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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)
Ropiha Paora Tamaihotua WW2 N/A 817731 View full profile
Ryan Alfred Tumaiteuru WW2 N/A 823198 View full profile
Smith Peter WW2 N/A 67400 View full profile
Kaipuke Wiremu WW2 N/A 802003 View full profile
Taha James Joseph WW2 N/A 39723 View full profile
Katene Okiha WW2 N/A 39083 View full profile
Hare John WW2 N/A 65186 View full profile
Takinui Heta Waenga WW2 N/A 39485 View full profile
Kihi Jonnie WW2 N/A 62888 View full profile
Tapsell Jack WW2 N/A 26042 View full profile
Healey Laurie WW2 N/A 809346 View full profile
Edwards Peter WW2 N/A 445743 View full profile
Taylor Charles Patrick WW2 N/A 801853 View full profile
Hepi Kipa WW2 N/A 67622 View full profile
Te Purei Whiu WW2 N/A 67551 View full profile
Fowler Walter Momo WW2 N/A 450844 View full profile
Hobson Sydney WW2 N/A 65501 View full profile
Thompson Rua WW2 N/A 802234 View full profile
Larkins Reuben Patrick WW2 N/A 39373 View full profile
Tonihi Morgan WW2 N/A 800887 View full profile
Mackie Whare WW2 N/A 67639 View full profile
Ngamotu Stan Waihaki WW2 N/A 802090 View full profile
Turner John Harry WW2 N/A 802253 View full profile
Maraku James WW2 N/A 816564 View full profile
Greening Dempsey Te Wira WW2 N/A 801517 View full profile
Waihape Pa WW2 N/A 802272 View full profile
Nutira Tahu WW2 N/A 806927 View full profile
Matia Joseph WW2 N/A 812602 View full profile
Wanihi Nehi Waihe WW2 N/A 65403 View full profile
Pakinga Albert WW2 N/A 801281 View full profile
McIlroy John Frederick WW2 N/A 65293 View full profile
West Paki Coupar WW2 N/A 39572 View full profile
Parete Wiremu Puke Barrett WW2 N/A 25976 View full profile
Anderson William WW2 N/A 67609 View full profile
Mita Charles WW2 N/A 62604 View full profile
Wihongi Tahi WW2 N/A 39516 View full profile
Wiripo Kupu Pene WW2 N/A 67646 View full profile
Awarau Waipaina Matehe WW2 N/A 39656 View full profile
Morunga Perry Fred WW2 N/A 801863 View full profile
Wiremu Wipere WW2 N/A 801287 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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