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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)
Mitchell Joseph Te Whaiatua WW2 N/A 802066 View full profile
Walker Tuku WW2 N/A 67465 View full profile
Howell Andrew WW2 N/A 24082 View full profile
Dixon Marshall Edward WW2 N/A 39312 View full profile
Kaire Komene WW2 N/A 801397 View full profile
Katene Taka WW2 N/A 39368 View full profile
Eriha Pakira Walters WW2 N/A 39009 View full profile
Tangipo Joe Hakaraia WW2 N/A 802223 View full profile
Priestley William Augustine WW2 N/A 65317 View full profile
Gerrard Hone Paranihi WW2 N/A 67410 View full profile
Rangi Maurice WW2 N/A 65431 View full profile
Kima Tupene WW2 N/A 65515 View full profile
Tawera Reginald WW2 N/A 65415 View full profile
Haerewa Robert WW2 N/A 65280 View full profile
Te Marangai Claude WW2 N/A 65298 View full profile
Ratahi Willie Awa WW2 N/A 65248 View full profile
Rewi Ropata WW2 N/A 66025 View full profile
Temaru Fred Ngapene WW2 N/A 65179 View full profile
Tipiwai Haupiri WW2 N/A 39126 View full profile
Robson Henry WW2 N/A 26016 View full profile
Harris Albert WW2 N/A 801955 View full profile
Ruha Harold WW2 N/A 65430 View full profile
Tumaru Walter Ratana WW2 N/A 439910 View full profile
Waerea Mahuika WW2 N/A 39647 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65152 View full profile
Searancke Tom WW2 N/A 631464 View full profile
Heretaunga Witariana WW2 N/A 39713 View full profile
Stewart Donald Oliphant WW2 N/A 26034 View full profile
Moeke Samuel WW2 N/A 65303 View full profile
Walker Harry Potaua WW2 N/A 802482 View full profile
Weepu Ihaia WW2 N/A 26089 View full profile
Hohapata Leonard WW2 N/A 811681 View full profile
Taiatini Atikini WW2 N/A 802468 View full profile
Murphy Aporo Hohepa WW2 N/A 25951 View full profile
Ngarotata Edward WW2 N/A 802092 View full profile
White Mathew WW2 N/A 26091 View full profile
Bell Richard Nikora WW2 N/A 67511 View full profile
Wilson Tawehi WW2 N/A 817677 View full profile
Ormond Thomas Carroll WW2 N/A 39601 View full profile
Panere Taka WW2 N/A 817555 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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