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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)
Ferris Kani WW1 20773 N/A View full profile
Ngeru Kirikiri WW1 16/688 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Mahu WW1 19943 N/A View full profile
Mitchell Martin WW1 60682 N/A View full profile
Te Moananui Mikaera WW1 16/477 N/A View full profile
King Ned WW1 16/1394 N/A View full profile
Akuhata Orihau WW1 16/195 N/A View full profile
Pepere Parekura WW1 19759 N/A View full profile
Farrell Peter WW1 20729 N/A View full profile
Tamureti Pita WW1 20050 N/A View full profile
Kainuku Putua WW1 60800 N/A View full profile
Makara Rape WW1 60569 N/A View full profile
Karangaroa Rewai WW1 19583 N/A View full profile
Wilson Robert George WW1 19625 N/A View full profile
Makaroa WW1 16/1214 N/A View full profile
Paora Mate WW1 19260 N/A View full profile
Mitihepe WW1 16/1100 N/A View full profile
Te Paa Neri WW1 16/362 N/A View full profile
Robson Paerata WW1 19970 N/A View full profile
Wi Patihana WW1 16/485 N/A View full profile
Tawhiao Peter WW1 19957 N/A View full profile
Warakihi Poihipi WW1 16/564 N/A View full profile
Murray Raika Whakarongatai WW1 20846 N/A View full profile
Parata Rau WW1 16/282 N/A View full profile
Kirimana Rewiri WW1 16/14 N/A View full profile
Nicholas Robert WW1 60718 N/A View full profile
Ngaronoa Rutene WW1 19774 N/A View full profile
Tagimau WW1 16/1143 N/A View full profile
Kuturo Tane WW1 16/645 N/A View full profile
Papa Tauwhitu WW1 19538 N/A View full profile
Manihera Anitipa WW1 16/238 N/A View full profile
Tawera Barney WW1 16/571 N/A View full profile
Miria Teinakore WW1 60680 N/A View full profile
Davis Thomas Phillips WW1 84411 N/A View full profile
Kahukore Charlie WW1 16/147 N/A View full profile
Mangai Donald WW1 20631 N/A View full profile
Tionetini WW1 16/1146 N/A View full profile
Tuahine Tu WW1 19479 N/A View full profile
Ahuriri Etera Saddler WW1 16/562 N/A View full profile
Creeke George WW1 19547 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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