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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)
Mariu Jerry WW2 N/A 62957 View full profile
Matthews Richard WW2 N/A 25940 View full profile
Arena Te Rangi WW2 N/A 39292 View full profile
McLean Parekura WW2 N/A 25922 View full profile
Mitai Harry WW2 N/A 67570 View full profile
Mouranga Wi WW2 N/A 39204 View full profile
Ngahuruhuru Rangi Rehua WW2 N/A 62891 View full profile
Nuku Puni WW2 N/A 811761 View full profile
Paki Waipere WW2 N/A 802110 View full profile
Parata Hira WW2 N/A 62569 View full profile
Pene Bowman WW2 N/A 801734 View full profile
Perry David Norman WW2 N/A 581670 View full profile
Pita Oliver Humphrey WW2 N/A 39567 View full profile
Postgate Colin Willison WW2 N/A 821080 View full profile
Raimona Nai WW2 N/A 805074 View full profile
Rangiuia Turi WW2 N/A 67450 View full profile
Campbell Tahaa WW2 N/A 811317 View full profile
Reihana Tuki WW2 N/A 39340 View full profile
Ripo Jack WW2 N/A 802175 View full profile
Cowell William WW2 N/A 62850 View full profile
Diamond Hemara WW2 N/A 39661 View full profile
Ropiha Martin WW2 N/A 817652 View full profile
Ryland Joela Kissring WW2 N/A 802190 View full profile
Epiha Jack WW2 N/A 39315 View full profile
George Thomas WW2 N/A 62562 View full profile
Smith Heber WW2 N/A 62621 View full profile
Tahana Joseph WW2 N/A 39491 View full profile
Hadfield Mathew WW2 N/A 39741 View full profile
Harawene Rutene WW2 N/A 67618 View full profile
Takiwa John WW2 N/A 65539 View full profile
Tapuke Brownlie WW2 N/A 39801 View full profile
Hawera Hemi Kupai WW2 N/A 39069 View full profile
Henderson John Hannam WW2 N/A 67415 View full profile
Te Amo Rini WW2 N/A 802231 View full profile
Te Rauna Makarini WW2 N/A 802259 View full profile
Hira Willie WW2 N/A 811775 View full profile
Hooro Himi WW2 N/A 65504 View full profile
Thompson Victor Douglas WW2 N/A 62628 View full profile
Topi Colin Maurice WW2 N/A 285028 View full profile
Hunuhunu Tuki WW2 N/A 811034 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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