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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)
Paul David Richard WW2 N/A 65522 View full profile
Peti Samuel WW2 N/A 62881 View full profile
De Thierry Percival Thomas WW2 N/A 68215 View full profile
Kingi Hone WW2 N/A 812660 View full profile
Komene Parekura WW2 N/A 811725 View full profile
Leef Gordon St Ives WW2 N/A 801630 View full profile
Apatu Nirai Nepe WW2 N/A 39584 View full profile
Ruawai Te Tuhera WW2 N/A 802185 View full profile
Maki Perenara WW2 N/A 65350 View full profile
Balzer Clarence Juna WW2 N/A 65181 View full profile
Hone Tepana Papa WW2 N/A 39330 View full profile
Scott Keriti WW2 N/A 6084 View full profile
Martin George WW2 N/A 802945 View full profile
Stevens George WW2 N/A 817566 View full profile
Maurice Edward WW2 N/A 65099 View full profile
Hunia James WW2 N/A 811312 View full profile
Johnny Henry Pango WW2 N/A 810685 View full profile
Pokai Tumanoko WW2 N/A 805210 View full profile
Taiapa George Karaka WW2 N/A 802214 View full profile
Mendes Joseph WW2 N/A 62743 View full profile
Tamihana Arapere WW2 N/A 39207 View full profile
Kanavatoa Curly WW2 N/A 810746 View full profile
Puke Donald WW2 N/A 802150 View full profile
Rangi Pat WW2 N/A 801537 View full profile
Taurua Frank WW2 N/A 813520 View full profile
Te Kawa Noble WW2 N/A 6142 View full profile
Bidois Robert Harvey WW2 N/A 437433 View full profile
Rautahi Tu WW2 N/A 62615 View full profile
Rickard William Herbert Beresford WW2 N/A 62617 View full profile
Te Whau Charles WW2 N/A 68036 View full profile
Moore Clarence Stewart WW2 N/A 288269 View full profile
Timoti Tamati Hihi WW2 N/A 62698 View full profile
Bryers John WW2 N/A 812972 View full profile
Rogers Geoffrey Kereti WW2 N/A 802624 View full profile
Nau Hepi WW2 N/A 801818 View full profile
Tuhoro Mika WW2 N/A 802248 View full profile
Ngerengere Herewini WW2 N/A 39190 View full profile
Pahau Timi Horua WW2 N/A 39523 View full profile
Waetford Edward WW2 N/A 39498 View full profile
Walsh Matuhara WW2 N/A 26095 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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