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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)
Huriwaka Wiremu WW2 N/A 802412 View full profile
Green Robert WW2 N/A 801940 View full profile
Wahapa Desmond Barny WW2 N/A 802746 View full profile
Hammond Robert WW2 N/A 65435 View full profile
Ellison Thomas Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 822312 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 26081 View full profile
Wepa Harry WW2 N/A 815315 View full profile
Fraser Arnold WW2 N/A 67600 View full profile
Wi Neera Ngahina WW2 N/A 805275 View full profile
Jones Nepia WW2 N/A 65284 View full profile
Winikerei Rawhiti WW2 N/A 802312 View full profile
Karaka Hoane WW2 N/A 811429 View full profile
Coleman Dick WW2 N/A 811094 View full profile
Frost Richard Thomas WW2 N/A 812592 View full profile
Haami Hetana WW2 N/A 25854 View full profile
Dewes Whare WW2 N/A 817534 View full profile
Waihi Bill WW2 N/A 67385 View full profile
Wanoa Matahaere Boy WW2 N/A 802290 View full profile
Eparaima Pua WW2 N/A 39210 View full profile
West Thomas Bernard WW2 N/A 608942 View full profile
Wihongi Hone Tangiwai WW2 N/A 39515 View full profile
Judah Henry WW2 N/A 25898 View full profile
Wiringi Wirirapata WW2 N/A 802489 View full profile
Kahukura Pani WW2 N/A 67426 View full profile
Karawa Tautini Moana WW2 N/A 802006 View full profile
Cook Burnett Neville WW2 N/A 39304 View full profile
Katae Te Moana WW2 N/A 39164 View full profile
Delamere Philip WW2 N/A 801919 View full profile
Postgate Colin Willison WW2 N/A 821080 View full profile
Kihi Wakihi Rangi WW2 N/A 65540 View full profile
Barney George Allan Lance WW2 N/A 62575 View full profile
Raimona Nai WW2 N/A 805074 View full profile
Rangiuia Turi WW2 N/A 67450 View full profile
Brooking Henry WW2 N/A 801898 View full profile
Hetet Kingi Tuheka WW2 N/A 68599 View full profile
Apiata Leonard WW2 N/A 39658 View full profile
Reihana Tuki WW2 N/A 39340 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 View full profile
Ropiha Martin WW2 N/A 817652 View full profile
Ryland Joela Kissring WW2 N/A 802190 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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