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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)
Holmes Arthur WW1 23/2204 N/A View full profile
Brown Thomas WW1 16/223 N/A View full profile
Edwards Charles WW1 16/438 N/A View full profile
Johnson Tiaki WW1 19856 N/A View full profile
Haerewa David WW1 19955 N/A View full profile
Makene Tom WW1 20833 N/A View full profile
Elone WW1 16/1032 N/A View full profile
Hall Tukua WW1 16/1235 N/A View full profile
Tararo Frank William WW1 16/1228 N/A View full profile
Mangakahia Waipapa WW1 19523 N/A View full profile
Papara George WW1 19375 N/A View full profile
Waaka Hapi WW1 20823 N/A View full profile
Tauri Whetu WW1 16/386 N/A View full profile
Stainton William Houkamau WW1 16/90 N/A View full profile
Te Ngaio Hemi WW1 19401 N/A View full profile
Wi Henry Teko WW1 19546 N/A View full profile
Paul Willie WW1 16/824 N/A View full profile
Spooner Neville Parenga WW1 59743 N/A View full profile
Rupene Hoani WW1 16/730 N/A View full profile
Rawiri Horomona WW1 16/715 N/A View full profile
Kori Jack WW1 20007 N/A View full profile
Tepene James WW1 16/922 N/A View full profile
Harper John WW1 20618 N/A View full profile
Tehata John Winiata WW1 20782 N/A View full profile
Harehuru Karena WW1 19520 N/A View full profile
Papanui Korota WW1 60477 N/A View full profile
Ngoroio Makea Pori WW1 19276 N/A View full profile
Paniena Matekairoa WW1 19739 N/A View full profile
King William WW1 20620 N/A View full profile
Kohere Henare Mokena WW1 16/1018 N/A View full profile
Marino Herbert WW1 19584 N/A View full profile
Tipene Wiparara WW1 19572 N/A View full profile
Tawhai Hohepa Taupaki WW1 16/1479 N/A View full profile
Rehu Hui Kai WW1 16/492 N/A View full profile
Silbery Jack Stanley WW1 63951 N/A View full profile
Rata Jerry WW1 19411 N/A View full profile
Hunt John WW1 20745 N/A View full profile
Dixon Joseph WW1 60869 N/A View full profile
Kavae WW1 16/1208 N/A View full profile
Lagigie WW1 16/1080 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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