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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)
Davis Harry Wixon WW2 N/A 26004 View full profile
Waerea Robin WW2 N/A 67402 View full profile
Walker Taa WW2 N/A 68058 View full profile
Wehi Matua Petuha WW2 N/A 39802 View full profile
Haronga Joseph WW2 N/A 68380 View full profile
Moananui Wira WW2 N/A 65237 View full profile
Peni Lewis Ruatiki WW2 N/A 802137 View full profile
White Eru Te Pauhu WW2 N/A 67468 View full profile
Heka Dan WW2 N/A 801374 View full profile
Murphy Jack WW2 N/A 39682 View full profile
Wilson Willie Robert WW2 N/A 817712 View full profile
Pitman Reweti WW2 N/A 39404 View full profile
Potaka William WW2 N/A 67790 View full profile
Matthews Re Te Tai WW2 N/A 39717 View full profile
Tuarau Charlie Iotua WW2 N/A 617160 View full profile
Rako John WW2 N/A 39451 View full profile
Hepi Kipa WW2 N/A 67622 View full profile
McGregor Daniel Andrew WW2 N/A 62597 View full profile
Beattie Brown WW2 N/A 62933 View full profile
Hobson Sydney WW2 N/A 65501 View full profile
Brown John Rawhiti WW2 N/A 25821 View full profile
Grace Joseph WW2 N/A 817746 View full profile
Ngamotu Stan Waihaki WW2 N/A 802090 View full profile
Hakopa Hori WW2 N/A 62666 View full profile
Nutira Tahu WW2 N/A 806927 View full profile
Apiata Leonard WW2 N/A 39658 View full profile
Huata Dick WW2 N/A 25889 View full profile
Pakinga Albert WW2 N/A 801281 View full profile
Taare Riwai WW2 N/A 802207 View full profile
Parete Wiremu Puke Barrett WW2 N/A 25976 View full profile
Takarangi James Robert WW2 N/A 805776 View full profile
Tapa Reneti Tanginoa WW2 N/A 26041 View full profile
Kutia Victor WW2 N/A 65288 View full profile
Taylor Matehaere WW2 N/A 811359 View full profile
MacDonald Frank Katene WW2 N/A 802083 View full profile
Te Punga Roi Carl WW2 N/A 62559 View full profile
Thompson Julian Hurari WW2 N/A 6090 View full profile
Tokotaua Tainui WW2 N/A 818408 View full profile
Turei Rauaroa Tangaroapeau WW2 N/A 67401 View full profile
Rangi Tenga WW2 N/A 4187 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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