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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)
Rewi William WW2 N/A 65412 View full profile
Paki Stuart WW2 N/A 68050 View full profile
Robson Monte WW2 N/A 39454 View full profile
Paratene James WW2 N/A 39418 View full profile
Ruawai Te Tuhera WW2 N/A 802185 View full profile
Pene Harry Engel WW2 N/A 805178 View full profile
Scott Keriti WW2 N/A 6084 View full profile
Pitcairn John Gordon WW2 N/A 5267 View full profile
Stevens George WW2 N/A 817566 View full profile
Taiapa George Karaka WW2 N/A 802214 View full profile
Corcoran John WW2 N/A 39740 View full profile
Henry Robert Ru WW2 N/A 295349 View full profile
Edwards Richard WW2 N/A 39650 View full profile
Taputora Joseph WW2 N/A 802527 View full profile
Hiroti Joseph WW2 N/A 26132 View full profile
Koni Wiremu WW2 N/A 801629 View full profile
Fisher Colin WW2 N/A 39317 View full profile
Te Anga William Tukere Hone WW2 N/A 4056 View full profile
Te Rito Paul Rangi WW2 N/A 67478 View full profile
Lennard William Henry WW2 N/A 802378 View full profile
Makamaka Whini WW2 N/A 811755 View full profile
Thompson Richard WW2 N/A 801209 View full profile
Topia Hone Hiihi Kanara WW2 N/A 39480 View full profile
Martin Peter WW2 N/A 39377 View full profile
Maunsell Solomon WW2 N/A 25944 View full profile
Waikite Te Otutu WW2 N/A 802274 View full profile
Meihana Hemi WW2 N/A 67377 View full profile
Wanoa Wharekawa WW2 N/A 817576 View full profile
Beattie Moana WW2 N/A 62645 View full profile
Grace William Henry Tuwharetoa WW2 N/A 802401 View full profile
Wetere Wiki WW2 N/A 65210 View full profile
Brown Wuru Edward WW2 N/A 65382 View full profile
Wikaira Jack WW2 N/A 39507 View full profile
Halbert Rangiwahipu Tewaituhi WW2 N/A 817720 View full profile
Wirori Ned WW2 N/A 801860 View full profile
Gillies Ewan Troutbeck WW2 N/A 67529 View full profile
Hovell Hubert Kinnard WW2 N/A 65283 View full profile
Irwin John Paul WW2 N/A 637163 View full profile
Kaihau Stewart WW2 N/A 67391 View full profile
Apatu Nirai Nepe WW2 N/A 39584 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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