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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)
Togiahemetu WW1 16/1157 N/A View full profile
Edwards Edward John WW1 16/319 N/A View full profile
Wi Repa Tuhitaare WW1 16/109 N/A View full profile
Fatamaka WW1 16/1042 N/A View full profile
Vaiua WW1 16/1180 N/A View full profile
Karipa George WW1 19422 N/A View full profile
Mitai Wharai WW1 20881 N/A View full profile
Karapaina Hakota WW1 16/1491 N/A View full profile
Graham William WW1 19529 N/A View full profile
Tawa Hawea WW1 20871 N/A View full profile
Skipworth William WW1 16/1464 N/A View full profile
Korako Henry WW1 16/1477 N/A View full profile
Tuhiwai Wiremu WW1 16/46 N/A View full profile
Saunders Hirini Patrick WW1 16/1470 N/A View full profile
Mohi Hori WW1 16/682 N/A View full profile
Kemp Isaac WW1 60444 N/A View full profile
Norton James Patrick WW1 19407 N/A View full profile
Tikao John Charles Tamanuiarangi WW1 16/227 N/A View full profile
Kalupa WW1 16/1061 N/A View full profile
Te Awekotuku Kiri WW1 16/142 N/A View full profile
Wereta Mack WW1 16/783 N/A View full profile
Tauranga Mark WW1 16/557 N/A View full profile
Anaru Mihaere WW1 19937 N/A View full profile
Waru William WW1 60615 N/A View full profile
Irimako Hoani WW1 19890 N/A View full profile
Karaka Hori Urukehu WW1 16/129 N/A View full profile
Dalton Jack WW1 16/1515 N/A View full profile
Short James WW1 9/1354 N/A View full profile
Geary John WW1 9/36, 16/36A N/A View full profile
Timuiha John WW1 16/303 N/A View full profile
Rutene Karaitiana WW1 16/630 N/A View full profile
Poutu Komene WW1 16/63 N/A View full profile
Rau Maiti WW1 60746 N/A View full profile
Samuela Mataputa WW1 60786 N/A View full profile
Paora Mita WW1 20013 N/A View full profile
Patara Nehe WW1 19740 N/A View full profile
Tawhai Pa WW1 16/215 N/A View full profile
Teapai Parua WW1 19320 N/A View full profile
Strongman Peter WW1 20839 N/A View full profile
Whatuira Poai WW1 16/57 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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