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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)
Harawira John Puriri WW2 N/A 810698 View full profile
Naera Kepa WW2 N/A 808548 View full profile
Ngatai Jacob WW2 N/A 67573 View full profile
Diamond Daniel WW2 N/A 39311 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 26081 View full profile
Hawira Kelly WW2 N/A 39064 View full profile
Wepa Harry WW2 N/A 815315 View full profile
Henderson Joseph WW2 N/A 635729 View full profile
Packer Kipa Somme WW2 N/A 16377 View full profile
Eparaima Rangawhenua WW2 N/A 62882 View full profile
Wi Neera Ngahina WW2 N/A 805275 View full profile
Graham Ken WW2 N/A 812738 View full profile
Hiraka Hiriweteri WW2 N/A 801972 View full profile
Winikerei Rawhiti WW2 N/A 802312 View full profile
Hopkinson Tahu Potiki Komiti WW2 N/A 821091 View full profile
Hale Laddie Robert WW2 N/A 80577 View full profile
Hunuhunu Te Waata WW2 N/A 67532 View full profile
Stevens Kiri WW2 N/A 26033 View full profile
Mate George Joseph WW2 N/A 802054 View full profile
McClutchie David WW2 N/A 415548 View full profile
Thompson Victor Douglas WW2 N/A 62628 View full profile
Taiapa Pineamine WW2 N/A 26037 View full profile
Albert Motu WW2 N/A 62644 View full profile
Topi Colin Maurice WW2 N/A 285028 View full profile
Tamepo Peter WW2 N/A 26139 View full profile
Mikaere Pere WW2 N/A 67542 View full profile
Morehu Jack WW2 N/A 39686 View full profile
Arona Whito WW2 N/A 39289 View full profile
Taurua John Pokai WW2 N/A 802571 View full profile
Waihi Bill WW2 N/A 67385 View full profile
Hare John WW2 N/A 65186 View full profile
Nehua Leonard Renata WW2 N/A 67395 View full profile
Wanoa Matahaere Boy WW2 N/A 802290 View full profile
Nia Nia George WW2 N/A 817636 View full profile
Douglas Edward WW2 N/A 39047 View full profile
Healey Laurie WW2 N/A 809346 View full profile
West Thomas Bernard WW2 N/A 608942 View full profile
Hepi Sam WW2 N/A 39350 View full profile
Wihongi Hone Tangiwai WW2 N/A 39515 View full profile
Eruera Tom WW2 N/A 801924 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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