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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)
Wiperi Rahiri WW2 N/A 802535 View full profile
Tetahi James Herewini WW2 N/A 802531 View full profile
Terei William WW2 N/A 802530 View full profile
Taputora Joseph WW2 N/A 802527 View full profile
Tamaki Samuel WW2 N/A 802526 View full profile
Taitua Rangi Nuia WW2 N/A 802524 View full profile
Searancke Monty WW2 N/A 802522 View full profile
Poata Tahi WW2 N/A 802518 View full profile
Parore Jack WW2 N/A 802516 View full profile
Pairama John Thomas WW2 N/A 802514 View full profile
Niheta Jack Huirua WW2 N/A 802513 View full profile
Ngatai Sonny WW2 N/A 802512 View full profile
Matthews Walter WW2 N/A 802510 View full profile
Mapi William WW2 N/A 802509 View full profile
Kino Daniel WW2 N/A 802506 View full profile
Kino Charlie WW2 N/A 802505 View full profile
Kenny Andrew WW2 N/A 802504 View full profile
Hotere Hipiriona WW2 N/A 802501 View full profile
Ngamoki Kiwa WW2 N/A 802494 View full profile
Wiringi Wirirapata WW2 N/A 802489 View full profile
Williams William WW2 N/A 802488 View full profile
Wharepapa Bridger WW2 N/A 802483 View full profile
Walker Harry Potaua WW2 N/A 802482 View full profile
Toto Albert John WW2 N/A 802479 View full profile
Timutimu Taurua WW2 N/A 802478 View full profile
Tihi Te Peti WW2 N/A 802477 View full profile
Thompson Repoma Kehu WW2 N/A 802476 View full profile
Tamehana Hare WW2 N/A 802474 View full profile
Takamore Fred WW2 N/A 802472 View full profile
Tait George WW2 N/A 802471 View full profile
Taiatini George Rehuata WW2 N/A 802469 View full profile
Taiatini Atikini WW2 N/A 802468 View full profile
Tai Jackie WW2 N/A 802467 View full profile
Stirling Wahawaha WW2 N/A 802465 View full profile
Simon Tutehira WW2 N/A 802464 View full profile
Ranapiri Poutama WW2 N/A 802460 View full profile
Raimona Hini WW2 N/A 802459 View full profile
Poha Wilson WW2 N/A 802456 View full profile
Peta Rutangi Toby WW2 N/A 802455 View full profile
Paina Wiremu WW2 N/A 802450 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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