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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)
Smith Jerry WW2 N/A 5482 View full profile
Awarau Waipaina Matehe WW2 N/A 39656 View full profile
Tahatu Peter WW2 N/A 39559 View full profile
Christy Benjamin Goodard WW2 N/A 68371 View full profile
Karena Moses Thomas WW2 N/A 65419 View full profile
Takao Takurua WW2 N/A 810606 View full profile
Davis John WW2 N/A 62546 View full profile
Goodwillie Raymond Tuahuriri McMillan WW2 N/A 68405 View full profile
Henare James Clendon Tau WW2 N/A 63390 View full profile
Hini Matau WW2 N/A 67386 View full profile
Kemp Pera Te Kaura WW2 N/A 39217 View full profile
Dudley Henry WW2 N/A 81108 View full profile
Kinita Tutanekai WW2 N/A 68044 View full profile
Harding Stewart WW2 N/A 802782 View full profile
Barrett Charles Donald Richard WW2 N/A 456511 View full profile
Kupa Mahini WW2 N/A 65512 View full profile
Facoorey Herbert George WW2 N/A 62581 View full profile
Hayward Edward Vere WW2 N/A 39065 View full profile
Mackie Whare WW2 N/A 67639 View full profile
Broomfield Richard Theodore WW2 N/A 812615 View full profile
Lumsden Barney David WW2 N/A 816552 View full profile
Maraku James WW2 N/A 816564 View full profile
Matia Joseph WW2 N/A 812602 View full profile
Tangohau Tame WW2 N/A 6182 View full profile
McIlroy John Frederick WW2 N/A 65293 View full profile
Howse Geofford Leslie WW2 N/A 821089 View full profile
Tawhara Mark WW2 N/A 65257 View full profile
Te Namu Fred WW2 N/A 65203 View full profile
Kerei Niao WW2 N/A 65228 View full profile
Edmonds Wiremu WW2 N/A 812594 View full profile
Kirkwood Steven WW2 N/A 813528 View full profile
Haronga Pera WW2 N/A 802407 View full profile
Beazley Bob WW2 N/A 68212 View full profile
Lambert Wiremu WW2 N/A 39087 View full profile
Ferris Parekura WW2 N/A 67409 View full profile
Heka Ranga Pako WW2 N/A 39323 View full profile
Mahia Wahia WW2 N/A 811024 View full profile
Brown Albert WW2 N/A 817458 View full profile
Mackey Mark WW2 N/A 67436 View full profile
Marsh Tutea WW2 N/A 65232 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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