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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)
Amapiu Eric Francis WW2 N/A 810502 View full profile
Ngapera Te Kahu Hone WW2 N/A 810467 View full profile
Anahana Norman Pita WW2 N/A 810465 View full profile
Te Pania Honi WW2 N/A 810383 View full profile
Follett William Edward WW2 N/A 810382 View full profile
Williams John WW2 N/A 810360 View full profile
Barlow Tiri WW2 N/A 810247 View full profile
Williams Maketu WW2 N/A 810129 View full profile
Harwood Wheti WW2 N/A 809723 View full profile
Peti Wiremu WW2 N/A 809446 View full profile
Williams Tohi WW2 N/A 809444 View full profile
Healey Laurie WW2 N/A 809346 View full profile
Wharepapa Ngawaea WW2 N/A 809257 View full profile
Waitai Isaac WW2 N/A 809208 View full profile
Taua Johnny WW2 N/A 809162 View full profile
Rika Thomas Anthony WW2 N/A 809087 View full profile
Parata Tiaki Rangi Kawanoa WW2 N/A 808600 View full profile
Waerea Daniel Robin WW2 N/A 808594 View full profile
Tanguru Rapana WW2 N/A 808593 View full profile
Hohepa Manihera WW2 N/A 808592 View full profile
Nepe Taniora WW2 N/A 808591 View full profile
Teki William Sonny WW2 N/A 808590 View full profile
Tainui Albany Harry WW2 N/A 808586 View full profile
Te Weehi Piri Te Awaroa WW2 N/A 808566 View full profile
Ruru Robert WW2 N/A 808565 View full profile
Jones Wilkie Te Hurinui WW2 N/A 808564 View full profile
Wharehinga Tuakana WW2 N/A 808559 View full profile
Smith Bonny Naki WW2 N/A 808555 View full profile
Smith Barney Hapi WW2 N/A 808554 View full profile
Sadlier Charles James WW2 N/A 808553 View full profile
Naera Kepa WW2 N/A 808548 View full profile
Horomia Willow Harawira WW2 N/A 808544 View full profile
Hinaki Rongo WW2 N/A 808543 View full profile
Haerewa Tuta WW2 N/A 808540 View full profile
Mansfield Rewai WW2 N/A 808535 View full profile
Tihema Henry WW2 N/A 808531 View full profile
Robinson Theodore Whuia Wharaki WW2 N/A 807479 View full profile
Brough John Michael WW2 N/A 807466 View full profile
Sadd Noel Arthur WW2 N/A 807388 View full profile
Apes Harry Navau WW2 N/A 807383 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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