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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)
Karena Tena Henry WW2 N/A 65659 View full profile
Ngatai George WW2 N/A 802614 View full profile
Kepa Edward WW2 N/A 62734 View full profile
Hohua Tai Hori WW2 N/A 802591 View full profile
Howell Edward Ngatata WW2 N/A 5742 View full profile
Otene Ripi WW2 N/A 802665 View full profile
Kirk Jack Brooks WW2 N/A 802027 View full profile
Paora Tumoana WW2 N/A 802116 View full profile
Patikura Piripi WW2 N/A 802125 View full profile
Peters William Wiki WW2 N/A 39399 View full profile
Goldsmith George Poka Poka WW2 N/A 917743 View full profile
Pohatu Raniera Dan WW2 N/A 814941 View full profile
Hakaraia Henare WW2 N/A 801951 View full profile
Power Thomas Edwin WW2 N/A 817698 View full profile
Rata George WW2 N/A 65173 View full profile
Rewi Eddie WW2 N/A 39645 View full profile
Robson Alexander Geoffrey WW2 N/A 39456 View full profile
Ruatara Edward WW2 N/A 810671 View full profile
Hare Naru WW2 N/A 39076 View full profile
Scott Alfred Thomas McLew WW2 N/A 6132 View full profile
Stevens Kiri WW2 N/A 26033 View full profile
Hei Graham WW2 N/A 25882 View full profile
Taiapa Pineamine WW2 N/A 26037 View full profile
Phillips Barney WW2 N/A 810634 View full profile
Grace John WW2 N/A 817745 View full profile
Pokai Tokena WW2 N/A 39139 View full profile
Hakopa Rehua WW2 N/A 67781 View full profile
Puhi Puhi Poni WW2 N/A 39018 View full profile
Rangi Tamati WW2 N/A 817559 View full profile
Rauhina Arani Rangi WW2 N/A 26005 View full profile
Richardson Leonard WW2 N/A 67580 View full profile
Rogers Ruiwhi WW2 N/A 65361 View full profile
Harris Francis WW2 N/A 39663 View full profile
Shepherd Benjamin Riwhi WW2 N/A 39462 View full profile
Stirling Naera WW2 N/A 802201 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Tainui Albany Harry WW2 N/A 808586 View full profile
Tane George WW2 N/A 802204 View full profile
Anania John Joseph WW2 N/A 67807 View full profile
Tawaka James WW2 N/A 811762 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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