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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)
Heka Tipene WW2 N/A 67620 View full profile
Minarapa Rakau WW2 N/A 39109 View full profile
Morris Athol Russell WW2 N/A 616939 View full profile
Nepia Robert Ihaka WW2 N/A 811746 View full profile
Kemara Romeo WW2 N/A 811386 View full profile
Noble Patrick WW2 N/A 62857 View full profile
Kinita Rewi WW2 N/A 811046 View full profile
Berghan Henery WW2 N/A 5710 View full profile
Brown Rangi WW2 N/A 801902 View full profile
Gourlay Robert WW2 N/A 62663 View full profile
Allison Pua WW2 N/A 65215 View full profile
Harris Frank WW2 N/A 65381 View full profile
Wi Pauro Tutawha WW2 N/A 816557 View full profile
Aspinall Louis WW2 N/A 67312 View full profile
Heke Henry WW2 N/A 62884 View full profile
Mitai Reginald WW2 N/A 25947 View full profile
Mulligan Albert Peter WW2 N/A 39781 View full profile
Ngamoki Kiwa WW2 N/A 802494 View full profile
Kerehoma Tawa WW2 N/A 39252 View full profile
Nuku Mac WW2 N/A 811498 View full profile
Kirkwood Tokorua WW2 N/A 67392 View full profile
Bird Maurice Douglas Tukuha WW2 N/A 67528 View full profile
Busby Selwyn WW2 N/A 39296 View full profile
Grant Koro WW2 N/A 25853 View full profile
Rewharewha Wi Kuki WW2 N/A 39220 View full profile
Hall Leslie Tuteranginini WW2 N/A 39059 View full profile
Robson Edward Nikorima WW2 N/A 26014 View full profile
Chadwick John Te Kuru WW2 N/A 817533 View full profile
Poki Wi Patene WW2 N/A 39219 View full profile
Rua Tamahou Hiki WW2 N/A 67584 View full profile
Henderson William Koro WW2 N/A 67416 View full profile
Daniels Puhi Thomas WW2 N/A 39006 View full profile
Purutanga Frederick WW2 N/A 62873 View full profile
Sciascia Reginald WW2 N/A 817735 View full profile
Rangiaho Toto WW2 N/A 39249 View full profile
Houia Arahura WW2 N/A 25885 View full profile
Mahanga Lemuel WW2 N/A 39562 View full profile
Hirama Thomas Te Moananui WW2 N/A 39118 View full profile
Reedy James WW2 N/A 817759 View full profile
Iopata Frederick WW2 N/A 67563 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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