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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)
Wiremu Hiru WW1 19366 N/A View full profile
Anderson Jack WW1 60544 N/A View full profile
Rahipere James WW1 20792 N/A View full profile
Flutey John WW1 19609 N/A View full profile
Nathan John Thomas WW1 19733 N/A View full profile
Tareha Kapi WW1 16/894 N/A View full profile
King Kohi WW1 16/802 N/A View full profile
Takaroro Mai Rangi WW1 19647 N/A View full profile
Metuatane Mata WW1 60671 N/A View full profile
Hori Mita WW1 16/603 N/A View full profile
Makarini Nehe Hone WW1 19741 N/A View full profile
Self Owen Rees WW1 9/1235 N/A View full profile
Skeen Parker WW1 16/1539 N/A View full profile
Tua James WW1 16/480 N/A View full profile
Heath John WW1 60443 N/A View full profile
Wynyard John WW1 20704 N/A View full profile
Stephens Karena Kahi WW1 19627 N/A View full profile
Matia Kotua WW1 16/811 N/A View full profile
Avanui Makike WW1 60701 N/A View full profile
Mita Matene WW1 16/194 N/A View full profile
Mitikoneua WW1 16/1095 N/A View full profile
Petiha Ngahiwi WW1 16/704 N/A View full profile
Piwari Pahia WW1 19462 N/A View full profile
Konuke Patrick WW1 16/552 N/A View full profile
Wipani Peter WW1 19499 N/A View full profile
Ngawaka Pomare WW1 60525 N/A View full profile
Akena Rakapa WW1 16/598 N/A View full profile
Huihui Raukura WW1 19763 N/A View full profile
Angel Richard WW1 16/434 N/A View full profile
Stowers Robert WW1 16/1416 N/A View full profile
Hiraka Ruteni WW1 20650 N/A View full profile
Whaitiri Tahatu WW1 19464 N/A View full profile
Karauti Abraham WW1 16/270 N/A View full profile
Itamere Tangaroa WW1 60404 N/A View full profile
Kohere Tawhai Mokena WW1 16/110 N/A View full profile
Erueti Aperahama WW1 16/318 N/A View full profile
Grace Ben WW1 16/584 N/A View full profile
Te Tua Teki WW1 60507 N/A View full profile
Hika Thomas Poutama WW1 16/447 N/A View full profile
Puha Charlie WW1 16/1516 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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