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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)
Rawiri Thompson Pariki WW1 20768 N/A View full profile
Ratana Toko WW1 16/989 N/A View full profile
Teito Eru WW1 16/48 N/A View full profile
Christie Tuke WW1 16/567A N/A View full profile
Kaaka Wahanui WW1 16/331 N/A View full profile
Te Ngaio Wharekete WW1 16/42 N/A View full profile
Peciman William Hiakia WW1 16/1347 N/A View full profile
Wharekino William WW1 16/996 N/A View full profile
Nelson George WW1 16/1456 N/A View full profile
Royal Hape WW1 16/727 N/A View full profile
Wereta Poi WW1 16/785 N/A View full profile
Mihaka Hemi WW1 60445 N/A View full profile
Moko Johnnie WW1 19601 N/A View full profile
Wheoki Rahiri WW1 19561 N/A View full profile
Te Moni Ratapu WW1 20048 N/A View full profile
Rotoatara Karena WW1 16/1342 N/A View full profile
Mete Hoani WW1 19395 N/A View full profile
Hakopa Kotuku Horima WW1 16/517 N/A View full profile
Whakataka Hori WW1 20759 N/A View full profile
Heremaia Rewi Wari WW1 16/595, 16/595A N/A View full profile
Morehu Robert WW1 60460 N/A View full profile
Taianu Makike WW1 19325 N/A View full profile
Latitu Jack Falagamotu WW1 16/1081 N/A View full profile
Duff Matene Rangiamohia WW1 16/373 N/A View full profile
Silva James WW1 16/1541 N/A View full profile
Nathan Ruru WW1 60824 N/A View full profile
Tafaua WW1 16/1138 N/A View full profile
Mitiloti WW1 16/1099 N/A View full profile
Clark John George WW1 19412 N/A View full profile
Tahu Ngakapa WW1 16/358 N/A View full profile
Jones Albert Edward Mills WW1 16/538 N/A View full profile
Tapihana Tamupo WW1 20847 N/A View full profile
Maraki Tautuhi WW1 16/117 N/A View full profile
Ropata Pahia WW1 16/199 N/A View full profile
Wihapi Aritaku WW1 16/155 N/A View full profile
Patu WW1 16/1215 N/A View full profile
Tangiora Broughton WW1 16/1417 N/A View full profile
Tefatumoana WW1 16/1148 N/A View full profile
Parata Thomas WW1 60617 N/A View full profile
Hona Petera WW1 19472 N/A 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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