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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)
Macken William WW2 N/A 68230 View full profile
Manuera Koro WW2 N/A 802045 View full profile
Matenga Jerry WW2 N/A 65300 View full profile
McDonald George WW2 N/A 25920 View full profile
Milner Joseph WW2 N/A 39191 View full profile
Morgan Harry WW2 N/A 800870 View full profile
Tuhoro Mika WW2 N/A 802248 View full profile
Iraia Maru WW2 N/A 67536 View full profile
Waaka Rangi WW2 N/A 39283 View full profile
Kahura Tomo WW2 N/A 62870 View full profile
Walker Pera Puhi Puhi WW2 N/A 802285 View full profile
Karora Terea WW2 N/A 39668 View full profile
Watene Wharetapu WW2 N/A 67594 View full profile
Kewene Charles WW2 N/A 64295 View full profile
Wharerau Nick WW2 N/A 62863 View full profile
Williams Wiremu WW2 N/A 801599 View full profile
Larkins Robert James WW2 N/A 802035 View full profile
Mackie Patrick WW2 N/A 65352 View full profile
Hokopu William Charles WW2 N/A 17421 View full profile
Mare Piripi WW2 N/A 25934 View full profile
Matiu Hori WW2 N/A 802432 View full profile
McKay Pera WW2 N/A 811398 View full profile
Mita Whitiora WW2 N/A 25802 View full profile
Morunga Jack WW2 N/A 801641 View full profile
Ngahere Tom WW2 N/A 813513 View full profile
Nowland Ani Hohepa WW2 N/A 39112 View full profile
Paki Walter WW2 N/A 65241 View full profile
Parata Heremaia WW2 N/A 802618 View full profile
Pene Michael WW2 N/A 65196 View full profile
Piripi Hae Hae WW2 N/A 39411 View full profile
Porter Waka WW2 N/A 67599 View full profile
Apatu Nirai Nepe WW2 N/A 39584 View full profile
Raihania Nolan WW2 N/A 817699 View full profile
Rangiuia Albert WW2 N/A 39218 View full profile
Balzer Clarence Juna WW2 N/A 65181 View full profile
Brian Warry WW2 N/A 62659 View full profile
Reid John Kahaki WW2 N/A 67453 View full profile
Rikihana Pari WW2 N/A 804507 View full profile
Coulston Reuben Edward WW2 N/A 68373 View full profile
Dewes Henry WW2 N/A 25834 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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