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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)
Kino Charlie WW2 N/A 802505 View full profile
Kino Daniel WW2 N/A 802506 View full profile
Kahaki Herewini WW2 N/A 802597 View full profile
Koopu Rapata WW2 N/A 802601 View full profile
Kutia Haare WW2 N/A 802656 View full profile
Kopae Walter WW2 N/A 802658 View full profile
Kereopa Samuel WW2 N/A 803312 View full profile
Kare Kare Mihaere WW2 N/A 804680 View full profile
Karena Ernest WW2 N/A 805061 View full profile
Kutia Henare Hapi WW2 N/A 805204 View full profile
Kingi Kaumoana WW2 N/A 805206 View full profile
Karena John WW2 N/A 805276 View full profile
Kapa Parekura WW2 N/A 806483 View full profile
Kemp James Mervyn WW2 N/A 810607 View full profile
Komene Clem WW2 N/A 810653 View full profile
Kanavatoa Curly WW2 N/A 810746 View full profile
Kinita Rewi WW2 N/A 811046 View full profile
Kruger Paora Noho WW2 N/A 811060 View full profile
Kepa Kepa WW2 N/A 811099 View full profile
Keepa Te Ua WW2 N/A 811116 View full profile
Kahaki Urikore WW2 N/A 811320 View full profile
Kemara Romeo WW2 N/A 811386 View full profile
Karaka Hoane WW2 N/A 811429 View full profile
Kihirini Tokau Te Koata Perenara WW2 N/A 811435 View full profile
Komene Ken WW2 N/A 811547 View full profile
Komene Parekura WW2 N/A 811725 View full profile
Kingi Hone WW2 N/A 812660 View full profile
Kerr Ivan Douglas WW2 N/A 812967 View full profile
Kirikau Harry Henry WW2 N/A 813281 View full profile
Kirkwood Steven WW2 N/A 813528 View full profile
Keepa John WW2 N/A 813533 View full profile
Keepa Wiremu Mataia WW2 N/A 814706 View full profile
Kimura William WW2 N/A 816182 View full profile
Kahaki Taare Teomanga Messines WW2 N/A 817540 View full profile
Keefe Dick Meri Kihareka WW2 N/A 817542 View full profile
Kawhia Edward Patrick WW2 N/A 817621 View full profile
Kaua Pita Tipunakore WW2 N/A 817622 View full profile
Karaka Mickey WW2 N/A 817691 View full profile
Karauria Jack WW2 N/A 817692 View full profile
Kau Kau Petera WW2 N/A 817693 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.