Battalion roll | 28 Māori Battalion

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)
Povey	Pai	WW1	16/1003	N/A	View full profile
Raharuhi	Patu	WW1	20726	N/A	View full profile
Rewi	Petera	WW1	16/721	N/A	View full profile
Winiana	Ponga	WW1	16/1462	N/A	View full profile
Wikatene	Rakateitei	WW1	16/428	N/A	View full profile
Moke	Raureti	WW1	60580	N/A	View full profile
Cook	Richard	WW1	20633	N/A	View full profile
Tapa	Robert Tanginoa	WW1	60503	N/A	View full profile
Bristowe	Sam	WW1	19671	N/A	View full profile
Brass	Tahu	WW1	20813	N/A	View full profile
Selwyn	Abraham	WW1	19729	N/A	View full profile
Makitira	Tangata Tutai	WW1	60779	N/A	View full profile
Matenga	Tawheo	WW1	19961	N/A	View full profile
Whaanga	Apia	WW1	19893	N/A	View full profile
Mahanga	Ben	WW1	16/653	N/A	View full profile
Temaru		WW1	19307	N/A	View full profile
Morrison	Thomas Remi	WW1	19447	N/A	View full profile
Smith	Charlie	WW1	60753	N/A	View full profile
Tipi		WW1	16/1129	N/A	View full profile
Butt	Edgar	WW1	16/1233	N/A	View full profile
Parapora	Tuakaua	WW1	16/959	N/A	View full profile
Fakalagakai		WW1	16/1041	N/A	View full profile
Ngatipehi	Umanui	WW1	16/163	N/A	View full profile
Graham	George	WW1	19468	N/A	View full profile
Hohepa	Wati	WW1	19637	N/A	View full profile
Ngamuka	Hahi	WW1	16/214	N/A	View full profile
Andrews	William	WW1	20804	N/A	View full profile
Ruwhiu	Hau	WW1	60859	N/A	View full profile
Bennett	William Rakeipoho	WW1	16/389	N/A	View full profile
Edwards	Henry	WW1	16/1255	N/A	View full profile
Aperahama	Wiremu Pera	WW1	19598	N/A	View full profile
Anaru	Hiko	WW1	16/210	N/A	View full profile
Tiini	Hopa	WW1	16/364	N/A	View full profile
Ikito		WW1	16/1057	N/A	View full profile
Grant	James	WW1	16/586	N/A	View full profile
Wharekura	Joe	WW1	16/788	N/A	View full profile
Ovens	John	WW1	10251	N/A	View full profile
Te Hau	Kahu	WW1	16/61	N/A	View full profile
Pohutu	Kingi	WW1	16/962	N/A	View full profile
Faithfull	Lloyd Richard	WW1	20854	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.