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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)
Taopua Teokotai WW1 60780 N/A View full profile
Kingi Pianau WW1 16/805 N/A View full profile
Rihari Eru WW1 19557 N/A View full profile
Davis Prince WW1 16/1413 N/A View full profile
Graham George WW1 19468 N/A View full profile
Shepherd Thomas WW1 16/733 N/A View full profile
Tiueatama WW1 16/1164 N/A View full profile
Ruru Rangi Horawera WW1 16/1015 N/A View full profile
Ngamuka Hahi WW1 16/214 N/A View full profile
Ruwhiu Hau WW1 60859 N/A View full profile
Whaanga Tuati WW1 16/786 N/A View full profile
Edwards Henry WW1 16/1255 N/A View full profile
Anaru Hiko WW1 16/210 N/A View full profile
Tiini Hopa WW1 16/364 N/A View full profile
Ikito WW1 16/1057 N/A View full profile
Grant James WW1 16/586 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Joe WW1 16/788 N/A View full profile
Ovens John WW1 10251 N/A View full profile
Tepuretu Vaine WW1 19344 N/A View full profile
Ratete Whakarongotai WW1 20727 N/A View full profile
Davis William WW1 16/262 N/A View full profile
Cooper William Saunderson WW1 10/1450 N/A View full profile
Smoke John WW1 19404 N/A View full profile
Te Tau Wiremu WW1 16/761 N/A View full profile
Kamati WW1 16/1185 N/A View full profile
Toto Kiri WW1 84714 N/A View full profile
Tamakehu Rangihauku WW1 60501 N/A View full profile
King Mahiti WW1 20021 N/A View full profile
Taua Marouna WW1 60665 N/A View full profile
McLeod Rerehou WW1 19603 N/A View full profile
Waitohi Riwhi WW1 16/367 N/A View full profile
Turi Mihaka WW1 16/772 N/A View full profile
Downes Albert WW1 16/508 N/A View full profile
Taylor Nareta WW1 19685 N/A View full profile
Gilman Rua WW1 19959 N/A View full profile
Moore Stanley WW1 16/1329 N/A View full profile
Arii WW1 16/1139 N/A View full profile
Teau Ongokoreiti WW1 60740 N/A View full profile
Paratene Broughton WW1 60804 N/A View full profile
Rahui Pare WW1 16/378 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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