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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)
Antony Samuel James WW1 16/1020 N/A View full profile
Aorangi John WW2 N/A 801881 View full profile
Apa John Tuaine WW1 16/1321 N/A View full profile
Apanui Apiata WW1 16/561 N/A View full profile
Apanui Karangawai WW2 N/A 25801 View full profile
Apanui Christie WW2 N/A 68093 View full profile
Apanui Paroa WW1 20610 N/A View full profile
Apanui Manu WW2 N/A 65217 View full profile
Apatari Manu WW1 16/1365 N/A View full profile
Apatari Heemi Te Whatu WW2 N/A 817740 View full profile
Apatu Nirai Nepe WW2 N/A 39584 View full profile
Apelila WW1 16/1031 N/A View full profile
Aperahama John WW2 N/A 800785 View full profile
Aperahama Hone WW1 16/381 N/A View full profile
Aperahama Wiremu Pera WW1 19598 N/A View full profile
Aperahama Toka WW2 N/A 25806 View full profile
Aperahama James Gerard Pera WW2 N/A 35671 View full profile
Aperau Jam WW1 19246 N/A View full profile
Apes Harry Navau WW2 N/A 807383 View full profile
Apiata Mack WW2 N/A 39294 View full profile
Apiata Tau WW2 N/A 62657 View full profile
Apiata Leonard WW2 N/A 39658 View full profile
Apiata Alfred WW2 N/A 801590 View full profile
Apiata Wessie WW2 N/A 801882 View full profile
Apihai Charles Titirahi WW2 N/A 25807 View full profile
Apihai William Titirahi WW2 N/A 39043 View full profile
Apirana Edward WW2 N/A 811315 View full profile
Apuwai Sonny WW2 N/A 25808 View full profile
Aramakutu Haretea Tuniuarangi WW2 N/A 65409 View full profile
Aramakutu Herewini WW1 16/87 N/A View full profile
Aramakutu Wiki WW1 20876 N/A View full profile
Arano Heremaia WW2 N/A 62793 View full profile
Aranui Kara WW2 N/A 817526 View full profile
Aranui Kamira WW2 N/A 67527 View full profile
Arapai Porini WW1 60647 N/A View full profile
Arapeta Paora WW1 20874 N/A View full profile
Aratema Taane WW1 19640 N/A View full profile
Aratema David Kohuru WW2 N/A 62443 View full profile
Arena Te Rangi WW2 N/A 39292 View full profile
Arena Skinner WW2 N/A 68504 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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