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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)
Manawatu Robert Hardern WW2 N/A 637961 View full profile
Witanga Daniel WW2 N/A 65328 View full profile
Rautahi Reihana WW2 N/A 65413 View full profile
Howard William Farum WW2 N/A 26521 View full profile
Rickit Kipa WW2 N/A 39440 View full profile
Mata Riki WW2 N/A 65231 View full profile
Rogers Henry William WW2 N/A 34872 View full profile
Rule Thomas Heremoana WW2 N/A 807093 View full profile
Black John WW2 N/A 25815 View full profile
Simeon Rangi WW2 N/A 802194 View full profile
Butler Rere WW2 N/A 65490 View full profile
Hemi Pomare WW2 N/A 811771 View full profile
Hikitapua Hohepa WW2 N/A 39227 View full profile
Hona Rongo WW2 N/A 802592 View full profile
Dewes Whare WW2 N/A 817534 View full profile
Huihui Taha WW2 N/A 62585 View full profile
Eparaima Pua WW2 N/A 39210 View full profile
Maui Honey WW2 N/A 802433 View full profile
Meanata Vailima WW2 N/A 26147 View full profile
Moananui Wira WW2 N/A 65237 View full profile
Ngarangione Ihaka WW2 N/A 802091 View full profile
Murphy Jack WW2 N/A 39682 View full profile
O'Brien Thomas WW2 N/A 811528 View full profile
Stewart Taki WW2 N/A 802928 View full profile
Palmer Johnny WW2 N/A 25968 View full profile
Gotty George WW2 N/A 813278 View full profile
Taingahue Jim WW2 N/A 67476 View full profile
Paringatai Hingatu WW2 N/A 802124 View full profile
Tane Ben WW2 N/A 62877 View full profile
Hakaraia Rewiri WW2 N/A 39665 View full profile
Tautuhi Hone Tautau WW2 N/A 802759 View full profile
Te Kura Huinui WW2 N/A 802632 View full profile
Te Hau Matiu Te Auripo WW2 N/A 62861 View full profile
Tipa Paki WW2 N/A 39467 View full profile
Carson Henry WW2 N/A 25826 View full profile
Harding Hepi WW2 N/A 39345 View full profile
Kaa Prince WW2 N/A 801998 View full profile
Tukua Tainui Awhiro WW2 N/A 67157 View full profile
Cunningham Joseph WW2 N/A 817725 View full profile
Waenga Paul WW2 N/A 39132 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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