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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)
Pou Jacob Akaripa WW2 N/A 29987 View full profile
Te Rata Hapeta Piipii Pou Herbie WW2 N/A 802669 View full profile
Te Rata Arama Kaitoke Pou WW2 N/A 68236 View full profile
Purutanga Frederick WW2 N/A 62873 View full profile
Raihania Nolan WW2 N/A 817699 View full profile
Waharai Dan WW2 N/A 62773 View full profile
Rahurahu Hemi Ruru WW2 N/A 802152 View full profile
Rahui Thomas WW2 N/A 62777 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Raharuhi Ranga WW2 N/A 39437 View full profile
Raharaha Charles WW2 N/A 39434 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Raerena Atamira Kihirini WW2 N/A 26136 View full profile
Putaranui Tere Orikena WW2 N/A 65524 View full profile
Purutanga Tori WW2 N/A 65172 View full profile
Rangi Wiremu WW2 N/A 39248 View full profile
Puru Taute WW2 N/A 812657 View full profile
Puru Rua WW2 N/A 62688 View full profile
Pure Wirimu WW2 N/A 62767 View full profile
Puohotaua Tawaroa WW2 N/A 25993 View full profile
Pumipi Barney William WW2 N/A 68237 View full profile
Puketapu Iharaira WW2 N/A 25992 View full profile
Puke Donald WW2 N/A 802150 View full profile
Puke Charlie WW2 N/A 25991 View full profile
Puia Tamati Karaha WW2 N/A 39788 View full profile
Puhirere Teaomarama WW2 N/A 811033 View full profile
Puhi Puhi Poni WW2 N/A 39018 View full profile
Rautahi Reihana WW2 N/A 65413 View full profile
Rehu George Paramena WW2 N/A 811679 View full profile
Rehe Mane WW2 N/A 811105 View full profile
Reedy Wi Pewhairangi WW2 N/A 67452 View full profile
Reedy Hanara Tangiawha Te Ohaki WW2 N/A 6137 View full profile
Reedy John College WW2 N/A 39165 View full profile
Reedy James WW2 N/A 817759 View full profile
Rawiri Taki WW2 N/A 25578 View full profile
Rawiri Peka Ben WW2 N/A 26006 View full profile
Rawhiti Waloneke WW2 N/A 65536 View full profile
Rawhiri Whare WW2 N/A 805267 View full profile
Rauwhero Tubby Urikore WW2 N/A 811733 View full profile
Rehu Kaiaho WW2 N/A 65249 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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