1. Home
  2. Battalion roll

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)
Rehu George Paramena WW2 N/A 811679 View full profile
Rika Thomas Anthony WW2 N/A 809087 View full profile
Eparaima Rangawhenua WW2 N/A 62882 View full profile
Manuel Tiemi WW2 N/A 817625 View full profile
Ropata Peter WW2 N/A 67501 View full profile
Ruru Robert WW2 N/A 808565 View full profile
Matehe Waratana WW2 N/A 817629 View full profile
McClutchie Piniha Ben Maru WW2 N/A 65290 View full profile
Smiler Tommy WW2 N/A 4166 View full profile
Milner Richard David Baker WW2 N/A 62856 View full profile
Harrison John Clark WW2 N/A 801791 View full profile
Hema Harry WW2 N/A 39347 View full profile
Tihi Te Peti WW2 N/A 802477 View full profile
Tuhaka Jack WW2 N/A 805217 View full profile
Vercoe Henry Te Rupe WW2 N/A 34877 View full profile
Douglas Edward WW2 N/A 39047 View full profile
Habib Hurbert WW2 N/A 65447 View full profile
Reihana Te Kooti WW2 N/A 39617 View full profile
Mackey Roha WW2 N/A 39171 View full profile
Riri Mio WW2 N/A 65480 View full profile
Eruera Tom WW2 N/A 801924 View full profile
Maraki Ngahiwi WW2 N/A 62602 View full profile
Ropiha Alexander Rangiwahia WW2 N/A 65401 View full profile
Matthews Re Te Tai WW2 N/A 39717 View full profile
Sadd Noel Arthur WW2 N/A 807388 View full profile
McGregor Daniel Andrew WW2 N/A 62597 View full profile
Smith Stanley WW2 N/A 68277 View full profile
Hataraka Laurie WW2 N/A 39062 View full profile
Timutimu Taurua WW2 N/A 802478 View full profile
Tuiri Pomaparie WW2 N/A 805698 View full profile
Wade John Kendrick WW2 N/A 34874 View full profile
Walker Andrew WW2 N/A 67665 View full profile
Watson William WW2 N/A 645672 View full profile
Moeke Mutu WW2 N/A 25948 View full profile
Wharewera Walter Waretini WW2 N/A 39277 View full profile
Murphy James Joseph WW2 N/A 802082 View full profile
Williams Jacob WW2 N/A 802306 View full profile
Ngata Te Hohepa WW2 N/A 802095 View full profile
Marsden Toi N/A 68231 View full profile
Williams John WW2 N/A 810360 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.

Back to top