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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)
Kerei Wi WW2 N/A 802017 View full profile
Wharehinga Barney Te Urikore WW2 N/A 817676 View full profile
Kiwara Rere WW2 N/A 67431 View full profile
Williams Patu Andy WW2 N/A 39728 View full profile
Lambert Henry Colton Arundel WW2 N/A 29357 View full profile
Swinton Paul Oliver WW2 N/A 68201 View full profile
Mackey Ranata Mangatekapua WW2 N/A 65452 View full profile
Mapi William WW2 N/A 802509 View full profile
Matenga Tawake WW2 N/A 1241 View full profile
McGee Billy WW2 N/A 801427 View full profile
Minarapa Te Kira WW2 N/A 39108 View full profile
Morris Charles Rawiri Pere WW2 N/A 802972 View full profile
Nepia Muka WW2 N/A 39397 View full profile
Noble Sonny WW2 N/A 62758 View full profile
Paipa Tom WW2 N/A 65310 View full profile
Parata Paani WW2 N/A 39798 View full profile
Pearson Henry Piahana WW2 N/A 811709 View full profile
Pirihi Leslie WW2 N/A 39688 View full profile
Pomana George WW2 N/A 67447 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Rangihuna Te Rei Te Wera WW2 N/A 817648 View full profile
Amohau Anania WW2 N/A 6136 View full profile
Borrell Phillip WW2 N/A 811690 View full profile
Rehe Mane WW2 N/A 811105 View full profile
Rika Karamea WW2 N/A 26011 View full profile
Atama Manuera WW2 N/A 25809 View full profile
Cooper Stanley WW2 N/A 2814 View full profile
Campbell Stuart Alexander WW2 N/A 446853 View full profile
Ropata Ehai John WW2 N/A 1917 View full profile
Delamere Edward Kohi WW2 N/A 62661 View full profile
Ruru Charlie James WW2 N/A 815639 View full profile
Ellison John Rangi WW2 N/A 62746 View full profile
Frazer Kenneth John WW2 N/A 7706 View full profile
Skipper Henry WW2 N/A 39541 View full profile
Swinton Jack WW2 N/A 811028 View full profile
Haami Paul WW2 N/A 801945 View full profile
Hape Tuauru WW2 N/A 801364 View full profile
Takarangi James Wirihana WW2 N/A 816576 View full profile
Tanirau Pakau WW2 N/A 67550 View full profile
Hau Sydney Ranga WW2 N/A 62730 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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