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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)
Howearth Walter Joseph WW2 N/A 39680 View full profile
Matenga Peter WW2 N/A 817630 View full profile
Ngapo Lloyd Bishop WW2 N/A 62678 View full profile
Hall George Te Awaiti WW2 N/A 39057 View full profile
Tauwhare Ria Tereake WW2 N/A 67378 View full profile
Isaacs Jack WW2 N/A 65188 View full profile
O'Brien Daniel Wilfred WW2 N/A 62892 View full profile
Kaukau Tommy Grey WW2 N/A 68390 View full profile
Mio Wetini WW2 N/A 802608 View full profile
Mati James WW2 N/A 64246 View full profile
Kingi Hone WW2 N/A 812660 View full profile
Morrison James WW2 N/A 802077 View full profile
Coleman Nai WW2 N/A 801913 View full profile
McIlroy Hirini WW2 N/A 39212 View full profile
Davis Francis WW2 N/A 812152 View full profile
Rapana Rauna WW2 N/A 62771 View full profile
Harding Ben WW2 N/A 39338 View full profile
Solomon George WW2 N/A 67549 View full profile
Reneti Harry WW2 N/A 65250 View full profile
Hayward Jack WW2 N/A 25862 View full profile
Tai Reginald WW2 N/A 62894 View full profile
Ruawai Te Tuhera WW2 N/A 802185 View full profile
Pete Peter WW2 N/A 62765 View full profile
Scott Keriti WW2 N/A 6084 View full profile
Winiata Dick WW2 N/A 67469 View full profile
Poata Tahi WW2 N/A 802518 View full profile
Paora Poihipi WW2 N/A 802667 View full profile
Koti James WW2 N/A 39752 View full profile
Ihimaera Waata Thomas WW2 N/A 67806 View full profile
Hemi Rapana WW2 N/A 802536 View full profile
Patikura Henry WW2 N/A 811683 View full profile
Anaru Wi Patene WW2 N/A 5550 View full profile
Vercoe Henry Te Rupe WW2 N/A 34877 View full profile
Logan Rangi France WW2 N/A 1925 View full profile
Hikitene John Carroll WW2 N/A 67559 View full profile
Atkins Rakapa WW2 N/A 801886 View full profile
Waitoa William WW2 N/A 39182 View full profile
Roach Jim Russell WW2 N/A 7784 View full profile
Johnston William WW2 N/A 65388 View full profile
Rowland Aaron Lindsay WW2 N/A 619220 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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