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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)
McClutchie Huna WW2 N/A 65291 View full profile
Mill William Bremner WW2 N/A 802063 View full profile
Morete Eruera Kingi WW2 N/A 39186 View full profile
Niao Harry WW2 N/A 62679 View full profile
Pahau George WW2 N/A 67441 View full profile
Allen King WW2 N/A 68210 View full profile
Paraki Tai WW2 N/A 802119 View full profile
Paurini Parata WW2 N/A 816580 View full profile
Asher George Asher WW2 N/A 62486 View full profile
Piki Ross Hikoata WW2 N/A 62751 View full profile
Bidois Maurice WW2 N/A 65137 View full profile
Pokai Timi Hori WW2 N/A 65245 View full profile
Bryers Thomas Peter Waiata WW2 N/A 25824 View full profile
Puketapu Iharaira WW2 N/A 25992 View full profile
Rangi Tai WW2 N/A 39179 View full profile
Rautahi Reihana WW2 N/A 65413 View full profile
Rickit Kipa WW2 N/A 39440 View full profile
Rogers Henry William WW2 N/A 34872 View full profile
Rule Thomas Heremoana WW2 N/A 807093 View full profile
Gotty George WW2 N/A 813278 View full profile
Simeon Rangi WW2 N/A 802194 View full profile
Sullivan Wharerangi WW2 N/A 39576 View full profile
Hakaraia Rewiri WW2 N/A 39665 View full profile
Harris Albert Fred WW2 N/A 62798 View full profile
Tait Koro WW2 N/A 67792 View full profile
Tangira Haki WW2 N/A 802224 View full profile
Heke Anaru WW2 N/A 65470 View full profile
Herepete Araani Peri WW2 N/A 67623 View full profile
Tawhai Hohepa WW2 N/A 26009 View full profile
Te Mete Kei Wi WW2 N/A 65164 View full profile
Hohaia Pakaurangi WW2 N/A 811757 View full profile
Houia Arahura WW2 N/A 25885 View full profile
Teneti Wiwi WW2 N/A 39603 View full profile
Titirangi Ngaruhoro WW2 N/A 62699 View full profile
Iopata Frederick WW2 N/A 67563 View full profile
Kahotea Barney WW2 N/A 802000 View full profile
Tumataroa John WW2 N/A 26069 View full profile
Waerehu Bob WW2 N/A 817573 View full profile
Karini Haua WW2 N/A 67429 View full profile
Keretene Hori WW2 N/A 39367 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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