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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)
Sullivan Jury WW1 16/569 N/A View full profile
Witana Hemi WW1 20790 N/A View full profile
Tuatara Charles WW1 16/1444 N/A View full profile
Trood Henry WW1 16/767 N/A View full profile
Tamou Kimi WW1 16/419 N/A View full profile
Ashton Lionel George WW1 16/1026 N/A View full profile
Sullivan Hoani WW1 16/415 N/A View full profile
Ngawhika Hou WW1 60626 N/A View full profile
Tawhara Manuera WW1 20674 N/A View full profile
Akapita Mekiora WW1 16/128 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack WW1 16/660 N/A View full profile
Tua James WW1 16/480 N/A View full profile
Motutoa WW1 16/1103 N/A View full profile
Hemara Nohorae WW1 60616 N/A View full profile
Arapeta Paora WW1 20874 N/A View full profile
Heath John WW1 60443 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Pera WW1 20667 N/A View full profile
Matehaere Pio WW1 19607 N/A View full profile
Manuera Pukupuku WW1 16/507 N/A View full profile
Paipeta Henare WW1 16/221 N/A View full profile
Mutu Charlie WW1 19679 N/A View full profile
Hare Heremaia WW1 16/370 N/A View full profile
Lukupa WW1 16/1075 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Kotua Hohepa Tuainani WW1 16/273 N/A View full profile
Te Hau Huitau WW1 16/1448 N/A View full profile
Edwards Mick WW1 19844 N/A View full profile
Naka WW1 19278 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack Thomas WW1 20619 N/A View full profile
Robson Jesse WW1 16/725 N/A View full profile
Tuatiaki Okiakama WW1 60745 N/A View full profile
Tewai Paratawa WW1 16/847 N/A View full profile
Joker John WW1 60815 N/A View full profile
Morgan Pery WW1 19403 N/A View full profile
Pita WW1 16/1114 N/A View full profile
Harry Purie Dave WW1 16/1371 N/A View full profile
Tutu Rangi WW1 20060 N/A View full profile
Poi Rere WW1 16/122 N/A View full profile
Tumutoa Ringia WW1 60684 N/A View full profile
Utauta Rotokiko WW1 16/77 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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