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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 Waara Hauwaho WW1 20049 N/A View full profile
Ruwhi William WW1 60818 N/A View full profile
Hawkins Henry WW1 16/593 N/A View full profile
Te Korowhiti Wiremu WW1 16/380 N/A View full profile
Lawson Hira WW1 19863 N/A View full profile
Kipa Hori WW1 16/456 N/A View full profile
Teretai Iovane WW1 60639 N/A View full profile
McKinlay James WW1 57249 N/A View full profile
Adlam John WW1 20699 N/A View full profile
Ruha John WW1 20630 N/A View full profile
Kaipati WW1 16/1333 N/A View full profile
Lukupa WW1 16/1075 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Edwards Mick WW1 19844 N/A View full profile
Naka WW1 19278 N/A View full profile
Tuatiaki Okiakama WW1 60745 N/A View full profile
Tewai Paratawa WW1 16/847 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
Tonihi Rangiheuea WW1 20041 N/A View full profile
Rio Rereti WW1 19369 N/A View full profile
Kena Roa WW1 16/1316 N/A View full profile
Ruavaikatau Rua Iti WW1 60714 N/A View full profile
Rice Stanley WW1 16/1023 N/A View full profile
Naera Tame WW1 20886 N/A View full profile
Taukilo WW1 16/1136 N/A View full profile
Parata Alfred Rayne WW1 19681 N/A View full profile
Tua Te Whatu WW1 16/424 N/A View full profile
Hunt Thomas WW1 19451 N/A View full profile
Jones Charles WW1 16/1453 N/A View full profile
Paki David WW1 19567 N/A View full profile
Oneroa Tiki Whautapu WW1 84750 N/A View full profile
Walter Tommy WW1 19374 N/A View full profile
Nia Nia Ereatara WW1 16/244 N/A View full profile
Mabin Frederick Burton WW1 16/544 N/A View full profile
Poata Tupu WW1 16/154 N/A View full profile
Wakefield Wallie WW1 16/1264 N/A View full profile
Taipiha George WW1 19896 N/A View full profile
Hair Harold Gilbert WW1 26/1549 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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