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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)
Ruha John WW1 20630 N/A View full profile
Kaipati WW1 16/1333 N/A View full profile
Lukupa WW1 16/1075 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Edwards Mick WW1 19844 N/A View full profile
Naka WW1 19278 N/A View full profile
Tuatiaki Okiakama WW1 60745 N/A View full profile
Tewai Paratawa WW1 16/847 N/A View full profile
Morgan Pery WW1 19403 N/A View full profile
Pita WW1 16/1114 N/A View full profile
Te Rore John WW1 19638 N/A View full profile
Putoko Kapi WW1 60759 N/A View full profile
Wahanui Kohatu Hari Hemara WW1 16/481 N/A View full profile
Iaveta Mai WW1 60659 N/A View full profile
Angene Mata WW1 19264 N/A View full profile
Enoka Mita WW1 20731 N/A View full profile
Hawkins Ned Tom WW1 16/594, 16/594A N/A View full profile
Otitoa WW1 16/1106 N/A View full profile
Retimana Pari WW1 20819 N/A View full profile
Luke Peter WW1 16/807 N/A View full profile
Tiatoa Pita WW1 16/363 N/A View full profile
Raeametua Raea WW1 60709 N/A View full profile
Murray Raroa WW1 60625 N/A View full profile
Wipaki Reweti WW1 16/1242 N/A View full profile
Flutey Robert Henry WW1 16/212 N/A View full profile
Brown Ruki WW1 19672 N/A View full profile
Toka Taane WW1 16/103 N/A View full profile
Te Whetu Tame WW1 20865 N/A View full profile
Taputoro Taurerewa WW1 20791 N/A View full profile
Anderson Andrew WW1 16/1252 N/A View full profile
Aupini WW1 19231 N/A View full profile
Uriarau Teariki WW1 60670 N/A View full profile
McDonald Thomas WW1 16/1259 N/A View full profile
Tuatara Charles WW1 16/1444 N/A View full profile
Happy Dick WW1 16/750 N/A View full profile
Tioke Timutimu WW1 16/119 N/A View full profile
Pera Tote WW1 16/1355 N/A View full profile
Rihari Eru WW1 19557 N/A View full profile
Huria George Arthur WW1 19490 N/A View full profile
Hiroti Turu WW1 16/392 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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