View full profile
Ihaia Walter WW2 N/A 811097 View full profile
Matthews Richard WW2 N/A 25940 View full profile
Judah Henry WW2 N/A 25898 View full profile
Anderson William WW2 N/A 67609 View full profile
Tamepo Hirini WW2 N/A 67475 View full profile
Keelan Noema Rapoi WW2 N/A 67430 View full profile
McLean Parekura WW2 N/A 25922 View full profile
Karawa Tautini Moana WW2 N/A 802006 View full profile
Awarau Waipaina Matehe WW2 N/A 39656 View full profile
Mitai Harry WW2 N/A 67570 View full profile
Tauri William Pomare WW2 N/A 39028 View full profile
Kingi James Paul Robert WW2 N/A 6185 View full profile
Te Kapo-Oterangi Kiritai WW2 N/A 39260 View full profile
Kopua Hawi WW2 N/A 817779 View full profile
Mouranga Wi WW2 N/A 39204 View full profile
Ngahuruhuru Rangi Rehua WW2 N/A 62891 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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