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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)
Hale Hamiora WW2 N/A 817747 View full profile
Mitai William Ishmael WW2 N/A 65157 View full profile
Anderson Ben WW2 N/A 802866 View full profile
Harrison Miki WW2 N/A 6184 View full profile
Muir Archibald John Charles WW2 N/A 446355 View full profile
Awahou John WW2 N/A 815280 View full profile
Hemara Tamati WW2 N/A 810700 View full profile
Heta Dave WW2 N/A 801795 View full profile
Hubbard James WW2 N/A 67531 View full profile
Iwihora Howe WW2 N/A 39014 View full profile
Ngerengere Herewini WW2 N/A 39190 View full profile
Kaire William Motu WW2 N/A 801278 View full profile
Pahau Timi Horua WW2 N/A 39523 View full profile
Paputene Hoera WW2 N/A 39166 View full profile
Paul Alexander Thomas WW2 N/A 26135 View full profile
Phillips Barney WW2 N/A 810634 View full profile
Pokai Tokena WW2 N/A 39139 View full profile
Puhi Puhi Poni WW2 N/A 39018 View full profile
Rangi Tamati WW2 N/A 817559 View full profile
Rauhina Arani Rangi WW2 N/A 26005 View full profile
Barrett John Piuraki Tikao WW2 N/A 25814 View full profile
Richardson Leonard WW2 N/A 67580 View full profile
Carroll Kingi George Gallipoli WW2 N/A 817532 View full profile
Brough John Michael WW2 N/A 807466 View full profile
Rogers Ruiwhi WW2 N/A 65361 View full profile
Cribb Kiwi WW2 N/A 62561 View full profile
Shepherd Benjamin Riwhi WW2 N/A 39462 View full profile
Stirling Naera WW2 N/A 802201 View full profile
Tainui Albany Harry WW2 N/A 808586 View full profile
Tane George WW2 N/A 802204 View full profile
Tawaka James WW2 N/A 811762 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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