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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)
Iro Tiaa WW1 60715 N/A View full profile
Dufaur David WW1 16/578, 16/578A N/A View full profile
Heke Tom WW1 19415 N/A View full profile
Jackson Egbert Brooks WW1 20796 N/A View full profile
Tukimata WW1 16/1152 N/A View full profile
Roberts Frank WW1 16/1382 N/A View full profile
Tamati Waikare WW1 16/1343 N/A View full profile
Ngawaka George WW1 60627 N/A View full profile
Mitai Wharepapa WW1 16/84 N/A View full profile
Rangi Hapi WW1 16/37 N/A View full profile
Tauri William Hoani WW1 16/516 N/A View full profile
Te Maru Hemi Pene WW1 16/754 N/A View full profile
Leef Henry Tai WW1 20797 N/A View full profile
Andrews William Wilson WW1 19460 N/A View full profile
Piri Hoani WW1 16/960 N/A View full profile
Moko Horo WW1 19503 N/A View full profile
Hunter Jack WW1 19355 N/A View full profile
Stowers James WW1 16/1383 N/A View full profile
Hakaraia John WW1 16/1558 N/A View full profile
Waldren John WW1 19691 N/A View full profile
Matana Karaura WW1 16/663 N/A View full profile
Te Huia Koro WW1 60502 N/A View full profile
Kemara Makarauria WW1 60844 N/A View full profile
Moriaiti Mate WW1 19272 N/A View full profile
Pomana Mita WW1 16/1510 N/A View full profile
Rihari Neri WW1 60809 N/A View full profile
Ranui Paeahi WW1 16/542 N/A View full profile
Marotai Pati WW1 60733 N/A View full profile
Taukamo Peter WW1 19766 N/A View full profile
Poihalagi WW1 16/1117 N/A View full profile
Solomon Rai WW1 16/473 N/A View full profile
Akuhata Rau Herewini WW1 20690 N/A View full profile
Ihaka Rewiri WW1 16/452 N/A View full profile
Ngapo Robert WW1 16/1227 N/A View full profile
Karaitiana Rutene WW1 16/630 N/A View full profile
Tagavaikuilu WW1 16/1166 N/A View full profile
Jury Tane John WW1 19855 N/A View full profile
Pokai Tautuhi WW1 16/708 N/A View full profile
Angene WW1 16/1205 N/A View full profile
Tipe Banaba WW1 60653 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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