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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)
West Thomas Patrick WW2 N/A 807351 View full profile
Davis Francis WW2 N/A 812152 View full profile
Atkins Rangi WW2 N/A 801887 View full profile
Kingi Ike WW2 N/A 39547 View full profile
Wihongi Mutu WW2 N/A 65373 View full profile
Kopua Hira WW2 N/A 6186 View full profile
Wiremu Himi WW2 N/A 6111 View full profile
Lingman Alfred WW2 N/A 811124 View full profile
Howden Ian Graeme WW2 N/A 20490 View full profile
Maloney Horace Thomas WW2 N/A 4108 View full profile
Mason Richard Teri Kaipara WW2 N/A 39102 View full profile
Maxwell Rapoto Wharehaua WW2 N/A 39121 View full profile
Meroiti John WW2 N/A 802438 View full profile
Mohi Hoani Rawhara WW2 N/A 65169 View full profile
Naera Claude Hakopa WW2 N/A 65455 View full profile
Ngatai Raniera WW2 N/A 802448 View full profile
Otimi Moetu Taihiaha WW2 N/A 65171 View full profile
Paora Poihipi WW2 N/A 802667 View full profile
Patikura Henry WW2 N/A 811683 View full profile
Peters Sam WW2 N/A 67576 View full profile
Pohatu Ned WW2 N/A 817557 View full profile
Preece Alfred WW2 N/A 807292 View full profile
Rata Arthur WW2 N/A 67172 View full profile
Rewi William WW2 N/A 65412 View full profile
Robson Monte WW2 N/A 39454 View full profile
Ruawai Te Tuhera WW2 N/A 802185 View full profile
Edmonds Hira WW2 N/A 65341 View full profile
Bertrand George Frederick WW2 N/A 10 View full profile
Scott Keriti WW2 N/A 6084 View full profile
Fisher Harry WW2 N/A 39376 View full profile
Stevens George WW2 N/A 817566 View full profile
Grace John WW2 N/A 817745 View full profile
Brown William WW2 N/A 801906 View full profile
Taiapa George Karaka WW2 N/A 802214 View full profile
Hakopa Rehua WW2 N/A 67781 View full profile
Tamihana Arapere WW2 N/A 39207 View full profile
Harris Ivon Graham Totorewa WW2 N/A 6102 View full profile
Taurua Frank WW2 N/A 813520 View full profile
Heke Te Roha WW2 N/A 813321 View full profile
Te Kawa Noble WW2 N/A 6142 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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