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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)
Wepa Harry WW2 N/A 815315 View full profile
Paaka Charlie WW2 N/A 815311 View full profile
Maraki Wiremu WW2 N/A 815309 View full profile
Callaghan William WW2 N/A 815308 View full profile
Smith Frederick Jonathan WW2 N/A 815288 View full profile
Awahou John WW2 N/A 815280 View full profile
Babbington Taina WW2 N/A 815278 View full profile
Anaru Roland David WW2 N/A 815272 View full profile
Poari Peter Matekino WW2 N/A 815271 View full profile
Rangi Ronald WW2 N/A 815267 View full profile
Paora Tame WW2 N/A 815265 View full profile
Matthews Kingi WW2 N/A 815264 View full profile
Hohipuha Hapai WW2 N/A 815263 View full profile
Clark Teone WW2 N/A 815257 View full profile
Paraone Tuahine Mate WW2 N/A 815213 View full profile
Gunson Edward William WW2 N/A 815133 View full profile
Pohatu Raniera Dan WW2 N/A 814941 View full profile
Nepia Darcy Ngarimu WW2 N/A 814940 View full profile
Thompson Charlie WW2 N/A 814769 View full profile
Newton (Hutana) Henry Albert WW2 N/A 814765 View full profile
Keepa Wiremu Mataia WW2 N/A 814706 View full profile
Ria Rapiata Darcy WW2 N/A 814703 View full profile
Horua Puki WW2 N/A 814702 View full profile
Hakaraia Tom WW2 N/A 814601 View full profile
Johnson Thomas Tinui WW2 N/A 814501 View full profile
Paekau Thomas WW2 N/A 813550 View full profile
Paekau Muri Whenui WW2 N/A 813549 View full profile
Gregory Kehoe WW2 N/A 813542 View full profile
Whaiapu Keith WW2 N/A 813540 View full profile
Rangitutia James Porima WW2 N/A 813539 View full profile
Keepa John WW2 N/A 813533 View full profile
Horo Mossie Mohingaponga WW2 N/A 813531 View full profile
Horo Laurie Rua Roa WW2 N/A 813530 View full profile
Waitere George WW2 N/A 813529 View full profile
Kirkwood Steven WW2 N/A 813528 View full profile
Bowman John Hura WW2 N/A 813527 View full profile
Houpapa Tako Henare WW2 N/A 813526 View full profile
Turner Frank WW2 N/A 813524 View full profile
Taurua Frank WW2 N/A 813520 View full profile
Smith William Hikitangaarangi WW2 N/A 813519 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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