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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)
Pehi Paratene WW2 N/A 801832 View full profile
Gotty Duncan Turoa WW2 N/A 65422 View full profile
Pirini Arapeta WW2 N/A 802139 View full profile
Hakaraia Ata WW2 N/A 39326 View full profile
Pomare Robert WW2 N/A 801742 View full profile
Harris Francis WW2 N/A 39663 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Petera WW2 N/A 39251 View full profile
Herepete Pirika WW2 N/A 801966 View full profile
Rei Wau Wau WW2 N/A 818166 View full profile
Hohaia Rudy WW2 N/A 811722 View full profile
Rika Heke WW2 N/A 801847 View full profile
Houia Hiki WW2 N/A 39641 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Ioata William WW2 N/A 621734 View full profile
Ruru Hata WW2 N/A 816169 View full profile
Kahi Robert WW2 N/A 39358 View full profile
Adamson Waru WW2 N/A 801873 View full profile
Smith Roy WW2 N/A 65202 View full profile
Karetu Bunny WW2 N/A 62590 View full profile
Taare McLean WW2 N/A 802205 View full profile
Kereopa Samuel WW2 N/A 803312 View full profile
Apihai Charles Titirahi WW2 N/A 25807 View full profile
Barrett John Piuraki Tikao WW2 N/A 25814 View full profile
Takarangi Wireti Pari Kereti WW2 N/A 65162 View full profile
Knox Alfred WW2 N/A 25909 View full profile
Tanoa Takirau WW2 N/A 65176 View full profile
Larkins Davy WW2 N/A 67486 View full profile
Brough John Michael WW2 N/A 807466 View full profile
Tawiri James WW2 N/A 817660 View full profile
Te Punga Hamuera Paul WW2 N/A 4506 View full profile
Thompson Whainga WW2 N/A 65327 View full profile
Toka Paikea Henare WW2 N/A 6118 View full profile
Turei Maku WW2 N/A 67505 View full profile
Wahoterangi Peter WW2 N/A 817723 View full profile
Walters Charles Frank WW2 N/A 6104 View full profile
Wereta Oliver Maketu WW2 N/A 67490 View full profile
Wipaki Tomati Reweti WW2 N/A 39286 View full profile
Bollard Edward George WW2 N/A 279690 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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