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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)
Tahiwi Pirimi WW1 16/304 N/A View full profile
Pulu WW1 16/1109 N/A View full profile
Toki Rangi WW1 20636 N/A View full profile
Rere WW1 16/1217 N/A View full profile
Kara Rimu WW1 16/936 N/A View full profile
Huta Rotohika WW1 60613 N/A View full profile
Ah Sin Solomon WW1 60750 N/A View full profile
Haku Tame WW1 20894 N/A View full profile
Varovaro Tau WW1 19328 N/A View full profile
Tooke Te Reinga WW1 16/850 N/A View full profile
French Thomas WW1 16/972 N/A View full profile
Hovell Charles Harry Pirika WW1 16/548 N/A View full profile
Haerehuka Tiare WW1 16/186 N/A View full profile
Heuheu Tommy WW1 19448 N/A View full profile
Roikino Enua WW1 60734 N/A View full profile
Nikorima Fred WW1 20885 N/A View full profile
Mete Tupara WW1 19867 N/A View full profile
Manihera Waitere WW1 16/189 N/A View full profile
Stanley George Rangihiroa WW1 16/1244 N/A View full profile
Taumaunu Hare WW1 16/78 N/A View full profile
Wiki Whiro WW1 16/1291 N/A View full profile
Maopo William Kaehau WW1 16/658 N/A View full profile
Kanara Henare WW1 16/333 N/A View full profile
Clark Henry William WW1 16/568 N/A View full profile
Kapinga Winiata WW1 60880 N/A View full profile
Wharerau Hohepa Itamara WW1 16/1278 N/A View full profile
Pera Hue Mark WW1 16/703 N/A View full profile
Paki Jack WW1 16/497 N/A View full profile
Tepene James William WW1 20795 N/A View full profile
McGregor John Henry WW1 20824 N/A View full profile
Rameka Johnny WW1 60530 N/A View full profile
Iaveta Karika WW1 19244 N/A View full profile
Ereatara Kouru WW1 19573 N/A View full profile
Merriman Makiwi WW1 16/674 N/A View full profile
Taiaroa Matenga Haeroa WW1 16/1245 N/A View full profile
Wahia Moa WW1 16/482 N/A View full profile
Tungane Ngamutu WW1 19308 N/A View full profile
Paul Andrew WW1 19645 N/A View full profile
Kapi Paiorua WW1 19258 N/A View full profile
Patuki WW1 16/1125 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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