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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)
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
Paraone Marama WW1 16/74 N/A View full profile
Toki Meto WW1 16/1528 N/A View full profile
Muimatagi WW1 16/1098 N/A View full profile
Mokomoko Nopera Hapi WW1 16/222 N/A View full profile
Ngamoki Paora Whareparoa WW1 16/66 N/A View full profile
Fromm Percy Thomas WW1 16/1403 N/A View full profile
Ellison Piri WW1 16/265 N/A View full profile
Puleoti WW1 16/1111 N/A View full profile
Tete Rangi WW1 60465 N/A View full profile
Parata Renata WW1 16/700 N/A View full profile
Tutai Rimaputa WW1 60650 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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