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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)
Sulfa Frank Mildy WW2 N/A 800881 View full profile
Taipeti Mohiti WW2 N/A 802629 View full profile
Tangira Tutu Duncan WW2 N/A 802630 View full profile
Tawhai Sonny WW2 N/A 39676 View full profile
Te Maru Thomas WW2 N/A 39482 View full profile
Tenamu Jimmy WW2 N/A 26053 View full profile
Titi Toia WW2 N/A 62754 View full profile
Hawkins Piko WW2 N/A 62548 View full profile
Henry Robert Ru WW2 N/A 295349 View full profile
Tumataroa Okeroa WW2 N/A 65532 View full profile
Waerea Daniel Robin WW2 N/A 808594 View full profile
Hiroti Joseph WW2 N/A 26132 View full profile
Horne Edward WW2 N/A 26097 View full profile
Walker Wi Broughton WW2 N/A 39506 View full profile
Wehipeihana Kootu WW2 N/A 65404 View full profile
Hurihanganui Hare WW2 N/A 67533 View full profile
Jones Francis WW2 N/A 25896 View full profile
White Thomas WW2 N/A 67479 View full profile
Wilson George WW2 N/A 205306 View full profile
Karaka Maru WW2 N/A 802005 View full profile
Kelly Marshall WW2 N/A 8834 View full profile
Matiu Patana Raniera WW2 N/A 25931 View full profile
Kingi Noel WW2 N/A 65190 View full profile
Kuiti Tihi WW2 N/A 67485 View full profile
Douglas Joseph WW2 N/A 68040 View full profile
Love Matiu Julius WW2 N/A 817729 View full profile
Mane Henry WW2 N/A 62855 View full profile
Eru Captain William WW2 N/A 817609 View full profile
Gerrard Wharengaro Robert WW2 N/A 817686 View full profile
Matahiki Eraihia WW2 N/A 39172 View full profile
McCarrol Paul WW2 N/A 39385 View full profile
Ngapuhi Eddie WW2 N/A 39757 View full profile
Hahipene Jimmy WW2 N/A 802406 View full profile
Bobbette Murray William WW2 N/A 801896 View full profile
Cooper William Hohepa WW2 N/A 65337 View full profile
Midwood Arthur WW2 N/A 39097 View full profile
O'Brien Hato WW2 N/A 39113 View full profile
Cameron John WW2 N/A 25825 View full profile
Moore Wilson WW2 N/A 65238 View full profile
Paku Raetea WW2 N/A 39540 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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