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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)
Kara Ioha WW1 16/937 N/A View full profile
Toroa Iona Teipo WW1 19329 N/A View full profile
Ngavaarua Ioteva WW1 19242 N/A View full profile
Teretai Iovane WW1 60639 N/A View full profile
Rapine Iraia WW1 60795 N/A View full profile
Royal Huke WW1 16/728 N/A View full profile
Roach Howard WW1 16/290 N/A View full profile
Hohepa Huaki WW1 16/600 N/A View full profile
Pera Hue Mark WW1 16/703 N/A View full profile
McGregor Hugh Evan WW1 19866 N/A View full profile
McDonald Hugh WW1 19465 N/A View full profile
McPherson Hugh WW1 16/1239 N/A View full profile
Taurua Huhu WW1 60805 N/A View full profile
Rehu Hui Kai WW1 16/492 N/A View full profile
Rewha Huirua WW1 16/558 N/A View full profile
Te Hau Huitau WW1 16/1448 N/A View full profile
Paurini James Waru WW1 16/409 N/A View full profile
Rawhiti Huki WW1 16/530 N/A View full profile
Hiamoe Humana WW1 19605 N/A View full profile
Kana Hume WW1 16/633 N/A View full profile
Keepa Huna WW1 19384 N/A View full profile
Teaumihi Huni WW1 20067 N/A View full profile
Nukunuku Hunia WW1 19754 N/A View full profile
Pirika Hura WW1 16/577 N/A View full profile
Ratahi Hura WW1 20018 N/A View full profile
Hetaraka Hurae WW1 16/325 N/A View full profile
Timuiha John WW1 16/303 N/A View full profile
Smoke John WW1 19404 N/A View full profile
Tairua John WW1 20011 N/A View full profile
Warena John Tana WW1 19661 N/A View full profile
Tautau John WW1 19960 N/A View full profile
Te Kauru John WW1 19398 N/A View full profile
Ray John Te Reito WW1 16/716 N/A View full profile
Te Rore John WW1 19638 N/A View full profile
Nathan John Thomas WW1 19733 N/A View full profile
Thompson John WW1 20784 N/A View full profile
Callaghan John Tikirau WW1 19617 N/A View full profile
Smith John WW1 20852 N/A View full profile
Tini Teone Tamahika (Don) WW1 16/1488 N/A View full profile
Apa John Tuaine WW1 16/1321 N/A 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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