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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)
Ratu Joe WW2 N/A 62690 View full profile
Tawhara Mark WW2 N/A 65257 View full profile
Te Namu Fred WW2 N/A 65203 View full profile
Borrell Phillip WW2 N/A 811690 View full profile
George Thomas WW2 N/A 62562 View full profile
Warren George WW2 N/A 68034 View full profile
Terangi Puka WW2 N/A 26055 View full profile
Campbell Stuart Alexander WW2 N/A 446853 View full profile
Hadfield Mathew WW2 N/A 39741 View full profile
Whareaitu Wiremu WW2 N/A 802301 View full profile
Williams Henry Rupi WW2 N/A 68284 View full profile
Pene Bowman WW2 N/A 801734 View full profile
Kaa Prince WW2 N/A 801998 View full profile
Young Frederick WW2 N/A 39519 View full profile
Ngatai Mei Parakura WW2 N/A 819499 View full profile
Pita Oliver Humphrey WW2 N/A 39567 View full profile
Paki Waipere WW2 N/A 802110 View full profile
Kareko Jack Titore WW2 N/A 67657 View full profile
O'Shay Macnickolson WW2 N/A 62808 View full profile
Parata Hira WW2 N/A 62569 View full profile
Mohi Whareupoko WW2 N/A 6092 View full profile
Henare George WW2 N/A 39339 View full profile
Te Naera Pateriki Te Toko WW2 N/A 802166 View full profile
Abraham Simon Robert WW2 N/A 62864 View full profile
Ryland Joela Kissring WW2 N/A 802190 View full profile
Hingston Ben WW2 N/A 67418 View full profile
Rewi Peterera WW2 N/A 62691 View full profile
Hongara Karipori WW2 N/A 39209 View full profile
Apiata Wessie WW2 N/A 801882 View full profile
Smith Heber WW2 N/A 62621 View full profile
Robson Tawhai WW2 N/A 26017 View full profile
Tahana Joseph WW2 N/A 39491 View full profile
Hunia Moana Kawana WW2 N/A 67782 View full profile
Polwart Vernon Charlie WW2 N/A 577499 View full profile
Takiwa John WW2 N/A 65539 View full profile
Murray James WW2 N/A 473197 View full profile
Putaranui Tere Orikena WW2 N/A 65524 View full profile
Toheriri Rueben WW2 N/A 26063 View full profile
Tupara Tame WW2 N/A 65324 View full profile
Wahanui Bud WW2 N/A 817767 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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