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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)
Tingey Edward WW1 16/515 N/A View full profile
Ngarea Tukaroa WW1 19282 N/A View full profile
Harris Frank WW1 20692 N/A View full profile
Taukamo Waata WW1 19753 N/A View full profile
Mikaere George WW1 16/1283 N/A View full profile
Mika Wharekaniwha WW1 16/1388 N/A View full profile
Te Hui Haora WW1 19528 N/A View full profile
Heta William WW1 16/978 N/A View full profile
Kawana Hemi WW1 60820 N/A View full profile
Kaipo William Walter WW1 16/608 N/A View full profile
Scheigis Henry WW1 19981 N/A View full profile
Hakiwai Hoani WW1 16/224 N/A View full profile
Tangaere Hori WW1 16/1504 N/A View full profile
Brown Jack WW1 20030 N/A View full profile
Savage James WW1 16/531 N/A View full profile
Fraser John WW1 16/138 N/A View full profile
Callaghan John Tikirau WW1 19617 N/A View full profile
Hurae Kapu WW1 60450 N/A View full profile
Para Kohu WW1 16/1366 N/A View full profile
Ihaka Maihi WW1 16/451 N/A View full profile
Mataira WW1 16/1211 N/A View full profile
Kauhoa Mita WW1 19985 N/A View full profile
Paeroa Nehe WW1 16/1522 N/A View full profile
Rima Pa WW1 16/1195 N/A View full profile
Apanui Paroa WW1 20610 N/A View full profile
Rua Peter WW1 55549 N/A View full profile
Te Otimi Pitonga WW1 16/183 N/A View full profile
Waipapa Rahau WW1 16/777 N/A View full profile
Namana Rata WW1 16/26 N/A View full profile
Tangiora Rewi WW1 16/1460 N/A View full profile
Leef Robert WW1 16/502 N/A View full profile
Hihi Rupena WW1 N/N N/A View full profile
Tioni Tutai Taero WW1 60781 N/A View full profile
Kopae Tamihana WW1 16/64 N/A View full profile
Aneru Tukara Tauta WW1 60784 N/A View full profile
Osborne Andrew WW1 19491 N/A View full profile
Karena Awarua WW1 19519 N/A View full profile
Tangohau Teau Kopa WW1 16/1496 N/A View full profile
Morrell Thomas WW1 16/281 N/A View full profile
Teamo Charley WW1 19563 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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