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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)
Ashby Henry WW2 N/A 812659 View full profile
Riki Atutahi Ngararanui WW2 N/A 802174 View full profile
Ropiha Robert WW2 N/A 39555 View full profile
Jones Francis WW2 N/A 25896 View full profile
Edwards Richard WW2 N/A 39650 View full profile
Rutene Dan WW2 N/A 812605 View full profile
Harris Albert WW2 N/A 801955 View full profile
Karaka Maru WW2 N/A 802005 View full profile
Fisher Colin WW2 N/A 39317 View full profile
Smith Chappie Te Hata WW2 N/A 816559 View full profile
Kelly Marshall WW2 N/A 8834 View full profile
Taare John WW2 N/A 802206 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65152 View full profile
Kingi Noel WW2 N/A 65190 View full profile
Takarangi Henare WW2 N/A 62573 View full profile
Tapine Peter WW2 N/A 39602 View full profile
Lambly Percy Overton WW2 N/A 62740 View full profile
Taylor Hotu WW2 N/A 39133 View full profile
Mackey Harry WW2 N/A 39192 View full profile
Maraki Wiremu WW2 N/A 815309 View full profile
Gunson Edward William WW2 N/A 815133 View full profile
Pako Matiu WW2 N/A 39196 View full profile
Rendell David Tuaha WW2 N/A 65477 View full profile
Atama Manuera WW2 N/A 25809 View full profile
Rivers Walker WW2 N/A 39698 View full profile
Rota Wi King WW2 N/A 62557 View full profile
Kaa Prince WW2 N/A 801998 View full profile
Edwards Gilbert WW2 N/A 802581 View full profile
Sadlier Charles James WW2 N/A 808553 View full profile
Harrison George Russell WW2 N/A 925 View full profile
Kareko Jack Titore WW2 N/A 67657 View full profile
Fox Charles WW2 N/A 39769 View full profile
Smith Bonny Naki WW2 N/A 808555 View full profile
Kepa Tiakiriri Robert WW2 N/A 65344 View full profile
Tahere Wati WW2 N/A 802397 View full profile
Hemahema Harry WW2 N/A 39063 View full profile
Kohunui Nathan WW2 N/A 802029 View full profile
Kirikiri Mutu WW2 N/A 25908 View full profile
Takuta Hohepa WW2 N/A 802217 View full profile
Tarawhiti Samuel WW2 N/A 67389 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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