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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)
Rikiriki Roihi WW2 N/A 67581 View full profile
Ropiha Himiona WW2 N/A 65525 View full profile
Ryland Te Ngaro Whakarere Kissring WW2 N/A 817653 View full profile
Clarke Edward WW2 N/A 39501 View full profile
Green John WW2 N/A 805196 View full profile
Smith Edward WW2 N/A 26031 View full profile
Davis Arthur WW2 N/A 802728 View full profile
Hampton Christopher WW2 N/A 67556 View full profile
Apanui Karangawai WW2 N/A 25801 View full profile
Hone Tepana Papa WW2 N/A 39330 View full profile
Berghan Joseph Andrew WW2 N/A 65336 View full profile
Baker Frederick WW2 N/A 34879 View full profile
Hunia James WW2 N/A 811312 View full profile
Brown Thomas WW2 N/A 801900 View full profile
Kepa Jock WW2 N/A 65345 View full profile
Te Kani Turirangi WW2 N/A 26051 View full profile
Waretini Mack WW2 N/A 67524 View full profile
Kirk Barney WW2 N/A 802026 View full profile
Te Weehi Karauna WW2 N/A 817669 View full profile
Mohi Heremia WW2 N/A 39671 View full profile
Ellison Thomas Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 822312 View full profile
Lambert Ihipa WW2 N/A 25915 View full profile
Tihema Henry WW2 N/A 808531 View full profile
Jones Pakira Hami WW2 N/A 6089 View full profile
Whare John WW2 N/A 39760 View full profile
Murray Edward Thomas WW2 N/A 802445 View full profile
Williams Tohi WW2 N/A 809444 View full profile
Fraser Arnold WW2 N/A 67600 View full profile
Mackey Henry WW2 N/A 65295 View full profile
Tuhaka Renata WW2 N/A 39607 View full profile
Ngatai John WW2 N/A 65306 View full profile
Karaka Kereopa WW2 N/A 62589 View full profile
Venables James Alec WW2 N/A 17281 View full profile
Wyllie Honihana Joe WW2 N/A 65326 View full profile
Ornberg Peter Frederick Te Heu Heu WW2 N/A 62556 View full profile
Waititi Erueti Taika WW2 N/A 39130 View full profile
Sullivan Tau WW2 N/A 39259 View full profile
Tait George WW2 N/A 802471 View full profile
Tangitu Tamanea Tame David WW2 N/A 811468 View full profile
Henry Eric WW2 N/A 67417 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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