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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)
Anderson Henry Toki WW2 N/A 65461 View full profile
Nukunuku Piuta WW2 N/A 39205 View full profile
Atkins Jerry WW2 N/A 811345 View full profile
Paki Percy WW2 N/A 67170 View full profile
Bidois Maurice WW2 N/A 65137 View full profile
Clarke Samuel WW2 N/A 811774 View full profile
Paratene Himiona WW2 N/A 39416 View full profile
Bryers Thomas Peter Waiata WW2 N/A 25824 View full profile
Pene Manu Ruhi WW2 N/A 4188 View full profile
Davis Putangi WW2 N/A 813484 View full profile
Pitihira Ronald John Kohera WW2 N/A 805117 View full profile
Potaka Tini WW2 N/A 62570 View full profile
Rakena Harry WW2 N/A 802702 View full profile
Ransfield John WW2 N/A 802157 View full profile
Reihana Taare Wetere Te Kahu WW2 N/A 823227 View full profile
Ritete Whakaheke WW2 N/A 39445 View full profile
Dinsdale John WW2 N/A 802579 View full profile
Ropotini Patrick WW2 N/A 811358 View full profile
Sadlier Tautuhi WW2 N/A 26029 View full profile
Eremana Henare WW2 N/A 39768 View full profile
George Sonny WW2 N/A 62883 View full profile
Smith Jerry WW2 N/A 5482 View full profile
Tahatu Peter WW2 N/A 39559 View full profile
Haenga Mick WW2 N/A 801948 View full profile
Harawira Hori WW2 N/A 62725 View full profile
Takao Takurua WW2 N/A 810606 View full profile
Tarawhiti Mohi WW2 N/A 26045 View full profile
Hawkins Bunny WW2 N/A 39761 View full profile
Henderson George WW2 N/A 631806 View full profile
Te Haara Apirana Rui WW2 N/A 39489 View full profile
Te Rore Iehu WW2 N/A 39473 View full profile
Hiroki Wiremu Hunia WW2 N/A 801973 View full profile
Horne Clarence Charles WW2 N/A 25883 View full profile
Toroa Henare Ropata WW2 N/A 65529 View full profile
Hurihanganui Kapu WW2 N/A 67552 View full profile
Tutehira Menehira WW2 N/A 810651 View full profile
Jones Paratene WW2 N/A 39592 View full profile
Waipara Kiwa WW2 N/A 802276 View full profile
Karaka Waka Potae WW2 N/A 5947 View full profile
Wanoa Tohe WW2 N/A 26083 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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