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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)
Chase Rangi WW2 N/A 62577 View full profile
Pirihi Benjamin Maurice WW2 N/A 3708 View full profile
Dansey Harry Delamere Barter WW2 N/A 376544 View full profile
Pomana Rongo WW2 N/A 802143 View full profile
McDonald John WW2 N/A 802661 View full profile
Raerena Atamira Kihirini WW2 N/A 26136 View full profile
Milner Te Maera WW2 N/A 39780 View full profile
Goldsmith Matekino Charles WW2 N/A 65278 View full profile
Morrell James Halvard WW2 N/A 635732 View full profile
Anderson Arthur Tukiri WW2 N/A 67509 View full profile
Hakaraia Paranihi Francis Neha WW2 N/A 62723 View full profile
Kohunui Wharepapa WW2 N/A 67564 View full profile
Atkins Rangi WW2 N/A 801887 View full profile
Denny John William WW2 N/A 454431 View full profile
Tohovaka Charlie WW2 N/A 459706 View full profile
Latimer Frank WW2 N/A 802809 View full profile
Emery Edward Erihe WW2 N/A 801789 View full profile
Maehe Hairama WW2 N/A 62598 View full profile
Tupe Turanga WW2 N/A 39269 View full profile
Wahapa Desmond Barny WW2 N/A 802746 View full profile
Mariu Kereti Pau WW2 N/A 25935 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 26081 View full profile
Harris Francis WW2 N/A 39663 View full profile
Wepa Harry WW2 N/A 815315 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Wi Neera Ngahina WW2 N/A 805275 View full profile
Winikerei Rawhiti WW2 N/A 802312 View full profile
Henare Tamati WW2 N/A 67621 View full profile
Hindmarsh Tini WW2 N/A 820975 View full profile
Stephens Andrew Joseph WW2 N/A 3174 View full profile
Honiana Wehi WW2 N/A 811041 View full profile
Raroa Apirama Kopua WW2 N/A 817649 View full profile
Tai Paku Edward WW2 N/A 810628 View full profile
Hunia Manawarere WW2 N/A 39771 View full profile
Johnny Henry Pango WW2 N/A 810685 View full profile
Tamehana Hare WW2 N/A 802474 View full profile
Reweti Stanley WW2 N/A 811382 View full profile
Robertson Kotua WW2 N/A 26137 View full profile
Kanavatoa Curly WW2 N/A 810746 View full profile
Taurere Hohepa WW2 N/A 68515 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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