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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)
Williams Maketu WW2 N/A 810129 View full profile
Tamanui Heretaunga WW2 N/A 62624 View full profile
Henry Toka WW2 N/A 67558 View full profile
Rolleston Sonny Akuhata WW2 N/A 39237 View full profile
Taumaunu Tauranga WW2 N/A 817657 View full profile
Te Kani Turirangi WW2 N/A 26051 View full profile
Pehi Paratene WW2 N/A 801832 View full profile
Hoani David Walter WW2 N/A 62724 View full profile
Horomona-Anaha Tuwharetoa WW2 N/A 821037 View full profile
Te Weehi Karauna WW2 N/A 817669 View full profile
Pirini Arapeta WW2 N/A 802139 View full profile
Tihema Henry WW2 N/A 808531 View full profile
Pomare Robert WW2 N/A 801742 View full profile
Maurirere Paora Tutu, Tutu Maurirere WW2 N/A 39618 View full profile
Huriwaka Wiremu WW2 N/A 802412 View full profile
Tuhaka Renata WW2 N/A 39607 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Menehira Henry WW2 N/A 65236 View full profile
Venables James Alec WW2 N/A 17281 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Petera WW2 N/A 39251 View full profile
Mohi Heremia WW2 N/A 39671 View full profile
Harris Francis WW2 N/A 39663 View full profile
Waititi Erueti Taika WW2 N/A 39130 View full profile
Rei Wau Wau WW2 N/A 818166 View full profile
Murray Edward Thomas WW2 N/A 802445 View full profile
Bell Richard Nikora WW2 N/A 67511 View full profile
Waru Taniwha WW2 N/A 802681 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Brown Kawiti WW2 N/A 65335 View full profile
Wharehinga George WW2 N/A 802300 View full profile
Kaa Hone Te Kauru WW2 N/A 65285 View full profile
Karena William Huia WW2 N/A 67670 View full profile
Kepa Kepa WW2 N/A 811099 View full profile
Kirk Thomas WW2 N/A 39143 View full profile
Amapiu Eric Francis WW2 N/A 810502 View full profile
Gage Nehu WW2 N/A 802398 View full profile
Atama Harry WW2 N/A 802764 View full profile
Haapu Darkie Mura WW2 N/A 39213 View full profile
Clay Martin Hood Archer WW2 N/A 5769 View full profile
Davis William WW2 N/A 67613 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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