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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)
Howden Ian Graeme WW2 N/A 20490 View full profile
Nuku Himiona WW2 N/A 67545 View full profile
Paki Stuart WW2 N/A 68050 View full profile
Cole Herbert Francis WW2 N/A 811035 View full profile
Paratene James WW2 N/A 39418 View full profile
Pene Harry Engel WW2 N/A 805178 View full profile
Davis Rihimona WW2 N/A 25833 View full profile
Pitcairn John Gordon WW2 N/A 5267 View full profile
Hopkinson Tahu Potiki Komiti WW2 N/A 821091 View full profile
Hunuhunu Te Waata WW2 N/A 67532 View full profile
Jones Pare Keiha WW2 N/A 801993 View full profile
Karaitiana Te Kauru Te Huki WW2 N/A 6080 View full profile
Keepa Te Ua WW2 N/A 811116 View full profile
Herepete Pirika WW2 N/A 801966 View full profile
O'Carroll Te Ihorangi O'Neill WW2 N/A 804505 View full profile
Panapa Mihaka WW2 N/A 25969 View full profile
Cook George WW2 N/A 39036 View full profile
Pariohe Tihore WW2 N/A 62608 View full profile
Perenara Haami WW2 N/A 39233 View full profile
Delamere Tumanako WW2 N/A 811715 View full profile
Pitman John WW2 N/A 62766 View full profile
Horua Puki WW2 N/A 814702 View full profile
Ihaia Joseph Anthony WW2 N/A 62669 View full profile
Jones Walter Edward WW2 N/A 48440 View full profile
Karauria Pangorangi WW2 N/A 39141 View full profile
Kemp Sydney Boy WW2 N/A 631811 View full profile
Pokai Peta Haenga WW2 N/A 39787 View full profile
Herewini Watene WW2 N/A 801969 View full profile
Kino Daniel WW2 N/A 802506 View full profile
Kurupo Paora WW2 N/A 39564 View full profile
Puhirere Teaomarama WW2 N/A 811033 View full profile
Hohua Tai Hori WW2 N/A 802591 View full profile
Rangi Tenga WW2 N/A 4187 View full profile
Maaka Jack Rio WW2 N/A 65421 View full profile
Raukawa Haare WW2 N/A 802165 View full profile
Richardson Basil WW2 N/A 811744 View full profile
Rogers Ros WW2 N/A 65200 View full profile
Ruki Terepu Maori WW2 N/A 65481 View full profile
Shepherd George WW2 N/A 39460 View full profile
Strongman Allan WW2 N/A 39459 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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